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First Class on Japan’s Bullet Train – Hokuriku Shinkansen | Tokyo to Osaka



First Class on Japan’s Bullet Train – Hokuriku Shinkansen | Tokyo to Osaka

Today, we are boarding the Hokuriku Shinkansen in First Class (Gran Class) from Tokyo Station. We will transfer to another train at Tsuruga Station, ultimately bound for Osaka Station.

Date: May 2026

(1st Train)
Train Name: Hokuriku Shinkansen “Kagayaki” No. 501
Route: Tokyo (06:16) – Tsuruga (09:34)
Stops: Tokyo, Ueno, Omiya, Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui, Tsuruga
Travel Time: 3 hours 18 minutes
Class: Gran Class
Seat: Car 12, Seat 4A
Gran Class Info: https://www.jreast.co.jp/granclass/seat.html

(2nd Train)
Train Name: Limited Express “Thunderbird” No. 14
Route: Tsuruga (10:14) – Osaka (11:36)
Travel Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Class: Green Car
Seat: Car 1, Seat 7C

Total Cost: 40,900 JPY/ 253.1 USD (Base fare Tokyo to Osaka: 10,560 JPY; Hokuriku Shinkansen Gran Class: 25,880 JPY; Limited Express Thunderbird Green Car: 4,460 JPY)
Total Time: 5 hours 18 minutes

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:23 Early morning at Tokyo Station – Picking up tickets
01:54 Buying an ekiben (Japanese lunch box)
02:34 First Shinkansen trains of the day
04:20 Hokuriku Shinkansen “Kagayaki” arrival
05:31 First Class (Gran Class) seating
09:43 Welcome service
10:42 Light meal and menu
12:38 Omiya to Takasaki (What is the top speed of the Hokuriku Shinkansen?)
14:45 Takasaki to Nagano
18:09 First Class (Gran Class) cabin amenities
20:55 Nagano to Toyama
22:12 Ekiben and Wine
24:12 Toyama – Kanazawa – Fukui
27:52 Green Car and Ordinary Seats
29:26 Transfer at Tsuruga Station
32:44 Limited Express Thunderbird Seating
35:41 From Tsuruga to Osaka on the Limited Express Thunderbird
39:58 Enjoying Osaka’s Gourmet Food
43:11 Thank you for watching

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12 Comments

  5. @trendingwwwandw

    Thanks for taking us on such a detailed and luxurious journey through Japan on the Hokuriku Shinkansen! I truly enjoyed your comprehensive walkthrough of the Gran Class experience, from the comfortable interior to the delicious ekiben selection. It was a wonderful way to travel, @LuxuryTravelClub! 🚄✨
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  6. @BettyRobinson-gg5tz

    Thanks for sharing your adventure!!! 🎉 I really enjoyed it!!! 😊 The food looked delicious😋😋😋😋😋!!! 🍽️

  11. @RyanMC8

    I enjoy watching this video and makes me miss Japan! I tried Gran Class when I travel to Kanazawa, it was amazing.

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