Supreme Class & Japan's Luxury Trains 2026 Guide (PDF)
Includes a 6-page practical update dated 3 October 2026: GranClass 1+2 seating, Sakura 2+2 ordinary reserved seating, AI-labelled illustrations and booking checks. Read this update before the original 10-page September fare snapshot.
Supreme Class arrives on 1 October 2026. This independent 10-page English guide puts JR Central's new private Shinkansen cabins first, then compares GranClass, Shimakaze, Hinotori, SPACIA X and scenic trains.
Inside:
• Supreme Class Car 10 one-person cabin and Car 7 cabin for up to two guests
• Published Smart EX prices for Tokyo-Nagoya, Shin-Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima and Shin-Osaka-Hakata
• Companion-ticket rule, seasonal fare adjustments and launch-day status
• Supreme Class vs GranClass decision table
• Shimakaze, Hinotori and SPACIA X price examples and booking guidance
• 16 clickable links to official English information and reservation pages
Verified 28 September 2026. Supreme Class begins operating 1 October 2026; the September edition does not present it as already running. Check the named official operating-train page and booking service for the latest information. Independent, unofficial publication; not affiliated with any railway operator.
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