Hayabusa 1 is JR East's fastest Tohoku Shinkansen service from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in Hokkaido. The H5/E5 Series trains reach 320 km/h — the fastest in Japan — covering the 824 km route in under 4 hours, including the undersea Seikan Tunnel.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo Station Tokyo | Start | 06:32 |
| 2 | Sendai Sendai | 08:19 | End |
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Hayabusa 1 is JR East's fastest Tohoku Shinkansen service from Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in Hokkaido. The H5/E5 Series trains reach 320 km/h — the fastest in Japan — covering the 824 km route in under 4 hours, including the undersea Seikan Tunnel.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 2 stops with a total journey time of approximately 1h 47m.
Book Hayabusa 1 tickets at jrpass.com, the official JR Group portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Book Hayabusa 1 tickets at jrpass.com, the official JR Group portal. Compare fares and seat availability. Online booking typically opens 30–90 days before departure.
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