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Japan bullet trains raise super express fares in 2027
Japan's bullet trains to increase super express fares starting July 2027.
In brief
Japan's bullet trains to increase super express fares starting July 2027. Japan's bullet train operators plan to raise reserved-seat fares on Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi and Sanyo Shinkansen Mizuho trains by $4 starting July 2027. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Japan bullet trains
Japan's two bullet train operators announced plans to raise reserved-seat fares on Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi and Sanyo Shinkansen Mizuho trains starting in July 2027.
Fare increase details
The fare increases reflect rising costs from inflation and service improvements, with prices going up by $4 between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka.
Reason for increase
JR Central and JR West say the fare hikes are due to inflation and service improvements, with $4 increases planned for the tokaido shinkansen nozomi and sanyo shinkansen mizuho trains.
The short version
Japan's bullet train operators plan to raise reserved-seat fares on Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi and Sanyo Shinkansen Mizuho trains by $4 starting July 2027.
