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Time for changing trains at JR Shinjuku 2014/10/22 12:56
I'm traveling from Aomori to Kawaguchiko on Dec 31.

Hyperdia gives me 4 minutes to transfer from Saikyo line (track 1,2) to Ltd Exp Kaiji line (track 9,10)

10:53 OMIYA (SAITAMA)
JR Saikyo Line Rapid
11:26 SHINJUKU (Arrive track 1,2)
11:30 SHINJUKU (Depart track 9)
LTD. EXP Kaiji 105
12:32 OTSUKI

Do you guys think this is possible?

The reason is I will be making reservation for reserve seat thru the jreast web. if it is not possible to run within 4 minutes, I will make reservation for the next Kaiji which will come an hour later. (not prefer)

Thank you,
by Suran (guest)  

Re: Time for changing trains at JR Shinjuku 2014/10/22 13:19
Shinjuku is very crowded. If you're not familiar with that station you had better take an earlier Saikyo sen train or a later Kaiji.
I've been through Shinjuku at least 100 times and I would not try it with only 4 minutes.
by Dick H rate this post as useful

Re: Time for changing trains at JR Shinjuku 2014/10/22 13:41
Thanks Dick for you suggestion.

I will just go with later Kaiji.

Maybe get my lunch while waiting.
by Suran (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Time for changing trains at JR Shinjuku 2014/10/22 14:27
Possible if rapid over 2 min delay happened.
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/stations/e866.html
http://s4.postimg.org/gyritbyul/Win_Cam_20141022_0000.jpg (directions plus)
Escalators not so long and not need any ticket gates.
31 Dec around noon a little crowded keep neer door side recommend.
Saikyo line rapid car no.5 and 6 of 10 are best.(front car is no.1)

If not enough time Kaiji nearest door in then walk passage to your seat car.
If want Kaiji reserveved seat(s) purchase at Aomori's JR station possible.
JR trains reserveved seat ticket sales from one month before.

Saikyo line rapid is regular commuter train cars using cannot seat booking.
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/stations/e350.html
Commuter train all cars no seat numbers and strap with for standing passengers.
http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/localforfuchu/imgs/2/3/23ad46ad.jpg

BTW, Shinkansen what time arr Omiya?
Hyperdia update yet winter seasonal trains info with.
Search again around late Nov recommend.
by Leen (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Time for changing trains at JR Shinjuku 2014/10/22 15:04
Leen, Thanks for the info and recommendation. Very appreciated on the direction drawing. That's very helpful.

You made me want to try the run. haha

Shinkansen will arrive Omiya at 10:38.

I will do the Hyperdia search again late Nov.
by Suran (guest) rate this post as useful

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