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.
The following train types operate on the Jōetsu Shinkansen.
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.
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←To Tokyo (Inbound)
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←To Tokyo (Inbound)
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←To Tokyo (Inbound)
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←To Tokyo (Inbound)
Outbound→
←To Tokyo (Inbound)
Outbound→
←To Tokyo (Inbound)
Outbound→
←To Tokyo (Inbound)
Outbound→
←To Tokyo (Inbound)
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The car layout may vary depending on the train.
(*1) Only available for visitors with a visa status of “Temporary Visitor”.