Which Shinkansen seat sees Mount Fuji?
Pick your direction and car class. We show the seat letter, the side of the train and roughly when Fuji appears on the Tokaido Shinkansen.
Direction
Car class
Sit on the right side of the train, facing the direction of travel. Book a window seat E in an ordinary car on any Hikari, Kodama or Nozomi between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka.
Seat E is always on the side facing Mount Fuji, whichever direction you travel, because seats rotate to face forward.
When does Fuji appear?
Approximate times on a Hikari. Nozomi is a few minutes faster, Kodama slower.
Tokyo
0 min
Depart. Fuji not visible yet.
Shin-Yokohama
about 18 min
Fuji may appear far off on very clear winter mornings.
Odawara
about 35 min
Start watching on your right.
Mishima
about 40 to 45 min
Fuji rises clearly on the right.
Shin-Fuji
about 45 to 50 min
Best view. Fuji fills the window across tea fields.
Shizuoka
about 60 min
Fuji fades behind you.
Ride the Shinkansen past Fuji with the JR Pass
The JR Pass covers Hikari and Kodama trains between Tokyo and Osaka, and seat reservations are free. A 7-day pass costs ¥53,000 and pays off with a Tokyo to Osaka round trip plus a few extra rides. Buy online before you travel.