Yamabiko

For the mythical Japanese spirit called "Yamabiko", see Yamabiko (folklore).

Yamabiko
E5 series set operating a Yamabiko service entering Ōmiya Station, May 2022
Overview
Service typeShinkansen (Limited-stop)
StatusOperational
LocaleHonshu, Japan
First service
  • 1 February 1959 (traditional semi-express service)
  • 23 June 1982 (Shinkansen service)
Current operator JR East
Former operatorJapan National Railway
Route
TerminiTokyo
Morioka
Distance travelled496.5 km (308.5 mi)
Line usedTōhoku Shinkansen
On-board services
ClassesOrdinary, Green, Gran Class
Seating arrangements
  • 3+2 (Ordinary car)
  • 2+2 (Green car)
  • 1+2 (Gran Class)
Technical
Rolling stockE2 and E5 series
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
ElectrificationOverhead line, 25 kV 50 Hz AC
Operating speed275–320 km/h (171–199 mph)
Track ownerJR East

The Yamabiko (Japanese: やまびこ; lit. 'echo') is a limited-stop high-speed Shinkansen service operated on the Tōhoku Shinkansen between Tokyo and Morioka by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan.


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