Use Shinkansen Routing Optimizer with your AI.
Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Deterministic Japanese Shinkansen travel time and fare calculator.
Developed, maintained, and hosted by Vinkius.
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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.
Complete set · 3 capabilities
The complete Shinkansen Routing Optimizer capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Shinkansen Routing Optimizer.
01-03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Shinkansen Routing Optimizer.
- 01
Calculate fare breakdown
Determines the exact financial cost of the journey
- 02
Calculate route details
Calculates core travel metrics including time, stops, and transfer needs
- 03
Check jr pass eligibility
Determines if the selected journey is covered by a standard JR Pass
Observed, not estimated
763ms average. Fast in production.
Shinkansen Routing Optimizer is checked daily against the live service.
- Fastest day
- 641ms
- Slowest day
- 958ms
- 14-day trend
- Slowing+12%
Connect your client
One URL. Every client.
Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 3 capabilities arrive ready to run.
Preview access · not provider authentication
The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Shinkansen Routing Optimizer, so you can see the experience inside your AI.
It does not authenticate your account with Shinkansen Routing Optimizer. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.
Shinkansen Routing Optimizer Connector
You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.
https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R9OWPEPU50j4EI5NUOTMcIxngAaDCvRcPB9fw7kt/mcpClaude Desktop
Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.
- 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
- 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
- 3Click Add and start a new chat — Shinkansen Routing Optimizer capabilities are ready to use.
{
"mcpServers": {
"shinkansen-routing-optimizer-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R9OWPEPU50j4EI5NUOTMcIxngAaDCvRcPB9fw7kt/mcp"
}
}
}
Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline
Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect
FAQ
Questions Shinkansen Routing Optimizer owners ask.
- 01
How do I calculate the total cost of my trip?
You can use the calculate_fare_breakdown capability, which provides the base fare, express surcharge, and any Green Car upgrade fees to give you a total cost.
- 02
Is the Nozomi train covered by the JR Pass?
You can verify this using check_jr_pass_eligibility. Generally, Nozomi requires a special supplement, while Hikari and Kodama are fully covered.
- 03
Can I see how many stops are between my stations?
Yes, the calculate_route_details capability returns the exact number of intermediate stops between your origin and destination.
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