How to Ride Japan's Bullet Train Without a Paper Ticket

Are you stressed out about riding the Shinkansen bullet train for the first time? Afraid of using a ticket vending machine with a huge line behind you? Confused about which ticket to insert into the ticket gate? In this video we’ll show you the pro hack of how you can ride the Shinkansen with an eTicket on your phone or IC card. No machines, no ticket offices, just tap your phone or IC card and head to your platform. Easy! Note: this method does not work with any passes including the JR Pass. All passes currently require a paper ticket. 🇯🇵 Subscribe for Japan travel tips! Turn on the bell for notifications.    / kenshoquest   FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬 Smart EX: https://smart-ex.jp/en/index.php JR East Train Reservation Eki Net: https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-tra... Buy Shinkansen tickets on Klook: https://www.klook.com/japan-rail/shin... 🌟 Residents of USA can save with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Shinkansen e-Tickets 00:34 Where are you going? 02:05 SmartEX 02:27 SmartEX IC Card 05:48 Entering the Shinkansen Gate 06:22 SmartEx QR Code 07:09 Eki-Net 09:17 FAQs #kenshoquest #shinkansen #japantraveltips #bullettrainjapan 🎞 WATCH NEXT 10 Things You Must Know Before Riding Japan's Bullet Train:    • 10 Things You Must Know - Riding Japan’s B...   How to Buy Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets in Japan and Online:    • How to Buy Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets...   JAPAN TRAVEL ESSENTIALS 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! 🛜 JAPAN DATA PLANS ( internet connection ) Data eSIM: https://ubigi.com/kenshoquest 🌟Save 10% with coupon KENSHOQUEST Japanese phone number + data eSIM: https://www.mobal.com/japan-esims/?so... Pocket WiFi: https://www.japan-wireless.com/?via=k... 🌟 Save 10% with coupon JWKENSHO 🛏️ JAPAN HOTELS Our Japan hotel recommendations: https://expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/... 🚅 JAPAN TRANSPORTATION Purchase Shinkansen train tickets: https://geni.us/shinkansen 🌟 Residents of USA can save with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK Whole Japan Rail Pass: https://geni.us/wholejrpass Hokuriku Arch Pass ( scenic arch Tokyo - Kanazawa - Kyoto ): https://geni.us/hokurikuarchpass Hakone Free Pass ( round trip from Shinjuku ): https://geni.us/hakonefreepass 🍄 JAPAN ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS Luxury Japan experiences: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=kenshoquest Theme parks and attractions on Klook: https://geni.us/klook-japan 🌟 Residents of USA can save on some activities with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea: https://geni.us/tokyodisney Shibuya Sky: https://geni.us/shibuyasky TeamLab Borderless: https://geni.us/teamlabborderless TeamLab Planets: https://geni.us/teamlabplanets Hello Kitty Sanrio Puroland Tokyo: https://geni.us/sanriopuroland USJ Super Nintendo World Osaka: https://geni.us/usjapan 🇯🇵 JAPAN TRIP ESSENTIALS Travel medical insurance: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc... Luggage delivery in Tokyo: https://geni.us/shipluggagetokyo ✈️ TRAVEL HACKS Powder shampoo that lathers with water! https://geni.us/thepowdershampoo 🌟 Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST when ordering directly through The Powder Shampoo website Solid travel toiletries: https://geni.us/ethique Best lightweight carry-on suitcase: https://julyus.pxf.io/daEqkW Lightweight backpacks, weekender bags, and duffles: https://geni.us/canvelle 🌟Save 15% with KENSHOQUEST15 Unbound Merino wool travel clothing: https://geni.us/unboundmerino 🌟Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST Best travel first aid kit: https://www.keepgoingfirstaid.com/ken... 🌟Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST10 Travel gear in our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kenshoquest 🌺 Follow on Instagram:   / kenshoquest