Aomori, Shin-Aomori, Hirosaki

The Tohoku-Hokkaido, the Akita and the Yamagata Shinkansen train guide. The Shinkansen goes to Hakodate, Aomori, Sendai, Akita and Yamagata

The Tohoku, the Hokkaido, the Akita and the Yamagata Shinkansen lines connect Tokyo and many cities in northern Japan, such as Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (Hakodate), Shin-Aomori, Sendai, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima and Utsunomiya. In this post, I explain about these Shinkansen trains with many photos.

2020.07.20

Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Koriyama, Nikko, Kinugawa-OnsenAomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiSendai, Yamagata, ShinjoTohoku, Hokkaido,Akita and YamagataTokyoUeno

Direct access to Hokkaido from Tokyo, Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train)

Hokkaido Shinkansen will be opened on March 26, 2016 between Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. This will be the ...

2015.12.28

Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiHakodate, Shin-Hakodate-HokutoTohoku, Hokkaido,Akita and Yamagata

Alternatives of Overnight train Twilight Express, in case that you cannot make a reservation.

***Twilight Express was discontinued in 12 March, 2015. There is no overnight train option between Osaka and Hokkaido ...

2014.06.17

Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiHakodate, Shin-Hakodate-HokutoOsaka, Shin-Osaka, Namba, TennojiOvernight TrainsSapporo, New Chitose Airport

Tohoku and Joetsu Shinkansen image gallery. Check the interior and accommodations.

Tohoku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen share the track between Tokyo and Omiya. So some types of trains are used on b...

2014.05.06

Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiAomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiJoetsu, Nagano and HokurikuNagano, Matsumoto, Hakuba, Mimami-Otari, Iida, Kobuchizawa, KomoroNiigata, Nagaoka, Echigo-YuzawaTohoku, Hokkaido,Akita and Yamagata

Travel by the express train Hamanasu Carpet car from Aomori to Sapporo on March 19, 2012

Hamanasu just arrived at Aomori station (C) JP Rail.com In my site, JPRail.com, the post that is written about Overn...

2012.03.27

2012 spring trip to Tohoku and HokkaidoAomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiExpressHakodate, Shin-Hakodate-HokutoOvernight TrainsSapporo, New Chitose AirportTips for Japan Rail Pass

Gran class and all class seat of Tohoku Shinkansen E5 series and Gran class for Hayabusa, Hayate and Yamabiko image gallery

E5 series was introduced for Tohoku Shinkansen in this past March. This is the first fleet that has Glan Class seat ...

2011.12.15

Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiSendai, Yamagata, ShinjoShinkansenTohoku, Hokkaido,Akita and YamagataTokyoTokyoUeno

Alternatives of Overnight train Cassiopeia and Hokutosei, in case that you cannot make a reservation.

***Hokutosei was discontinued as scheduled train in 14 March, 2015. Now Hokutosei runs as seasonal train until end...

2011.08.16

Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiHakodate, Shin-Hakodate-HokutoSapporo, New Chitose AirportTokyoUeno

Rail cruising in UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami mountains by Rapid train Resort Shirakami

Resort Shirakami offers an amazing coast scenery of Sea of Japan. This is the seasonal operation train but it runs almost everyday in summer season. Please find the information about this train.

2011.07.31

Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiAomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiCruising trainRapid serviceSeasonal trainsTohoku AreaWorld Heritage

Overnight limited express train Nihonkai

***This train scheduled service was discontinued on March, 2012 due to small demand. It is operated as a seasonal ...

2011.06.11

Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiLimited ExpressOsaka, Shin-Osaka, Namba, TennojiOvernight TrainsSeasonal trains

Tips for taking Gran Class of Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa

JR East started to operate 2 round trips of Hayabusa after suspension by earthquake. It takes more than 4 hours betw...

2011.05.13

Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiSendai, Yamagata, ShinjoTohoku, Hokkaido,Akita and YamagataTokyo

Compare interior of Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa with Hayate

All line of Tohoku Shinkansen will be restored soon. Of course the fastest train "Hayabusa" will be operated too. No...

2011.04.26

Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Koriyama, Nikko, Kinugawa-OnsenAkita, Morioka, HiraizumiAomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiSendai, Yamagata, ShinjoTohoku, Hokkaido,Akita and YamagataTokyoUeno

Express train service between Aomori and Akita, Limited Express Tsugaru

Tsugaru is an inter-city train that connects Aomori with several cities in Akita Pre. (秋田県) and Aomori Pref. (青森県), ...

2011.03.19

Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiAomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiLimited ExpressTrains

Overnight transfer to Aomori/Akita from Tokyo, No extra charge on Japan Rail Pass! Overnight limited express Akebomo

***This train scheduled service was discontinued in March, 2014 due to small demand.*** This overnight train ...

2011.03.11

Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiAomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiLimited ExpressOvernight TrainsSeasonal trainsTokyoUeno

The newest and fastest train! Tohoku Shinkansen “Hayabusa”

Tohoku Shinkansen will be extended to Shin-Aomori on this coming December 4. The fastest train that is called "Hayab...

2010.11.16

Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiSendai, Yamagata, ShinjoShinkansenTips for Japan Rail PassTohoku, Hokkaido,Akita and YamagataTokyoTokyoTrains

Overnight train to/from Sapporo and Aomori. Express Hamanasu

Hamanasu was discontinued in mid March, 2016. There is no overnight train service options available to Hokkaido. ...

2010.09.14

Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiExpressHakodate, Shin-Hakodate-HokutoHokkaido AreaOvernight TrainsSapporo, New Chitose Airport

Connect Mainland (Aomori) with Hokkaido (Hakodate). Limited Express Hakucho / Super Hakucho

Super Hakucho and Hakucho is no longer running after Hokkaido Shinkansen opened in March, 2016. Now Hokkaido Shinkan...

2010.03.20

Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiHakodate, Shin-Hakodate-HokutoHokkaido AreaLimited Express