Nozomi and Mizuho with the Japan Rail Pass
Your Japan Rail Pass already gives you unlimited rides on Hikari, Sakura, Kodama and many more Shinkansen. With a simple supplementary ticket you can also ride the fastest Nozomi and Mizuho trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu lines.
Nozomi and Mizuho at a glance
- Fastest trains between Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima and Fukuoka
- Available to pass holders with a supplementary ticket
- Buy the ticket at JR ticket offices and ticket machines
- Hikari and Sakura stay fully included in your pass
What are Nozomi and Mizuho?
Nozomi is the fastest service on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen between Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Hakata. Mizuho runs the fastest trips between Shin-Osaka and Kagoshima-Chuo on the Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen.
How the supplementary ticket works
Japan Rail Pass holders can ride Nozomi and Mizuho by buying a special supplementary ticket for the section you travel. You show your pass and the ticket at the gate, and your seat reservation can be made at the same time.
Where to buy it
Buy the supplementary ticket at any JR ticket office or at Shinkansen ticket machines that accept the Japan Rail Pass. Staff can reserve your Nozomi or Mizuho seat in the same visit.
Hikari and Sakura are included
On the same routes, Hikari and Sakura trains are fully covered by your pass with free seat reservations. They stop at the main cities, run often and offer the same comfortable Shinkansen cars.
Reserving your seat
Seat reservations on Hikari and Sakura are free with your pass. Book at a ticket office or ticket machine, and choose a car with an oversized luggage area if you travel with large bags.
Green cars on the fastest trains
Green Japan Rail Pass holders enjoy wide seats, extra legroom and quieter cars across the Shinkansen network, making long journeys between Tokyo and Kyushu even more relaxing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ride Nozomi with a Japan Rail Pass?
Yes. Buy a supplementary ticket for your section and you can ride Nozomi with your pass.
Can I ride Mizuho with a Japan Rail Pass?
Yes. Mizuho works the same way as Nozomi, with a supplementary ticket for the section you travel.
Which trains are included without extra tickets?
Hikari, Sakura, Kodama, Tsubame and most other Shinkansen and limited express trains are fully included.
Where do I buy the supplementary ticket?
At JR ticket offices and at Shinkansen ticket machines that accept the Japan Rail Pass.
Are seat reservations free?
Yes. Seat reservations on trains covered by your pass are free.
Ride the Shinkansen your way
Order your Japan Rail Pass today and enjoy unlimited Shinkansen travel across Japan.