Japan is on another level with trains. Great review. I'm going to Tokio, Kyoto and Osaka in June, so excited 😄 Bullet trains are not only a form of transport but a tourist attraction. Greetings from Warsaw.
It's not "another level". It's very much what's available in Europe but with better punctuality, probably. Shinkansens are a little slower than european HST, too (depends on the line but).
I wish that we had these high speed trains here in the U.K. - if they built the high speed undersea rail tunnel between Holyhead (under the Irish Sea) & Dublin, with dedicated high speed lines across the North of England and North Wales, it would make travelling from Manchester, Leeds and Hull to Dublin so much easier, as a replacement for air travel and for ferry travel
Do you know why Japan's high-speed rail has an unusually long nose? It is related to the unique topography of Japan. Japan is 80% forested and mountainous, connected by tunnels. In order to pass through the tunnel at high speed, it is necessary to take into account the aerodynamics and wind pressure in the nose.
Mostly overhead, very limited in vestibules and you can also book a large luggage ticket, to put it at the front rows of every carrige, surcharge applies.
Let's see how JR East and JR Hokkaido would minimise the "4-hour barrier" (the tendency of passengers preferring domestic flights, once a journey on the shinkansen takes more than 4 hours) with the final phase of Hokkaido Shinkansen to Sapporo being commemced to service in the next decade. A possible plan is to raise the maximum speed between Utsunomiya and Morioka stations to 360 km/h (almost 225mph). Remember, there are so many speed restrictions along the Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen: 1) Permanent speed restrictions in the southern section of Tohoku Shinkansen due to noise: 110 km/h (68mph) from Tokyo station to the border of Saitama prefecture -> 130 km/h (80mph) from this border to Omiya station -> 275 km/h between Omiya and Utsunomiya stations 2) 260 km/h (161mph) maximum operation speed north of Morioka station because both the final 2 phases of Tohoku Shinkansen (Morioka to Shin-Aomori) and Hokkaido Shinkansen are funded by the state with a slightly lower standard 3) 140 km/h (87mph) speed limit for shinkansen trains inside the Seikan Tunnel to ensure safety of freight trains running on the 1,067mm dual gauge track
Interestingly, what you call the "engine" is the only car (well, one of only two cars - there is one at each end) that does not have traction motors. All other axles (32 of them on a 10-car formation) are individually powered.
I used Sakura Mobile which allows pickup at all the major international airports, didn't have any issues with that and the price wasn't too bad. But there might be better options available
you might want to try the underrated Indonesian bullet train, 350km/h, faster than the Japanese Shinkansen. Its new bullet train thoo.. so don't compare it directly to shinkansen. but yeah come to Indonesia to try some Indonesian railways services.
0:56 I’ve seen Japanese luxury trains before and they seem to be of an even higher standard than even the comparable Chinese, Taiwan or other luxury trains around the world - even the trains used for the Japanese Royal Family are not even as luxurious as some of the luxury Japanese trains I’ve seen
There is shockingly little room for luggages. Totally different way of travelling than around here, I suppose. The other very noticeable difference is the seating arrangement. Not so much the 3+2 but the space between every row of seats: japanese are awarded a lot of space to breathe. A lot more than we do here where it's everytime more and more like a charter flight ! How many sardines can you fit in a can ?
Japan is on another level with trains. Great review. I'm going to Tokio, Kyoto and Osaka in June, so excited 😄 Bullet trains are not only a form of transport but a tourist attraction. Greetings from Warsaw.
It's not "another level". It's very much what's available in Europe but with better punctuality, probably. Shinkansens are a little slower than european HST, too (depends on the line but).
I wish that we had these high speed trains here in the U.K. - if they built the high speed undersea rail tunnel between Holyhead (under the Irish Sea) & Dublin, with dedicated high speed lines across the North of England and North Wales, it would make travelling from Manchester, Leeds and Hull to Dublin so much easier, as a replacement for air travel and for ferry travel
This is where it all started in 1964 when I was a 19 year old college junior. The rest is history.
The knowledge you have is just unbelievable. Thank you from San Diego.🌴
Japan is the gold standard when it comes to high speed trains.
Super video, nice train ride! Big LIKE
Greetings from Romania
Andrew
Thanks Andrew
Absolute discipline, Impeccable cleanliness! Something "Great" stations of Western Europe are lacking lately
your content is very much appreciated🙇🏾♂️
If I ever win big with the lotterie (Yeah I know WONT HAPPEN XD) Japan is totally one of the places I will visit.
