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# Joetsu Shinkansen

Linking Tokyo and Niigata since 1982, at up to 275 km/h.

## Overview

The Joetsu Shinkansen connects Tokyo and Niigata; the Omiya-Niigata section runs 269.5 km with a 275 km/h top speed. Tokyo-Niigata takes about one hour 37 minutes.

## Line data

| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Section | Omiya - Niigata (trains run to Tokyo) |
| Length | 269.5 km (Omiya-Niigata) |
| Stations | 8 on Omiya-Niigata (services include Tokyo, Ueno) |
| Max speed | 275 km/h |
| Opened | November 15, 1982 |
| Operator | [East Japan Railway (JR East)](/en/organizations/jp-jr-east.html) |
| Rolling stock | E7, E2 series |

## Stations

Tokyo, Ueno, Omiya, Kumagaya, Honjo-Waseda, Takasaki, Jomo-Kogen, Echigo-Yuzawa and Niigata; Echigo-Yuzawa is the gateway to ski and snow-country tourism.

更新时间：2026-10-28

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- 上越新幹線：https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%8A%E8%B6%8A%E6%96%B0%E5%B9%B9%E7%B7%9A 日本語ウィキペディア・公式サイト, 2026-10-28確認