How to Buy Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets in Japan and Online

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Let's look at how to buy Shinkansen tickets and how to use the various forms of tickets, including paper ticket, QR code, or ticket linked to an IC card. You can buy Shinkansen bullet train tickets in Japan at a JR Ticket Office or through a ticket machine. You can also purchase tickets online, through Klook, SmartEX, or JR East. We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our Klook affiliate link: https://geni.us/shinkansen Residents of USA can use coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK 🏝 Subscribe for travel tips and inspiration! Turn on the bell for notifications. https://www.youtube.com/KenshoQuest FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬 Buy Shinkansen tickets on Klook (affiliate link): https://geni.us/shinkansen 🌟 Residents of USA can save with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK SmartEX (Shinkansen tickets for Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu lines): https://smart-ex.jp/en/index.php JR East website (Shinkansen and limited express tickets for Hokuriku, Tohoku, Hokkaido, etc): https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index TIME STAMPS 00:00 Ways to buy Shinkansen tickets in person and online 00:55 Classes of tickets: non-reserved, reserved, Green, Gran 02:12 How to purchase from ticket machine 07:12 How to use paper Shinkansen ticket 08:49 Purchase from JR Ticket Office Counter 09:50 How to buy Shinkansen tickets online 10:00 Klook app and website 13:02 How to use QR Code ticket 14:57 SmartEX JR West (Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu) 15:56 Linking SmartEX ticket to IC card 17:15 How to use ticket linked to IC card 17:42 Other ways to use SmartEX tickets 18:58 JR East eki-net website 20:05 Tips for Tokyo Station 21:16 Subscribe for more Japan travel tips! #japantravelguide #shinkansen #japanbullettrain #kenshoquest 🎞 WATCH NEXT Guide to Shinkansen Bullet Trains: https://youtu.be/f3JDRc5sl5I Shinkansen Train Lines Explained: https://youtu.be/7u6bDnR_3Kk Luggage Delivery Services in Japan: https://youtu.be/wnZuv2t9J1Y Yamato Luggage Forwarding in Japan: https://youtu.be/TRHupDS-kAk How to Reserve Seats with a Regional JR Pass: https://youtu.be/357nU4kf0kM Guide to JR Pass (Whole Japan Rail Pass): https://youtu.be/fUn5MCYFjNU Where to Stay in Tokyo Japan: https://youtu.be/E0lKcUoLCCo START HERE How to Plan a Trip to Japan: https://youtu.be/5o_PFG8xWWQ 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! ACCOMMODATIONS Recommended hotels in Japan: https://expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/share 🚅 JAPAN TRANSPORTATION Whole Japan Rail Pass: https://geni.us/wholejrpass Hokuriku Arch Pass ( scenic arch Tokyo - Kanazawa - Kyoto ): https://geni.us/hokurikuarchpass Hakone Free Pass ( round trip from Shinjuku ): https://geni.us/hakonefreepass 🛜 JAPAN INTERNET WiFi Best overall data eSIM for Japan and global: https://ubigi.com/kenshoquest Save 10% with coupon KENSHOQUEST DATA eSIM: https://www.japan-wireless.com/esim?coupon=ESIMKENSHO&via=kensho 🌟 Save 15% with our link! PHONE NUMBER + DATA eSIM: https://www.mobal.com/japan-esims/?source=3402 POCKET WiFi: https://www.japan-wireless.com/?via=kenshoquest 🌟 Save 10% with coupon JWKENSHO 🍄 JAPAN ATTRACTIONS USJ Super Nintendo World Osaka: https://geni.us/usjapan Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea: https://geni.us/tokyodisney Tokyo Skytree: https://geni.us/skytree TeamLab Borderless: https://geni.us/teamlabborderless TeamLab Planets: https://geni.us/teamlabplanets Hello Kitty Sanrio Puroland Tokyo: https://geni.us/sanriopuroland 🇯🇵 JAPAN TRIP ESSENTIALS Travel health insurance: https://safetywing.com/ambassador/refer/24749286 Ship luggage to Tokyo hotel or airport: https://geni.us/shipluggagetokyo ✈️ TRAVEL HACKS Lightest weight rolling carry-on suitcase: https://julyus.pxf.io/daEqkW Lightweight backpacks, weekender bags, and duffles: https://geni.us/canvelle 🌟 Save 15% with KENSHOQUEST15 Unbound Merino wool travel clothing: https://geni.us/unboundmerino 🌟 Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST Best travel first aid kit: https://www.keepgoingfirstaid.com/kenshoquest 🌟 Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST10 Powder shampoo that lathers with water! https://amzn.to/3SGGyrz Solid travel toiletries: https://prz.io/N0yvO0gTv Travel gear in our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kenshoquest 🌺 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenshoquest/