Which side to sit on Shinkansen Tokyo to Kyoto?

Shinkansen Tokyo to Kyoto: Which side to sit?

Tokyo to Kyoto? Right side for Fuji. Kyoto to Tokyo? Left side.

Saw Fuji once, fleetingly, headed to Kyoto last March. Right side window, remember it clearly. Sunshine, snow-capped, amazing. Worth a try.

Train ticket was about ¥13,000, I think. Definitely right side. Don’t miss it.

Left side going back. Didn’t see anything much that time, though.

Which side of the Shinkansen is best to sit on from Kyoto to Tokyo?

Left side for Fuji, duh. Kyoto to Tokyo, that’s the trip I’m planning next month, right? Gotta book those tickets soon. Ugh, Shinkansen prices are insane. Seriously, what’s the deal?

Anyway, left side. Got it. Remember that trip to Hakone? Stunning views. This is way better than a tiny window seat on a cramped airplane, huh? I definitely prefer trains. Makes me think of that time I missed my connection in Nagoya. Total chaos. Never again.

Right side for the return journey, obviously. Think I’ll grab a bento box. Always forget to do that. The best one I ever had was in Kanazawa in 2022 – amazing seafood.

Speaking of food, I need to make a grocery list. Milk, eggs, oh and those weird matcha KitKats I saw at the store.

Mount Fuji better be cooperating with the weather that day. Clear skies please! Seriously, I’m making this a priority. No bad luck this time. This is non-negotiable!

• Left side for Kyoto to Tokyo – Mount Fuji view
• Right side for Tokyo to Kyoto
• Bento box is a must-have
• Book Shinkansen tickets ASAP

Where do you sit on the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto?

Right side. Fuji view. Kyoto, left.

• Tokyo-Kyoto: Right for Fuji.
• Tokyo-Osaka: Right, same.
• Kyoto-Tokyo: Left for Fuji.
• Osaka-Tokyo: Left.

I prefer window, E seat usually. Legroom. My last trip, October ’23, booked 3 months out. Got the exact seat. Direct sunshine can be intense. Bring a blindfold. Right side, going down, saw Fuji crystal clear, fifty minutes out of Tokyo. Phone died, luckily packed my Fuji X100V. Snapped a perfect shot. Kyoto leg? Noticed more urban sprawl on that side. Less interesting, but still good light for reading.

What Shinkansen line is Tokyo to Kyoto?

The Tokaido Shinkansen is the route you need. Specifically, grab a Hikari train from Tokyo or Shinagawa. Kyoto Station’s your stop.

Traveling Tokyo to Kyoto with a JR Pass? It’s straightforward. Shinkansen is key.

Nozomi, Hikari, Kodama all traverse the Tokaido line. However, with that JR Pass, you’re riding Hikari. Ah, choices, aren’t they?

• Departure Points: Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station.

• Arrival Point: Kyoto Station.

• Train to Take: Hikari (JR Pass applicable).

• Other trains also run the same route, and are: Nozomi, and Kodama.

The Nozomi, the speed demon, isn’t covered, unfortunately. It’s worth the extra fee if you’re not on a budget. The Kodama? It stops everywhere.

Plus, don’t forget to reserve your seat! Especially during peak season. Like golden week! One year (2022 actually) I forgot! It was total chaos…lessons learned, y’know?

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What is the difference between Nozomi and Hikari Shinkansen?

The Nozomi bullet train makes the fewest stops. The Hikari stops at key stations.

• Nozomi: Fastest.
• Hikari: Second fastest.
• Kodama: Local service.

Ah, choices, choices—aren’t they the spice of life? I always pick Nozomi from Tokyo; time is gold, and that hour saved? Priceless. You know, it kind of makes you think about how we prioritize speed in everything. Why hurry?

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