I was just on this tram a couple of weeks ago. It is really as nice as is shown in the video. The motor makes a sound reminiscent of the trams of the '40s - in fact, this line dates from 1942. The conductor is in a neat uniform, and when he enters the car, he bows to the passengers. The Arashiyama station is beautiful, with cherry blossoms (as of when I was there) and small stalls with things to eat.
I am so impressed by this. Firstly I love looking at the architecture, then the scenes of everyday life as the tram passes by. In Kyoto I especially like the appearance of the tram - maybe somewhat old style but that is great for me - the drivers in their white shirts and ties always standing up - trams running on time no doubt. Japanese efficiency. And catering for the tourists by having the station information in English is an absolute bonus. Well done Kyoto. Many thanks for posting from Australia
Belle vidéo 👍. C'est très différent des tramways européens (design des véhicules, signalisation) mais avec l'éfficacité japonnaise. Merci aussi pour les annonces bilingues. Amitiés de Belgique 🤗
I love this tram very much (the tram driver's front view is always the best). Excellent job of placing the info in the description, but It would've been so cool if you've added the names of each station the tram stops at in the video :-)
I agree, it's lacking in most videos about trams and underground cabride ; after 2 or 3 stops, you don't know anymore where you are, even with the vocal announcement
@Rick James Well. In my opinion the japanese towns and villages are not beautifull. Everthing is very chaothic and you don't see any architectonic rule anywhere. They have not interesting buildings nor houses. It is not a famous country for the beauty of its streeets. The country is, in the other side, wonderful? Very probably. I don't know. What is nice for me? My son
I was just on this tram a couple of weeks ago. It is really as nice as is shown in the video. The motor makes a sound reminiscent of the trams of the '40s - in fact, this line dates from 1942. The conductor is in a neat uniform, and when he enters the car, he bows to the passengers. The Arashiyama station is beautiful, with cherry blossoms (as of when I was there) and small stalls with things to eat.
Wonderful cab driver's view! Well done!
I am so impressed by this. Firstly I love looking at the architecture, then the scenes of everyday life as the tram passes by. In Kyoto I especially like the appearance of the tram - maybe somewhat old style but that is great for me - the drivers in their white shirts and ties always standing up - trams running on time no doubt. Japanese efficiency. And catering for the tourists by having the station information in English is an absolute bonus. Well done Kyoto. Many thanks for posting from Australia
Belle vidéo 👍. C'est très différent des tramways européens (design des véhicules, signalisation) mais avec l'éfficacité japonnaise. Merci aussi pour les annonces bilingues. Amitiés de Belgique 🤗
I want to go on this Tram
@Ben Chuft what are you talking about
Really loved the sound of the air compressor running. It resembles of vintage trams from the 1950"s.....
It looks more like a light rail train than a tram, with most of the line enclosed between fences
Tramways are often on private right-of-way to prevent encroachment on the line.
Well done. Very informative. My next trip to Japan will be to Kyoto. This video helps me with my planning.
Have a look for Robert Schwandl Verlag. He has some interesting guides to trams and metros in Japan.
wonderful.for the very first time in any train video, I notice that there isNO GRAFFITI no graffiti, no tags, on the white walls.
what did I see at 2:01 on the white wall then? and what about 4:12?
Japanese are very respectful of other people and property. It is taught at ay oung age
@Ben Chuft hopefully you're being sarcastic
Nice work. Thanks for the ride. I would like to visit Japan ..
thanks. beautiful tram.
I love this tram very much (the tram driver's front view is always the best). Excellent job of placing the info in the description, but It would've been so cool if you've added the names of each station the tram stops at in the video :-)
I agree, it's lacking in most videos about trams and underground cabride ; after 2 or 3 stops, you don't know anymore where you are, even with the vocal announcement
I often pull up Google maps when watching these videos and follow the line in satellite view
another great video!
Kept on wondering where all that WHISTLING was coming from after the tram stopped at its pickup locations...LOL
Dankeschön
Очень красиво :)
Rules....top.lg aus Spandau/Germany
What is the whistling sound heard at station stops?
It is rear entrance step sensor's alarm. When passenger stands by the door, the alarm informs driver.
Great movie, only to bad you drive on the wrong side of the road ;)
The left side is the right side for them :)
They drive on the left side.
Left is rght.
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Awesome! Arrrghh, I wanna visit Japan so much! >~
That switch after 41:00 made me cringe a little.
Ни людей, ни машин... Как?!!!!
Everthing is very very clean. But ugly. No nice houses, no interesting buildings.
@Rick James
It is very nice and clean.
But the villages and towns, in general, are not interesting nor beautifull.
@Rick James
Well.
In my opinion the japanese towns and villages are not beautifull. Everthing is very chaothic and you don't see any architectonic rule anywhere. They have not interesting buildings nor houses. It is not a famous country for the beauty of its streeets.
The country is, in the other side, wonderful? Very probably. I don't know.
What is nice for me?
My son
@Rick James
Ok.