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Passengers Try JR Central’s New Supreme Class Shinkansen Compartments
Passengers tried JR Central’s Supreme Class seats at Nagoya Station in an event running through Nov.
8.
The private compartments were introduced on the Tokaido Shinkansen in October, the first time the line has offered them in 23 years.
JR Central describes the service as a higher class than the Green Car, Japan’s first-class seating.
About 12 trains a day offer the compartments, and they have been nearly fully booked.
All tryout spots filled within five hours of bookings opening, with each group given about five to 10 minutes to test the seats and hear about the amenities.
JR Central says same-day tryouts may be available if cancellations occur.
JR Central is offering passengers a chance to try its new Supreme Class private compartments at Nagoya Station.
The company introduced the compartments on Tokaido Shinkansen trains in October, the first such service on the line in 23 years.
JR Central describes Supreme Class as a level above Green Car seats.
About 12 trains a day currently offer the service, and they have reportedly been nearly fully booked.
All available places for the Nagoya trial event were filled about five hours after reservations opened.
- Who
- JR Central and passengers trying out its Supreme Class compartments.
- What
- Passengers can sample the private compartments at an event at Nagoya Station.
- When
- The event runs through Nov. 8, 2026; the article says the service began in October.
- Where
- JR Nagoya Station in Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- The event gives passengers a chance to try the seats and learn about the amenities.
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JR Central introduced private compartments on Tokaido Shinkansen trains.
Passengers tried out the Supreme Class seats at an event at Nagoya Station.
The trial event at JR Nagoya Station is scheduled to run through this date.
- Service name
- Supreme Class
- Rail line
- Tokaido Shinkansen
- Daily trains
- Approximately 12
- Trial event venue
- JR Nagoya Station
- Trial session
- Approximately 5 to 10 minutes per group
What people are saying
I'd like to travel somewhere far away not for the journey itself, but specifically to enjoy the service in a private compartment.
I'd like to invite my grandmother on a trip to celebrate her retirement and ride the seat I've always dreamed of experiencing.