New Tōkaidō Line

New Tōkaidō LineShinkansen train on the New Tōkaidō Line, Japan.

New Tōkaidō Line, high-speed rail line between Tokyo and Osaka that comprises the first segment of the Shinkansen Line (q.v.).

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.

Citation Information

Article Title: New Tōkaidō Line

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 10 February 2023

Access Date: April 21, 2025