Tōhoku Shinkansen (東北新幹線) is a line of Shinkansen high speed rail, connecting Tokyo with Hachinohe in Aomori for a total length of 593.0 km. The line is operated by East Japan Railway Company. Shinkansen 0 Series at Fukuyama Station, April 2002 Shinkansen 500 Series at Kyoto Station, April 2002 300 (Left) and 700 Series Shinkansen at Tokyo Station The Shinkansen (新幹線) is a network of high speed rail lines in Japan on which the famous Bullet Trains run. ... TGV Réseau class, Marseille St-Charles station This page is about high speed rail in general. ... The modern skyline of Tokyo is highly decentralized. ... Hachinohe (八戸市; -shi) is a city located in Aomori, Japan. ... At Osorezan Aomori Prefecture (青森県 Aomoriken or frequently Aomori-ken) is located in the Tohoku region of Japan. ... Yamanote Line, Tokyo JR Yamanote Line train in Tokyo, Japan Above Yurakucho in Tokyo East Japan Railway Company (東日本旅客鉄道 Higashi-Nihon Ryokyaku Tetsudo or JR東日本; JR Higashi-Nihon) is a Japanese private railroad company, one of the seven JR companies. ...

Timeline

• June 1982: Omiya-Morioka
• March 1985: Ueno-Omiya
• June 1991: Tokyo-Ueno
• December 2002: Morioka-Hachinohe

An extension from Hachinohe to Aomori is under construction and is scheduled for completion around 2010. From Aomori, there are plans to continue the line under the name Hokkaido Shinkansen, passing through the Seikan Tunnel to Hakodate on Hokkaido, and eventually all the way to Sapporo. Omiya Station (Japanese: 大宮駅 Ōmiya Eki) is the name of a railway station in Omiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama, Japan. ... Morioka (盛岡市; -shi) is the capital city of Iwate prefecture, Japan. ... Ueno Station was the destination of thousands of laborers from the Tohoku region who came to Tokyo seeking employment. ... Omiya Station (Japanese: 大宮駅 Ōmiya Eki) is the name of a railway station in Omiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama, Japan. ... Tokyo Station Tokyo Station (東京駅; -eki) is a train station located in the centre of Tokyo in the Marunouchi business district near the Imperial Palace grounds and somewhat to the north of the Ginza commercial district. ... Ueno Station was the destination of thousands of laborers from the Tohoku region who came to Tokyo seeking employment. ... Morioka (盛岡市; -shi) is the capital city of Iwate prefecture, Japan. ... Hachinohe (八戸市; -shi) is a city located in Aomori, Japan. ... Aomori Waterfront Aomori (青森市; Aomori-shi) is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture. ... The Hokkaido Shinkansen (北海道新幹線) is a high-speed rail line currently under construction between Aomori (Honshu) and Hokkaido through the Seikan Tunnel. ... The Seikan Tunnel (青函トンネル Seikan Tonneru) is currently the longest railway tunnel in the world, at 53. ... View of Hakodate from Mountain Hakodate (函館市; -shi) is a city and port located in Oshima, Hokkaido, Japan. ... Hokkaidō (Japanese: 北海道, literal meaning: North Sea Route, Ainu: Mosir), formerly known as Ezo, is the second largest island of Japan. ... Sapporo scene Sapporo White Illumination Sapporo (札幌市; -shi) is the fifth-largest city in Japan and it is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture. ...

Trains

There are currently three types of trains in operation:

• Hayate, Tokyo-Hachinohe express, starting December 2002
• Yamabiko, Tokyo-Sendai express, then local to Morioka starting June 1982
• Nasuno, Tokyo-Koriyama local, starting 1995

One train has been discontinued: Hayate is the fastest service on the Tōhoku Shinkansen, and is the only one to serve Iwate-Numakunai and Ninohe stations, and the current terminus of Hachinohe. ...

