Tokyo to Kyoto by train

About this route

The Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train connects Tokyo and Kyoto, making it one of the easiest intercity trips in Japan. Decide whether a Japan Rail Pass suits your whole itinerary or whether single tickets are better value, reserve seats in busy holiday periods, and keep luggage rules for large suitcases in mind.

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