JR Central and JR West fares to go up by $4 between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka
The companies say the fare increases reflect rising costs from inflation and service improvements. (Photo by Kazumi Saito)
Nikkei staff writers
October 16, 2026 15:20 JST
NAGOYA, Japan -- Japan's two bullet train operators on Friday announced plans to raise reserved-seat fares on Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi trains and Sanyo Shinkansen Mizuho trains starting in July 2027.