• Aoba, Tokyo - Sendai local, June 1982 - October 1997 (consolidated with Nasuno)

Through trains on the Akita Shinkansen and Yamagata Shinkansen lines also run on Tohoku Shinkansen tracks from Morioka and Fukushima respectively. The Akita Shinkansen (秋田新幹線) is a Mini-Shinkansen high-speed rail line on Honshu, the largest island of Japan. ... A 400-series shinkansen train enters Utsunomiya station with the Tsubasa 113 service bound for Shinjo. ...

List of stations

Tokyo Station Tokyo Station (東京駅; -eki) is a train station located in the centre of Tokyo in the Marunouchi business district near the Imperial Palace grounds and somewhat to the north of the Ginza commercial district. ... Categories: Wards of Tokyo | Japan geography stubs ... The modern skyline of Tokyo is highly decentralized. ... Tōkaidō Shinkansen (東海道新幹線) is the original Shinkansen line that opened in 1964 between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. ... The Yamanote Line (山手線; Yamanote-sen) is one of Tokyos busiest and most important commuter lines. ... A northbound Keihin-Tohoku line rapid train bound for Minami-Urawa pauses at Ueno Station The Keihin-Tohoku Line (京浜東北線) is a 59 km railway line in Japan that connects the cities of Saitama, Warabi, Kawaguchi, Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Yokohama. ... There are two train lines in Japan called the Chuo Line: Chuo Main Line (Tokyo - Nagoya) Osaka Municipal Subway Chuo Line This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Tokaido Main Line The Tōkaidō Main Line (東海道本線 Tōkaidō-honsen) is the busiest trunk line of Japan Railway (JR), connecting Tokyo Station and Kobe Station. ... A northbound Yokosuka Line train bound for Narita Airport passes a grade crossing outside of the Kita-Kamakura station. ... Sōbu Main Line (総武本線 Sōbu-honsen) is a railway line between Tokyo and the east coast of Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company. ... Keiyo Line The JR Keiyō Line (京葉線) is a railroad that connects Tokyo Station in Tokyo, Japan and Soga Station in the city of Chiba, in Chiba Prefecture. ... Ueno Station was the destination of thousands of laborers from the Tohoku region who came to Tokyo seeking employment. ... Categories: Wards of Tokyo | Japan geography stubs ... The modern skyline of Tokyo is highly decentralized. ... Ginza Line (Click on image to enlarge. ... Hibiya Line (Click on image to enlarge. ... The Keisei Electric Railway (京成電鉄 Keisei Dentetsu, Keisei Dentetu) is a major private railway in Chiba and Tokyo, Japan. ... Jōban Line. ... The Yamanote Line (山手線; Yamanote-sen) is one of Tokyos busiest and most important commuter lines. ... A northbound Keihin-Tohoku line rapid train bound for Minami-Urawa pauses at Ueno Station The Keihin-Tohoku Line (京浜東北線) is a 59 km railway line in Japan that connects the cities of Saitama, Warabi, Kawaguchi, Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Yokohama. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... The Takasaki Line (Japanese: 高崎線 Takasaki Sen) is a 74. ... Omiya Station (Japanese: 大宮駅 Ōmiya Eki) is the name of a railway station in Omiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama, Japan. ... Omiya (大宮区; -ku) is a ward of Saitama. ... Saitama (Japanese: さいたま市; -shi) is the capital city of Saitama Prefecture in Japan. ... Joetsu Shinkansen (上越新幹線) is a high-speed railway line connecting Tokyo and Niigata, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company. ... Noda Line (Japanese: 野田線 Noda Sen) is a 62. ... Ina Line (Japanese: 伊奈線 Ina Sen) is a 12. ... General Information Nagano Shinkansen (長野新幹線) is the name for the segment of the Hokuriku Shinkansen that currently exists (as of 2005). ... A northbound Keihin-Tohoku line rapid train bound for Minami-Urawa pauses at Ueno Station The Keihin-Tohoku Line (京浜東北線) is a 59 km railway line in Japan that connects the cities of Saitama, Warabi, Kawaguchi, Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Yokohama. ... A northbound Saikyo Line train bound for Kawagoe takes on passengers at Shinjuku station. ... The Kawagoe Line (Japanese: 川越線 Kawagoe Sen) is a 30. