Compartments to debut on Tokaido Shinkansen Line from Oct. 1 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis Passengers on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line willing to pay more for privacy can travel in comfort and style in their own compartments starting from fall as they did decades ago.

What's new with the shinkansen this year? Private compartments!

Starting from October 2026, travelers will be able to book a private room for either 1 or 2 passengers on Tokaido shinkansen routes.

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