Trip.com has partnered with East Japan Railway Company, Central Japan Railway Company, West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company to offer Shinkansen ticket sales to international travellers.
The agreement enables overseas users to purchase high-speed rail tickets across Japan through Trip.com’s multilingual platform, allowing bookings to be made in advance of travel.
Travellers can select departure and arrival stations, travel dates, train services and seat types, including non-reserved, reserved and Green Car. Tickets can be purchased online via Trip.com.
Depending on the ticket type, passengers can either enter ticket gates using a QR code or collect physical tickets from station vending machines. The Tokaido Shinkansen, Sanyo Shinkansen and Kyushu Shinkansen services are available exclusively via QR code boarding.
The move comes amid sustained inbound demand for Japan, which remains one of Asia’s most visited destinations. By enabling advance booking in multiple languages, the service aims to reduce reliance on on-site purchases and mitigate potential language barriers at stations.
Trip.com also allows travellers to combine Shinkansen tickets with flights and accommodation within a single booking flow.
The company said it will continue working with Japan’s rail operators and transport providers to expand integrated travel services for international visitors.
