JR Central and JR West will revise the limited express surcharges for reserved standard-class seats and Green Cars on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” and “Mizuho” services, as well as Green Car charges for all trains.
The reserved-seat limited express surcharge for “Nozomi” and “Mizuho” services will be revised for tickets purchased from July 1, 2027. The main one-way fares, including fare and charges for one adult traveling in a reserved standard-class seat during the regular season, will be ¥11,880 between Tokyo and Nagoya stations (up ¥580); ¥15,420 between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations (up ¥700); ¥18,530 between Tokyo and Okayama stations (up ¥760); ¥20,620 between Tokyo and Hiroshima stations (up ¥860); ¥11,210 between Shin-Osaka and Hiroshima stations (up ¥260); and ¥16,300 between Shin-Osaka and Hakata stations (up ¥280).
While the two companies have worked to improve services through shorter travel times and increased train frequencies, they explained that inflation has raised the costs of maintaining and improving safety and service quality. Limited express surcharges for unreserved standard-class seats will not be revised.
Green Car charges will be revised for travel from December 15, 2027. The main one-way fares will be ¥18,050 between Tokyo and Nagoya stations (up ¥3,090); ¥23,290 between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations (up ¥3,700); ¥32,390 between Tokyo and Hiroshima stations (up ¥5,370); and ¥26,170 between Shin-Osaka and Hakata stations (up ¥4,080).
Except for revisions due to changes in the consumption tax rate, Green Car charges have remained unchanged until now. The revision reflects service improvements, including seat upgrades, enhanced ride comfort, and the opening of dedicated waiting lounges. From December 15, 2027, the companies will progressively install “multi-function armrest seats” in Cars 8 and 9 and “partition seats” in Car 10. These seats will feature cushioning material and large tables stowed in the armrests, with the maximum reclining angle adjusted from 123 degrees to 116 degrees and additional legroom provided by flip-up footrests. The upgrades will apply to Cars 8 through 10 of N700A and N700S trainsets.
In addition, a powder room will be installed in Car 9 of N700S trainsets, while improved control of full-active dampers in Cars 7 through 10 will reduce swaying when trains pass each other by approximately 10%. From October 26, the free “S Wi-Fi for Biz” service will also be introduced in Cars 9 and 10, and 5G-compatible transparent glass antennas will be installed in Cars 8 through 10. Toilet facilities will also be enhanced.
Dedicated waiting lounges for Supreme Class and Green Car passengers will also be established inside the ticket gates at “Nozomi” stations. The lounges will open at Shinagawa, Shin-Yokohama, Kyoto, Kokura, and Hakata stations on December 15, 2027; at Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations in fiscal 2028; at Nagoya Station in fiscal 2029; and at Hiroshima Station from fiscal 2028 onward, with the timing yet to be determined. They will offer complimentary soft drinks, Wi-Fi, power outlets at each seat, and on-site staff.
Fares for Supreme Class Cabin will also be revised in line with the respective fare revisions. The fare for Supreme Class Seat, scheduled to be introduced during fiscal 2027, will be the same as that for Supreme Class Cabin in Car 10, with service expected to begin on or after December 15, 2027.
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