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... The Takasaki Line (Japanese: 高崎線 Takasaki Sen) is a 74. ... Oyama is also the name of the Field-Marshal and Prince Oyama, commander of the Japanese forces in the Battle of Mukden. ... Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県 Tochigi-ken) is a located in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu, Japan. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... The Ryomo Line (Japanese:両毛線, ryōmō-sen) is a major rail line that goes from Oyama in Tochigi Prefecture to Shin-Maebashi Station in Gunma Prefecture. ... Utsunomiya (Japanese: 宇都宮市; -shi) is a city located in Tochigi, Japan. ... Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県 Tochigi-ken) is a located in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu, Japan. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県 Tochigi-ken) is a located in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu, Japan. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... Nishigou (西郷村; -mura) is a village located in Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima, Japan. ... Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... Kōriyama (郡山市; -shi) is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. ... Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... Fukushima (福島市; -shi) is the capital city of Fukushima prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. ... Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... A 400-series shinkansen train enters Utsunomiya station with the Tsubasa 113 service bound for Shinjo. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... Shiroishi (白石市; -shi) is a city located in Miyagi, Japan. ... Miyagi Prefecture (宮城県; Miyagi-ken) is located in Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Sendai Station Sendai Station (仙台駅) is the major railway hub of the Tohoku region in Japan, serving more passangers than any station outside Greater Tokyo Area. ... Aoba-ku is in the heart of Sendai. ... See Satsumasendai, Kagoshima for the former city of Sendai, Kagoshima. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... The Senzan Line (仙山線) is a rail line in Japan. ... The Senseki Line (仙石線) is a rail line in Japan. ... Furukawa (古川市; -shi) is a city located in Miyagi, Japan. ... Miyagi Prefecture (宮城県; Miyagi-ken) is located in Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... The Rikuutosen Line (陸羽東線) is a rail line in Japan. ... Shiwahime (志波姫町; -chou) is a town located in Kurihara District, Miyagi, Japan. ... Miyagi Prefecture (宮城県; Miyagi-ken) is located in Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Ichinoseki (一関市; -shi) is a city located in Iwate, Japan. ... Iwate Prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... The ÅŒfunato Line (大船渡線) is a local rail line in Japan. ... Mizusawa (水沢市; -shi) is a city located in Iwate, Japan. ... Iwate Prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Kitakami (北上市; -shi) is a city located in Iwate, Japan. ... Iwate Prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... Hanamaki (花巻市; -shi) is a city located in Iwate, Japan. ... Iwate Prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Morioka (盛岡市; -shi) is the capital city of Iwate prefecture, Japan. ... Iwate Prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... The Akita Shinkansen (秋田新幹線) is a Mini-Shinkansen high-speed rail line on Honshu, the largest island of Japan. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ... Iwate-machi (岩手町) is a town located in Iwate District, Iwate, Japan, 40° latitude. ... Iwate Prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Ninohe Station, located in Ninohe, Iwate, Japan. ... Ninohe (二戸市; -shi) is a city located in Iwate, Japan. ... Iwate Prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Hachinohe Station, located in Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan, is the northern terminus of the Tohoku Shinkansen. ... Hachinohe (八戸市; -shi) is a city located in Aomori, Japan. ... At Osorezan Aomori Prefecture (青森県 Aomoriken or frequently Aomori-ken) is located in the Tohoku region of Japan. ... Tohoku Main Line (東北本線 Tohoku-honsen) is a 631. ...

External links

• Japan blasts longest land tunnel