SHINKANSEN

HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN

SHINKANSEN

Concept

Exterior Design & Technology

Interior Design

User-Friendly Equipment

GranClass

Harmony between People and Space

Incorporating the beauty of Japanese architecture and the deep color of lacquered accents, GranClass cars offer a feeling of spacious quality. With advanced features like electric reclining controls, the real leather seats* envelop passengers in comfort and offer a truly relaxing experience.

Deck paneling designed
in a motif depicting
Japan's four seasons

Dining table

Luggage compartment

Control panel with
call function

GranClass Seats

While maintaining a sense of quality, GranClass seats can be reclined up to about 45 degrees with one switch. All seats include a table, side table, desk light, and a partition, allowing for a pleasant journey.
*Some portions made with synthetic leather.

GranClass seat

Reading light

Cocktail tray

Power outlet for each seat

Shoes tray

Green Car

Harmony in Formal Beauty

Green cars combine traditional design with modern touches to produce a relaxing and elegant space for passengers. The backrest and seat portion are connected and move similar to a cradle.

Drink holder

Power outlet for each seat

Perfect table for computers

Built-in reading light

Ordinary Car

Harmony in Color

Adorned in plaid, the seats in Ordinary cars offer an atmosphere of enjoyably rich and bright colors. All seats also have a power outlet, a first for Ordinary cars on a Shinkansen.