グリーン車

What it means

The higher-class (first-class) car on some Shinkansen, limited express and other trains. You pay a Green Car charge as well as the fare and the express charge.

Watch for

Not every train has one, so check the car guide before you book. Look for the green clover mark on the car.

On operators’ English pages

Green Car

See also

• 料金 charge, surcharge
• 普通 local train, ordinary car

Sources

• Types of Tickets | Central Japan Railway Company · JR Central
• グリーン券（特急・急行のグリーン券）｜ＪＲ東海 · JR Central
• Conditions for use | JAPAN RAIL PASS · Japan Rail Pass official site

Checked against operator and official sources · 2026-11-08