Shinkansen smartEX App vs TOMOGO!

▼With the EX app, you can: - Reserve Shinkansen seats through the app easily - Discount for early booking - Reserve Shinkansen seats up to 1 year in advance - You can make as many changes as you need, free of charge, before getting on the train - Reserve a set of Shinkansen seats and hotel rooms! - Reserve activities, hotels and car rentals! - Select any seat from the seat map (*reserved seats only) - Information on services available in stations and trains - You can log in quickly by using fingerprint authentication. (only for compatible models) ▼ Main features - Membership registration - Purchase ticket/Reserve seats (time designation, train name designation, easy free seat reservation)） - Confirm reservation - Change and refund reservation (reducing the number of persons) - Display purchase history and receipt - Check, change member information - Display QR-Ticket for boarding - Designate or register IC card for boarding - Service status information (Link) ▼ Notes - Membership registration is required to use this app. For registration, personal information is required, such as member name, date of birth, and a valid credit card, etc. - Ticket purchase (reservation) payment will be taken from the credit card registered on the account. -- You need to register or designate IC card for public transportation (*) to travel ticketless with IC card. (*) Kitaca, PASMO, Suica, manaca, TOICA, PiTaPa, ICOCA, Hayakaken, nimoca, SUGOCA - You need the pickup code to pick up tickets from ticket vending machines, etc., at main stations of Tokaido Sanyo Kyushu Shinkansen, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakata, Kumamoto etc. - Please do not use this app to make a seat reservation for Japan Rail Pass. - This service is available only in English. - For more details on this service, please see the website. *The email address below is for inquiries about application specifications. Please note that we cannnot answer inquiries about the service.

Explore with Friends TOMOGO! is your go-to app for discovering Japan like a local. Connect with passionate Tour Leaders who will tailor a journey just for you, based on your preferences. How it Works - Match Browse profiles of friendly, experienced Tour Leaders and select the perfect companion for your adventure. - Location Choose your destinations from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and beyond. Explore temples, hidden gems, food spots, and local neighborhoods. - Chat Message your Tour Leader to share your interests and craft a flexible, personalized itinerary. Why Choose TOMOGO! Authentic & Local - Experience Japan beyond the tourist trails, guided by locals who share real stories and insider secrets. Flexible & Customizable - Enjoy tours built around your schedule and interests, whether spontaneous or planned. Secure & Trusted - Book and pay confidently within the app, knowing your experience is protected. Community Impact - Support sustainable tourism and local businesses across Japan.