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With the new Hayabusa Series E5 trains on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line comes the new GranClass, premium first-class seating. GranClass passenger cabins feature relaxing dark wood finishes punctuated by metallic surfaces, and contain genuine leather seats, wool carpeting, and other premium-quality touches designed to make your journey more comfortable. Here you will find seats that enable electric-power recline of up to 45 degrees, and gracious hospitality of our GranClass cabin attendants. Ride GranClass premium first-class with us and experience a new sensation in railway travel.
Note: Due to the effects of the recent earthquake, a portion of our services and fares have been changed for the present time.
| Station | Sendai | Morioka | Hachinohe | Shin-Aomori |
| Tokyo | 19,380 | 22,830 | 24,340 | 26,360 |
* All seating on Hayabusa trains is by reservation only.
* Total fare includes basic fare, express train charges, and GranClass charges.
| Station | Sendai | Morioka | Hachinohe | Shin-Aomori |
| Tokyo | 13,600 | 14,640 | 14,990 | 16,490 |
* It is necessary to pay a separate express and GranClass charges when using the JR East Pass.
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The seat back, seat pad, and foot rest can all be moved by simply using a single switch. Seats recline to an angle of degrees, allowing you to adjust the seat to just the right position.

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The dining tables fold up for easy armrest storage, and are readily adjustable to one of two sizes to best fit your dining, computer or other needs. A power outlet is available for PC use.

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The small cocktail trays fold in and out for hassle-free use and storage, so that you can enjoy drinks in comfort.

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Each seat is equipped with reading lights which you can adjust to the appropriate angle and direction to match your seating position, thereby enabling you to read in comfort.

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The interior design adopts genuine leather seats, wool carpeting, and other high-quality features. The colors resulting from the combination of dark wood and metallic elements create a warm, natural atmosphere.

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In addition to Japanese and Western-style light meals, we offer regional specialties from areas along the train line, made using in-season ingredients from Japan's Tohoku region appropriate to the time of year. We also offer over 10 types of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages to choose from.

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To ensure that you will have a comfortable riding experience, we provide you with slippers, blankets and eye masks, and offer you a selection of Japanese newspapers, magazines, company-sponsored publications, JR time tables, and more.

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Our full-time GranClass cabin attendants are dedicated to offering you professional and personal assistance that enables you to travel in comfort. Passengers can also call cabin attendants by using the control panel which is installed in every seat.
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The JR East Pass is an economical and flexible rail pass for travel around Eastern Japan. It is valid for travel on all the 72 lines of JR East: 5 Shinkansen Super Express lines and 67 conventional lines. Since it is valid for travel on all JR East lines, the JR East Pass can also be used on the N'EX for direct access from Narita Airport to Tokyo, and the Tokyo Monorail, which runs between Haneda Airport and the central Tokyo. The JR East Pass is flexible, available in configurations that meet your itinerary needs: 5-day, 10-day, and a Flexible 4-day.
* When using GranClass accommodations, please pay the separate express and GranClass charges that apply.
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Please click here for more information on the JR East Pass.