Do you know why Japan's high-speed rail has an unusually long nose? It is related to the unique topography of Japan. Japan is 80% forested and mountainous, connected by tunnels. In order to pass through the tunnel at high speed, it is necessary to take into account the aerodynamics and wind pressure in the nose.
From 1999 to 2015, (i think?) the old Shinkansen trains were way too noisy in tunnels. That's why they built those long noses
I can only wish we have this in the USA
Where do you put your larger (checked in) luggage on the hayabusa? Is it only overhead?
Mostly overhead, very limited in vestibules and you can also book a large luggage ticket, to put it at the front rows of every carrige, surcharge applies.
Morioka is pronounced Moh-ree-oh-kah, and Aomori is pronounced Ahh-oh-moe-ree. Thanks for the vid!
Can't expect a Dane to pronounce anything correctly
Thanks, will try and keep in mind for next time!
Give him some leeway, some Danes pronounce it like that
Japanese train are amazing.... especially Shinkansen. I love it 🍒🍒🍒
Let's see how JR East and JR Hokkaido would minimise the "4-hour barrier" (the tendency of passengers preferring domestic flights, once a journey on the shinkansen takes more than 4 hours) with the final phase of Hokkaido Shinkansen to Sapporo being commemced to service in the next decade.
A possible plan is to raise the maximum speed between Utsunomiya and Morioka stations to 360 km/h (almost 225mph).
Remember, there are so many speed restrictions along the Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen:
1) Permanent speed restrictions in the southern section of Tohoku Shinkansen due to noise:
110 km/h (68mph) from Tokyo station to the border of Saitama prefecture -> 130 km/h (80mph) from this border to Omiya station -> 275 km/h between Omiya and Utsunomiya stations
2) 260 km/h (161mph) maximum operation speed north of Morioka station because both the final 2 phases of Tohoku Shinkansen (Morioka to Shin-Aomori) and Hokkaido Shinkansen are funded by the state with a slightly lower standard
3) 140 km/h (87mph) speed limit for shinkansen trains inside the Seikan Tunnel to ensure safety of freight trains running on the 1,067mm dual gauge track
Engine looks like a Dolphin. Love how the trains are color coated.
Interestingly, what you call the "engine" is the only car (well, one of only two cars - there is one at each end) that does not have traction motors. All other axles (32 of them on a 10-car formation) are individually powered.
@@MatthiasBlume what ever
@@timbacchus Glad you took the time for this thoughtful response!
Thanks for the informations, really helpfull !!
The price is much lower than Amtrak's Acela Express which is not nearly as fast.
"Just" 260kmh!
I hope to undertake this journey next Feb
Have a great trip!
Abe. Shinzo.
From Shin Hakodate-Hokuto and you get a bus or train to Niseko from there?
Train towards Sapppro switch at oshamambe for train to Niseko
@@Simon-Andersen Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Oshamambe, then Oshamambe to Niseko?
@@tribalart88 yes correct
I hate train wraps that cover the windows.
What a Wonder... 😳😃
Japan is already in 2050 😄
Good informative video. Which is a reasonable mobile SIM card for foreigners in Japan? Something that will not break the bank.
I dont remember excatly what i had. I picked up one in a BIC Camera store in central tokyo :-)
I used Sakura Mobile which allows pickup at all the major international airports, didn't have any issues with that and the price wasn't too bad. But there might be better options available
Interesting video.
Thanks!
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you might want to try the underrated Indonesian bullet train, 350km/h, faster than the Japanese Shinkansen. Its new bullet train thoo.. so don't compare it directly to shinkansen. but yeah come to Indonesia to try some Indonesian railways services.
0:56 I’ve seen Japanese luxury trains before and they seem to be of an even higher standard than even the comparable Chinese, Taiwan or other luxury trains around the world - even the trains used for the Japanese Royal Family are not even as luxurious as some of the luxury Japanese trains I’ve seen
I didn't get to try out one of their excursion trains on this trip unfortunately
There is shockingly little room for luggages. Totally different way of travelling than around here, I suppose.
The other very noticeable difference is the seating arrangement. Not so much the 3+2 but the space between every row of seats: japanese are awarded a lot of space to breathe. A lot more than we do here where it's everytime more and more like a charter flight ! How many sardines can you fit in a can ?