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Riding Japan’s Busiest Bullet Train - Tokaido Shinkansen to Tokyo

Join me on a smooth and speedy ride aboard Japan’s busiest bullet train line - the Tokaido Shinkansen. Today we’re traveling from Odawara to Tokyo on Kodama 822, operated by the sleek N700A Series Set ...
Los Angeles Times

Riding the Shinkansen: Why Japan’s Bullet Train is Simply the Best on the Planet

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...
CNN

The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world

In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the adventurous ...
Business Insider

I rode on a Japanese bullet train with top speeds of nearly 200 miles per hour. Despite the downsides, I'd do it again.

After riding the rails around the world, I was eager to try Japan's bullet trains. My trip from Osaka to Tokyo was smooth and comfy, but I felt motion sickness for the first time. I couldn't enjoy the ...
Business Insider

We upgraded to a premium cabin on a Japanese bullet train for $115 each. It completely elevated our trip.

My husband and I paid $230 for Gran Class tickets on the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan. On our way from Tokyo to Nagano, we enjoyed complimentary snacks and drinks. Overall, we thought the premium ...