Jōetsu Shinkansen (E7 Series)

  • Tokyo - Niigata

The Jōetsu Shinkansen began operation in 1982. It runs between Tokyo and Niigata.
GALA Yuzawa Station, which opened in 1990, is directly connected to the GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort and is only open seasonally while the ski resort is operational.

Train Information

The following train types operate on the Jōetsu Shinkansen.

  • E7 Series Kagayaki, Hakutaka, Asama, Toki, Tanigawa
    E7 Series

    This Shinkansen train was developed for the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Kanazawa on March 14, 2015. The improvements for passenger comfort include fully Western-style toilets with heated bidet functionality and electrical outlets on every seat in all cars, including ordinary cars. The interior design also features improved accessibility, with Braille lettering on the seats and ostomate equipment in the multipurpose lavatories. Cameras were installed in the aisles in addition to the inside the cars and in the end sections near the doors as a security measure.

    Interior Layout and Seats

    Interior Layout and Seats (Example)

    Seat Map

    • Car no. 1

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car no. 2

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car No. 3

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car no. 4

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car no. 5

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car no. 6

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car no. 7

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car no. 8

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car no. 9

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car no. 10

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car no. 11

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    • Car no. 12

      ←To Tokyo (Inbound)

      Outbound→

      Seat Map

    On Jōetsu Shinkansen, a "TRAIN DESK" service is available in car 9 of some trains on weekdays.
    TRAIN DESK cars are Ordinary Car reserved seat cars designed to provide the perfect space for customers who want to work or study on board.
    Anyone can use the facility, but please refrain from talking loudly or making any other noise that may disturb other customers.

    The car layout may vary depending on the train.

    Car layout

    • Hokuriku Shinkansen Kagayaki

      Car layout example
      Formation
      12 cars
      Seat Reservation
      Reserved seats only
      • All cars are non-smoking.

    • Hakutaka

      Car layout example
      Formation
      12 cars
      Seat Reservation
      Seats in cars no. 1-4 are non-reserved
      • The cars with reserved and non-reserved seats may vary depending on the train.
      • All cars are non-smoking.

    • Asama

      Car layout example
      Formation
      12 cars
      Seat Reservation
      Seats in cars no. 1-5 are non-reserved
      • The cars with reserved and non-reserved seats may vary depending on the train.
      • All cars are non-smoking.

    • Jōetsu Shinkansen Toki

      Car layout example
      Formation
      12 cars
      Seat Reservation
      Seats in cars no. 1-5 are non-reserved
      • The cars with reserved and non-reserved seats may vary depending on the train.
      • All cars are non-smoking.

    • Tanigawa

      Car layout example
      Formation
      12 cars
      Seat Reservation
      Seats in cars no. 1-10 are non-reserved
      • The cars with reserved and non-reserved seats may vary depending on the train.
      • All cars are non-smoking.

    Symbol Guide

    • GranClass
      GranClass
    • Green Car
      Green Car
    • Reserved seats
      Reserved Seat
    • Non-reserved seats
      Non-Reserved Seat

Train stops

Train stops map

Recommended passes

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