Shinkansen smartEX App

Shinkansen smartEX App

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Shinkansen smartEX App: Your Direct Gateway to Seamless Japan Travel

Skip the long station queues and book your bullet train seats in English. Experience the freedom of unlimited free changes, exclusive early-bird discounts, and a completely paperless journey across Tokyo, Kyoto, and beyond.

Publisher

Central Japan Railway Company

Category

Travel

Downloads

865K+

User Rating

1.7/5

Total Ratings

700

Locales

1

Your Journey at a Glance

Discover the interface used by 865K+ users.

Official Shinkansen smartEX app for Tokaido Sanyo Kyushu bullet train reservations with early booking discounts

Official Shinkansen smartEX app for Tokaido Sanyo Kyushu bullet train reservations with early booking discounts

Shinkansen smartEX app screen displaying options for train tickets travel packages and seat reservations up to one year in advance

Shinkansen smartEX app screen displaying options for train tickets travel packages and seat reservations up to one year in advance

Seat map selection screen in the Shinkansen smartEX app showing available train seats for a trip from Tokyo to Nagoya

Seat map selection screen in the Shinkansen smartEX app showing available train seats for a trip from Tokyo to Nagoya

Shinkansen smartEX app interface displaying train trip details and ticket change options

Shinkansen smartEX app interface displaying train trip details and ticket change options

Shinkansen smartEX app screen showing travel packages for train seats hotels and activities

Shinkansen smartEX app screen showing travel packages for train seats hotels and activities

Master the Shinkansen with Ease

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 865K+ users.

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Unlimited Free Changes

Travel with total peace of mind. Change your train time or seat as many times as you need for free, right up until departure.

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Pick the Perfect View

Use our interactive seat map to secure your spot. Book the famous 'Mount Fuji side' window seat weeks in advance for an unforgettable journey.

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Skip the Ticket Lines

Go 100% paperless. Link your digital Suica or PASMO to your phone and breeze through the Shinkansen gates with a simple tap.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Shinkansen smartEX App.

Description

▼With the EX app, you can: - Reserve Shinkansen seats through the app easily - Discount for early booking - Reserve Shinkansen seats up to 1 year in advance - You can make as many changes as you need, free of charge, before getting on the train - Reserve a set of Shinkansen seats and hotel rooms! - Reserve activities, hotels and car rentals! - Select any seat from the seat map (*reserved seats only) - Information on services available in stations and trains - You can log in quickly by using fingerprint authentication. (only for compatible models) ▼ Main features - Membership registration - Purchase ticket/Reserve seats (time designation, train name designation, easy free seat reservation)) - Confirm reservation - Change and refund reservation (reducing the number of persons) - Display purchase history and receipt - Check, change member information - Display QR-Ticket for boarding - Designate or register IC card for boarding - Service status information (Link) ▼ Notes - Membership registration is required to use this app. For registration, personal information is required, such as member name, date of birth, and a valid credit card, etc. - Ticket purchase (reservation) payment will be taken from the credit card registered on the account. -- You need to register or designate IC card for public transportation (*) to travel ticketless with IC card. (*) Kitaca, PASMO, Suica, manaca, TOICA, PiTaPa, ICOCA, Hayakaken, nimoca, SUGOCA - You need the pickup code to pick up tickets from ticket vending machines, etc., at main stations of Tokaido Sanyo Kyushu Shinkansen, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakata, Kumamoto etc. - Please do not use this app to make a seat reservation for Japan Rail Pass. - This service is available only in English. - For more details on this service, please see the website. *The email address below is for inquiries about application specifications. Please note that we cannnot answer inquiries about the service.

Latest Version

9.1.2

Size

44.7 MB

First Released

Oct 30, 2017

Your Gateway to Japan is Just a Tap Away

Join over 865,000 travelers using the official smartEX app. Book Shinkansen seats in English, unlock early-bird discounts, and enjoy unlimited free changes for the ultimate stress-free journey.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Shinkansen smartEX App

How can I reserve Shinkansen tickets with the smartEX app?

Yes, the EX app allows users to easily reserve Shinkansen seats through the app. It supports features for selecting seats, making changes, and combining with hotel or activity bookings.

Can I book Shinkansen seats far in advance using the EX app?

Yes, the smartEX app allows you to reserve Shinkansen seats up to one year in advance. This provides users with ample time to plan their travel.

Does the smartEX app allow changes to Shinkansen reservations?

Yes, the EX app permits unlimited changes to Shinkansen seat reservations free of charge. These changes can be made up until immediately before departure time.

Can I book hotels and Shinkansen tickets together with the smartEX app?

Yes, the smartEX app offers the option to reserve Shinkansen seats along with hotel rooms as part of a travel package. Users can also book activities and car rentals.

Can I choose my seat in the Shinkansen smartEX app?

Yes, the EX app allows users to select any specific seat from a seat map for reserved seats only. This feature provides control over seating preferences.

Is membership required to use the smartEX app?

Yes, membership registration is required to use the EX app. This process involves providing personal information and a valid credit card.

How do I pay for Shinkansen tickets in the EX app?

Ticket purchase payments in the smartEX app are processed via the credit card registered on the user's account. A valid credit card is necessary for membership.

Can I use the smartEX app with a Japan Rail Pass?

No, users must not use the EX app to make seat reservations for the Japan Rail Pass. The app is for purchasing Shinkansen tickets directly.

Can I travel ticketless using the smartEX app?

Yes, ticketless travel is possible with the EX app. Users must register or designate a compatible IC card for public transportation to enable this feature.

Is the smartEX app available in multiple languages?

No, the EX app service is available only in English. All functionality and information within the application are presented in English.

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