STEP 1Purchase a ticket

Shinkansen / Limited Express

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Special Rapid / Rapid / Local

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tickets for Special Rapid, Rapid, or Local trains.

STEP 2Go through the ticket gates

Tickets with black backs

Insert tickets into the automated ticket gate.

STEP 3Board the train

Find the desired platform on the information board behind the ticket gates.

Check the train type and destination before boarding.

STEP 4Get off at the desired station

Note the in-car announcements and displays.

STEP 5Go through the ticket gates

Tickets with black backs

Insert tickets into the automated ticket gate.