JR East has announced that during the Golden Week period from April 26 to May 6, it will designate ‘children-friendly cars’ on the Tokaido Shinkansen.
In the designated trains, Car 12, which is near the multi-purpose room and multi-purpose toilet, will be reserved for passengers with children, allowing them to use the Shinkansen without feeling self-conscious about disturbing others. This applies to the southbound ‘Nozomi 343, 363, and 365’ and northbound ‘Nozomi 356, 390, and 396’, with specific dates varying by train.
Until the fiscal year 2023, this initiative was sold as a travel package called ‘Children’s Car’ by JR Central Tours. As of the fiscal year 2024, it will be possible to reserve through regular channels such as the ‘EX Service’ online reservation system and ticket counters at stations. Tickets go on sale one month before the travel date at 10 a.m. The price is the same as regular reserved seats in ordinary cars, and children under the age of 6 can ride for free when sharing a seat with their guardian. However, children under 6 who require their own seat will need a ‘child’ ticket.
It’s important to note that during the Golden Week period, all seats on ‘Nozomi’ trains will be reserved, and no non-reserved seating will be available.
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