NOTE: Train schedules to and from Misawa and Hachinohe located at the end of this blog entry have been updated because of the new Shinkansen stations and routes to Shichinohe-Towada and Shin-Aomori. Bullet train stops en route to Misawa have not changed.
Please refer to the blog on February 2, 2011 on how to access the most current train schedules.
Side note about bullet train rides
An adult may travel with two children ages 3 and under for free of charge, providing they do not occupy a seat. Normally on the bullet train, there is also the option to purchase non-reserved or standing tickets. Non-reserved tickets are limited to special cars, where seats are on the first-come basis. Technically, if a passenger has a non-reserved ticket and a child is sitting on a seat and does not have a non-reserved ticket, s/he may be asked to vacate so an other person with a non-reserved ticket can sit down. Standing tickets are a cheaper way of traveling on the bullet train; passengers may stand in the car designated on their ticket. Unfortunately, all tickets on the Tohoku Shinkansen are for reserved seats; there are no non-reserved or standing tickets available. If you have infants and toddlers and do not buy them a ticket, there is a gamble that they will not have a place to sit.
I know sometimes it's a hassle asking for and collecting maps from different organizations. So, I've compiled and scanned some maps I obtained from different Japan Tourist Information Centers and other on-line sites.
Click on the map for a larger view.
This Blogger site does not support PDF files so I was not able to upload them. If you would like a copy of the map sent to you in PDF format, please e-mail me. These GIFs are smaller for the internet, but original files are about letter or A4 size.
All-Japan Shinkansen Route Map
JR East Shinkansen Routes
JR East extensive Map of Greater Tokyo Area
Information was taken and scanned from the "Welcome to JR East Supplementary Information for Passengers" booklet.
Take out your handy language book because most tellers do not speak English.
If you are unsure about your tickets, just hand all of them to the clerk and s/he will insert the ones you need.
No refunds for missed trains!
Getting to Tokyo from Misawa
How to read train tickets
NOTE: Train schedules to and from Misawa and Hachinohe located at the end of this blog entry have been updated because of the new Shinkansen stations and routes to Shichinohe-Towada and Shin-Aomori. Bullet train stops en route to Misawa have not changed. Please refer to the blog on February 2, 2011 on how to access the most current train schedules.
JR Train Schedule from Tokyo to Misawa
JR Train Schedule from Misawa to Tokyo
Train Schedule from Tokyo to Misawa (courtesy of Misawa ITT)
Train Schedule from Misawa to Tokyo (courtesy of Misawa ITT)
Bus Schedule from Misawa to Tokyo
I would like to request for a high resolution All-Japan Shinkansen Route Map, would you please share I to acquire one. Thank you.
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