# Japan bullet trains raise super express fares in 2027

> Japan's bullet trains to increase super express fares starting July 2027.
- Title: Japan bullet trains raise super express fares in 2027
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: japan, bullet trains, shinkansen, fare increase, tokaido shinkansen, sanyo shinkansen, nozomi trains, mizuho trains, japan central, japan west, news, business
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/japan-bullet-trains-to-raise-super-express-fares-in-2027
- Published: 2026-10-16T06:20:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: japan, bullet trains, shinkansen, fare increase, tokaido shinkansen, sanyo shinkansen, nozomi trains, mizuho trains, japan central, japan west, news, business
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.