The newest train on Tohoku Shikansen E5 series (C) sukhoi37
JR East will start to operate the newest and fastest express train “Hayabusa” on Tohoku Shinkansen on March 5, 2011. They released the timetable for Hayabusa. I will show you that. But Japan Railway still did not announce that Japan Rail Pass can be used for Hayabusa or not. So please wait for that.
On Feb 1, 2011, I confirmed that Japan Rail Pass can be used for Hayabusa. But if you take Gran Class, you need to pay the extra. Please refer this post to see the details.
Timetable (from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori)
| Station / Train | Hayabusa 1 | Hayabusa 3 | Hayabusa 5 to Sendai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo (東京) | 8:12 | 9:36 | 21:36 |
| Omiya (大宮) | 8:37 | 10:01 | 22:01 |
| Sendai (仙台) | 9:48 | 11:12 | 23:12 |
| Morioka (盛岡) | 10:32 | 11:56 | – |
| Shin-Aomori (新青森) | 11:22 | 12:46 | – |
Timetable (from Shin-Aomori to Tokyo)
| Station / Train | Hayabusa 2 from Sendai | Hayabusa 4 | Hayabusa 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shin-Aomori (新青森) | – | 6:10 | 18:14 |
| Hachinohe (八戸) | – | 6:34 | – |
| Morioka (盛岡) | – | 7:04 | 19:04 |
| Sendai (仙台) | 6:25 | 7:49 | 19:49 |
| Omiya (大宮) | 7:35 | 8:59 | 20:59 |
| Tokyo (東京) | 8:00 | 9:24 | 21:24 |
JR East has Hayabusa special website now. http://www.jreast.co.jp/e5/top-html.html
It’s in Japanese only. But it has tons of images and some English words. You may understand it.
Comments
Hi,
I am planning to carry out my current itinerary:
Day 1 Chitose Airport ->Sapporo
Day 2 Asahiyama
Day 3 Tomamu
Day 5 Sapporo -Otaru
Day 6 Niseko
Day 7 Noboribetsu
Day 8-9 Hakodate
Day 10 Hakodate to Tokyo
Day 14 Tokyo -> Narita Airport
which JR pass would you recommend?
Hi Vistor,
I recommend you to use JR pass 14 days.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/japan-rail-pass-user-guide-how-to-use-jr-pass-to-its-maximum.html
I think there is no better deals and tickets than JR Pass.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi, I would like to travel to Tokyo from Hokkaido (Shin-Hakodate). Will the Hokkaido JR Pass able to cover me up to Tokyo? Do I need to purchase other pass/ticket to go to tokyo?
Regards,
April
Hi April,
Hokkaido rail pass does not cover Shinkansen at all. You should use JR pass or JR East South Hokkaido Rail Pass.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/other-rail-passes/rail-pass-for-visitors/japan-rail-pass-user-guide-how-to-use-jr-pass-to-its-maximum.html
https://jprail.com/destinations/hokkaido-area/jr-east-south-hokkaido-rail-pass-user-guide-perfect-deal-for-the-travelers-who-visit-tokyo-and-sapporo-by-train.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Goodmorning..this trip in April.we will arrive in Narita Airport.we want to go to Hakodate..where at what station do we leave from and what time ?? Thankyou
Hi Sandra,
The route is the following:
Narita airport (Narita Express) Tokyo
Tokyo (Hokkaido Shinkansen) Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (rapid train) Hakodate
You can find the detailed info at the links below:
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/limited-express/narita-express.html
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-departure-arrival-stations/stations-in-hokkaido/hakodate-shin-hakodate-hokuto/direct-access-to-hokkaido-from-tokyo-hokkaido-shinkansen-bullet-train.html
http://www.eki-net.com/pc/jreast-shinkansen-reservation/english/wb/common/timetable/index.html
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/basic-informations/timetable-and-reservation/hyperdia-perfect-guide-train-timetable-and-route-search-engine.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
I will travel from Sin-Aomori to Tokyo by Hayabusa 6 leaving 18.14 hrs and supposed to be reached Tokyo station around 21.24 hrs at platform No. 22, I will immediately leaving to Okayama by Sunrise Seto which depart 22.00 hrs at platform No. 9, do you think that I am able to catch up the Sunrise Seto within 20 minutes walk between the platform 22 and platform No.9 ?
Hi Succinno,
You have 36 minutes. No problem at all. Even 15 minutes is enough to transfer. It is easier than what you think. : )
Takeshi / JP Rail