How do you use the green car JR train?


How do you use the green car JR train? All Green Car seats are reserved, so you have less flexibility in terms of just jumping on the next train leaving a station (you must go to the ticket office and reserve your seat). See below for pictures of typical shinkansen and tokkyu Green Car and ordinary seats and additional explanation.


Can you upgrade JR Pass to Green Car?

If you are using a regular JR pass you cannot upgrade to a green car. You need to make a reservation for both trains, but the reservation can be made at the same time before hand (up to 30 days in advance), so you don't need to make a reservation again when transferring trains.


How do I pay my JR train?

You may complete your order on this website via one of the following payment methods: American Express, Visa, Master Card, PayPal, Bank Transfer. To prevent delays, please ensure the Credit Card/PayPal/Bank Transfer details are correct before submitting the form.


Do I really need a JR Pass in Japan?

If you calculate that your travel costs will be lower if you buy individual tickets for each journey, then it's not worth buying a JR Pass. However, if you take into account journeys on Shinkansen high-speed trains or other means of transport, the savings you make become substantial.


Can foreigners use Suica card?

Suica is the prepaid IC card by JR East for JR trains in the Greater Tokyo, Niigata and Sendai regions. A special version of Suica, called Welcome Suica, is available to foreign tourists. The special cards are valid for only four weeks, come without a deposit fee, but do not allow for refunds.


Is green car worth it in Shinkansen?

They are found on shinkansen (bullet trains) and tokkyu (limited express trains). Because standards are so high on Japanese trains, even the ordinary cars are usually perfectly sufficient. But, if you want a little more space and a bit more peace and quiet, the Green Car is a good option.


What is the best way to travel from Tokyo to Osaka?

The best way to travel between Tokyo and Osaka is the shinkansen (bullet train). The fastest type of shinkansen, which is called the Nozomi, takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes and costs Y13,620 for a one-way trip in an unreserved seat.


How much is the JR train from Tokyo to Osaka?

A one-way journey costs 13,620 yen (unreserved seat) or 14,340 yen (reserved seat), but with your JR Pass, you can avail of either without having to pay additional fees.


What do you get with Green Car on Shinkansen?

The Green Car is the equivalent of a first-class seat and comes with elevated luxuries compared to that of the Ordinary Car. This includes more leg room and further reclining seats. Additionally, the seats are arranged so that there are only four total in every row (two on each side) for improved comfort.


What happens if you miss your JR train?

The official rule is that you can still travel but have to use a non-reserved seat. Though JR Staff generally will issue new reservations for you if a train is not crowded. There is no penalty for missed trains or for re-booking a ticket.