Shinkansen First Class 2026: Supreme Class Cabin Prices
JR Central and JR West run the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, the line that links Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima and Fukuoka. Until October, the Green Car was the best seat on this line. Supreme Class sits above it and gives you a room of your own.
The JR Central Supreme Class English page lists the cabins, the fares and the trains that carry them each day. Only some trains have a cabin, so you choose a specific departure. The map below shows the route and what the single cabin costs from Tokyo.
What is Supreme Class, the new shinkansen first class?
Supreme Class is the new premium tier on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen. Right now it comes as Supreme Class Cabin, a fully private room. JR Central offers two cabin types, each a different size and each in its own car.
- Car No. 7: a cabin for up to two guests, with a main seat and a sofa.
- Car No. 10: a cabin for one guest.
Each cabin has a lockable door, a large reclining seat with a leg rest and room for a suitcase. JR Central says the lighting, climate, seating and sound are all set to your preference. You adjust them from a tablet in the room. The cabins also have their own Wi-Fi and speakers.
The photo shows a Tokaido Shinkansen train, the line that now carries the cabins. Only selected trains have a cabin, so many trains on the line still have none. That is why you check the daily train list before you plan.
Every Supreme Class passenger gets a Welcome Service of a drink and a sweet. You can also order products sold only to Supreme Class guests through the Mobile Order Service. For a proper meal, pick up an ekiben at Tokyo Station before you board. Our guide to power outlets on the shinkansen covers charging on board.
JR Central and JR West have also announced a semi-private Supreme Class Seat for a later date. The English page lists only the Cabin for now, so this article covers the Cabin.
Supreme Class prices by route
JR Central publishes fares for one adult, one way, on a Nozomi in the regular season. They include the basic fare and the limited express fare, so the cabin price is the whole ticket. The table lists both cabin types on five major routes.
| Route | Cabin, Car No. 10 (1 guest) | Cabin, Car No. 7 (up to 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to Nagoya | 32,660 yen | 47,060 yen |
| Tokyo to Shin-Osaka | 42,390 yen | 60,790 yen |
| Tokyo to Okayama | 51,840 yen | 74,440 yen |
| Tokyo to Hiroshima | 60,020 yen | 86,620 yen |
| Shin-Osaka to Hakata | 50,090 yen | 72,690 yen |
On the main routes, the single cabin in Car No. 10 costs 32,660 yen from Tokyo to Nagoya and 60,020 yen from Tokyo to Hiroshima. The two-person cabin in Car No. 7 costs 47,060 yen and 86,620 yen on the same routes. Tokyo to Okayama is 51,840 yen in Car No. 10 and 74,440 yen in Car No. 7.
The price moves a little with the season. JR Central takes 200 yen off in the off-peak season and adds 200 yen in the peak season. In the super-peak season it adds 400 yen.
The Car No. 7 fare covers the room and one traveller. A second guest buys their own shinkansen ticket for the same train, in any seat class. A child aged 6 or younger needs no ticket at all.
The screenshot shows JR Central’s English page with the fare table for major routes. Its “View fares for all sections” link gives the price for stops in between, such as Kyoto.
How much more than a normal Nozomi seat?
To judge the price, we set a cabin fare beside the normal Nozomi fare from our city-to-city route pages. Those are fares for a reserved ordinary seat on the fastest train. Shin-Osaka to Hakata is the clearest case, because JR Central publishes a cabin fare for it and our route page has the normal fare.
Our Osaka to Fukuoka route page lists a reserved Nozomi seat from Shin-Osaka to Hakata at 16,020 yen. The fastest Nozomi takes 2 h 28 min. The chart below sets that seat beside both cabins on the same trip.
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Nozomi reserved seat | 16,020 yen | 2 h 28 min |
| Cabin, Car No. 10 (1 guest) | 50,090 yen | |
| Cabin, Car No. 7 (up to 2) | 72,690 yen | Second guest buys own ticket |
The single cabin in Car No. 10 costs 50,090 yen on this route, just over three times the normal seat. The two-person cabin in Car No. 7 costs 72,690 yen. So you pay for the room, not for a faster ride: the train and the travel time are the same.
For two people, Car No. 7 costs less than two single cabins. Take the 72,690 yen Car No. 7 fare and add a 16,020 yen normal seat for the second guest. The total still comes in well under two Car No. 10 cabins at 50,090 yen each.
On the Tokaido side, our Tokyo to Osaka route page puts the fastest Nozomi to Shin-Osaka at 2 h 21 min. A single cabin for that ride costs 42,390 yen. Our Tokyo to Nagoya and Tokyo to Hiroshima route pages list the normal fares for those trips. Set them beside the 32,660 yen and 60,020 yen cabin fares before you decide.
Our view: the cabin pays off on a long ride, when you will be on board for hours. The full run from Tokyo to Hakata is the longest Supreme Class trip, and our Tokyo to Fukuoka route page shows the times. On a short hop to Nagoya, you pay 32,660 yen for a room you leave soon after you settle in.
Which trains have Supreme Class and when it started
JR Central’s Supreme Class fares are listed as of 17 June 2026. The first cabins ran on 1 October 2026, on trains between Tokyo and Hakata. Only selected trains carry a cabin each day, and JR Central publishes them on its English page.
The photo shows the Tokaido Shinkansen platforms at Tokyo Station, the eastern end of the Supreme Class route. To find a train, use the “Today’s Trains” search on JR Central’s page. Pick your station, then To Tokyo (eastbound) or To Hakata (westbound).
The search covers stations from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka, including Shinagawa, Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya and Kyoto. The page also links a list of daily scheduled trains, which helps you plan days ahead.
The timeline runs from the fare list to the day you ride. On the day, check your track and any delay in Smart EX. JR Central says to select “Supreme Class Cabin” under “Train type/equipment” on the Departure order page.
How to book Supreme Class as a visitor
You book Supreme Class through Smart EX, the Tokaido Sanyo Kyushu Shinkansen Online Reservation Service. JR Central says a Smart EX membership is required to reserve it. You can register on the web or in the Smart EX app.
Register before your trip. Each train has only one cabin of each size, so popular departures can go quickly. Smart EX is ticketless. You open the gates and your cabin door with the IC card on your account or a Smart EX QR code.
The Japan Rail Pass does not cover any seat on the Nozomi or Mizuho on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen. JR Central’s published Supreme Class fares are Nozomi fares, so check its FAQs before you plan around a pass. Our guide Is the JR Pass Worth It? compares the pass with buying single tickets.
- Good fit: a long ride such as Tokyo to Hiroshima, two people sharing Car No. 7, or anyone who wants to work or sleep in private.
- Poor fit: a short hop to Nagoya, a tight budget, or a trip built around the Japan Rail Pass.
FAQ
How much does Supreme Class cost on the shinkansen?
A one-person cabin costs 42,390 yen from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka, one way in the regular season. The two-person cabin costs 60,790 yen on the same route. Both prices include the basic fare and the limited express fare.
Can two people share one Supreme Class cabin?
Yes. The cabin in Car No. 7 takes up to two guests. The second guest buys their own shinkansen ticket for the same train, and a child aged 6 or younger needs no ticket.
Can I use the Japan Rail Pass for Supreme Class?
You book Supreme Class through Smart EX, which needs a membership. The Japan Rail Pass does not cover any seat on the Nozomi, and JR Central lists Supreme Class fares for the Nozomi. Check JR Central’s Supreme Class FAQs before you count on the pass.
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