{"id":2362,"date":"2025-09-21T16:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T07:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/?p=2362"},"modified":"2026-03-02T19:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:11:57","slug":"tohoku-shinkansen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/tohoku-shinkansen\/","title":{"rendered":"JR Tohoku Shinkansen Guide: Routes, Tickets, and Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

JR Tohoku Shinkansen Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Tohoku Shinkansen<\/strong> runs from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori<\/span><\/strong>, making it Japan\u2019s longest bullet train route at about 675 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It connects the capital with the T\u014dhoku region, passing through Sendai, Morioka, and Fukushima\u2014each with distinct culture and scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this section you’ll discover the route and station layout, the rolling stock in service, and recent upgrades such as the upcoming E10 series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Route & Stations: Tokyo to Shin-Aomori<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The line begins at Tokyo Station<\/strong>, runs through Ueno, \u014cmiya, Sendai, Morioka, and ends at Shin-Aomori<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It connects with the Hokkaido Shinkansen at Shin-Aomori and with the Yamagata and Akita Mini Shinkansen via Tsubasa and Komachi trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes it a versatile line for both high-speed and regional exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key stations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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