Tokyo to Hiroshima by Shinkansen: Smart EX fares

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A Shinkansen bullet train waiting at a platform at Tokyo Station

Last checked 2026-10-21

Tokyo to Hiroshima runs on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen. Nozomi trains run direct; Hikari and Kodama trains are slower and need a change.

Smart EX, one way, adult, reserved ordinary seat, regular seasonYenUSD
Nozomi only, Tokyo to Hiroshima¥19,560$124
Hikari / Kodama only, Tokyo to Hiroshima¥18,710$118

The Smart EX list says off-peak dates are ¥400 cheaper and peak dates ¥400 more (¥800 more on super peak days) for routes crossing the Tokaido and Sanyo lines, which this route does.

We have not yet verified the regular counter fare or a Hayatoku 21 price for this route, so they are not shown.

Source: official smartEX service price list (reserved seats), which is labelled "As of April 1, 2025". Last checked 2026-10-21. Compare a JR Pass with our comparison tool.

Prices change. Confirm with the operator before booking.

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