Riding Every Seat Class on Japan’s Fastest Shinkansen Bullet Train (Tokyo to Hakodate Trip)

Riding Every Seat Class on Japan’s Fastest Shinkansen Bullet Train (Tokyo to Hakodate Trip)

Today, I’ll be trying out all three seating classes on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train, from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.

I’ll be using a Green Car (Business Class) seat from Tokyo to Nasushiobara, an Ordinary Car (Economy Class) seat from Nasushiobara to Sendai, and a Gran Class Car (First Class) seat from Sendai to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.

I’ll also be observing Shinkansen trains (Hayabusa and Komachi) passing through Nasushiobara Station at over 300 km/h.

Finally, I’ll enjoy the million-dollar night view from the Hakodateyama Observatory in Hakodate City, Hokkaido.

– Travel Information –
Date: May 2026

1st Train
Train Name: Nasuno 257 (Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen)
Route: Tokyo (11:08) → Nasushiobara (12:20)
Class: Ordinary Car

2nd Train
Train Name: Yamabiko 209 (Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen)
Route: Nasushiobara (13:23) → Sendai (14:25)
Class: Green Car

3rd Train
Train Name: Hayabusa 25 (Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen) Hokkaido Shinkansen)
Route: Sendai (14:53) → Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (17:47)
Class: Gran Class Car

Total Fare: ¥47,760 JPY ($298.6 USD)
Reservation via Eki-net: https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index

Normally, almost no one takes this type of route. The fare for a direct Shinkansen trip from Tokyo Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto is as follows:

Ordinary Car Seat: ¥24,000 JPY ($150.5 USD)
Green Car Seat: ¥32,870 JPY ($205.5 USD)
Gran Class Car Seat: ¥43,870 JPY ($274.3 USD)

– Chapters –
00:00 Intro
00:32 Tokyo Station – Receiving Tickets and Purchasing a Lunch Box
03:05 Business Class – Green Car Seats (Tokyo to Nasushiobara)
11:28 Observing Shinkansen Trains Exceeding 300km/h at Nasushiobara Station
15:45 Economy Class – Ordinary Car Seats (Nasushiobara to Sendai)
20:50 Purchasing a Lunch Box at Sendai Station
22:32 First Class – Gran Class Meals and Services (Sendai to Morioka)
26:57 Shinkansen train uncoupling at Morioka Station
27:44 First Class – Gran Class seats (Morioka to Shin-Aomori)
32:56 Seikan Tunnel – 53.85km long underwater railway tunnel
35:17 Arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and transfer
37:26 Stroll around Hakodate
40:10 Night view from Hakodateyama Observatory (One of the world’s three greatest night views)

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