Japan Bullet Train Top 10 Must Know Travel Hacks | Shinkansen Guide
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
- Top 10 Japan Bullet Train Travel Hacks and Tips. A Shinkansen guide and Shinkansen Hacks on how to ride a train in Japan while riding Tokaido Line Green Car, Reserved and reserved seats. This Japan Train Guide will take you on Japanese bullet train from Tokyo to Nagoya which is the same line for Tokyo to Osaka, Tokyo to Kyoto and Tokyo to Fukuoka. Full Tips on how to ride a bullet train in Japan from Tokyo. This bullet train in Japan is a N700. If you like this Japan Guide check out the rest of my channel for more Tokyo and Japan Travel Tips.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - 1. Cheaper Bullet Train Tickets
2:16 - 2. Reserved vs Unreserved Shinkansen Seats
3:05 - 3. Reserved Seat Advantage
3:14 - 4. Flipping the Seats
3:27 - 5. Bullet Train Luggage Storage
3:57 - 6. Electrical Outlets
3:38 - 7. Wifi Internet Access
4:50 - 8. Middle Seats
5:02 - 9. Shinkansen Food Carts
5:21 - 10. Tokaido Line Green Seats
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Ekiben on train
If you have the JR pass, you can just go to the booth next to the entrance gates to pass through without getting any ticket if you're going for unreserved seats. No need to get a ticket for unreserved with the JR pass.
Για μένα που στη χώρα μου το μόνο μεταφορικό μέσο που χρησιμοποιούμε είναι το αυτοκίνητο,αυτό το βίντεο ήταν αρκετά βοηθητικό αλλά όχι και πλήρως κατανοητό. Το μοναδικό πράγμα που με τρόμαζε στην Ιαπωνία όταν θα ταξίδευα ήταν πώς θα μπορούσα να μετακινηθώ από τον ένα τόπο στον άλλο αφού όλο αυτό με σύγχιζε.
I know people after the face sometimes,your face seems to me sincere,im brother of ,,Anime",im half japanesse.
Paolo fromTokyo are u filipino(from your last name) I thought u looked cambodian? Do yoi speak tagalog?
My wife and I will be visiting Japan next year and I have been watching hours of UA-cam videos. I wanted you to know that yours are by far the most informative best videos. Thank you for all of your hard work and the great information.
5484Danny you’re going to love Japan with all these tips from Paolo! If you need more tips/guides on what to do in Japan, our videos might help you out too 😉
I totally agree! The next time I'm in Tokyo, I'll print out all of his maps and visit the shops/cafés/restauarants he's recommended :) One of the most informative UA-camrs about Japan by far!
To everyone that will visiting Japan, have fun!
hahaha same! My husband and I are going next year as well and I’m also watching a ton of UA-cam videos lol
All of you future travelers are going to absolutely love it!!
I was an exchange student in Showa58 (1983) and I remember meals and conversations I had 36 years ago(!!)... I don't remember what I had for dinner 3 days ago! }:]
Have fun! I'm jealous! Remember to take lots of pictures and video!
You're spoiled, digital cameras can take THOUSANDS of pics, I only had a 110 film camera in 83.
"it's not the fastest speed" my Australian mind was blown at 14mbps
My Malaysian mind too
I always forgot to ask the password..
What are you talking about? I get 100mbps at peak.
That is the same as 1.75 MB/s btw
laughs at Philippine's 600kb
I got in a little argument with a Chinese dude who took my reserved seats. An official kicked him off the train 😂
How can anyone get into an argument about a reserved seat in such a polite nation?! I am in Japan right now and canot imagine that situation to arise.
Lennard Timmermann Some people should not be allowed outside their own country
@@lennardtimmermann3864 you are weird. There are rude people everywhere, even in Japan.
@@lennardtimmermann3864 There's a reason Japanese are always bitching to me about Chinese tourists. The Westerners try the Chinese don't care.
@@lennardtimmermann3864 polite? U sure
Just want to say thank you so much. I just came back from a two week Japan trip and I was so intimidated by trying to put together a plan to enjoy the different areas. You and your wife made it soooo easy. You demystified what I absolutely could not figure out on my own and I had the best vacation of my life. I got to experience being a tourist with all of the hacks & preferences you shared. Going to Japan has been a bucket list item for years and I couldn't have made it happen without your making it so easy!
Paolo, I wish you did tours for tourists. That would be amazing
The idea for wider middle seat are really smart
I love the shinkansen, its so smooth and relaxing to ride! I came from the northeastern part of the USA so our public transportation is so-so and you have to have a car to get anywhere. I love how in Japan I can bike everywhere local, take the trains and buses farther away, and feel safe doing so alone. I seriously love living in Japan.
I’ve bought my 14 days JR Pass and I’m flying to Japan next month in late Oct! Watching your videos makes me so excited!
hey paolo! I just watched a 30 second ad just for you :) Really appreciate these high quality videos !! it's nice to see someone that actually lives in jp make videos about Japan rather than tourists... (kinda rare these days imo which is why I started watching more daily lifestyle vlogs from locals) not to mention your videos go in depth on all facets. keep it up dude! maybe if I visit Tokyo again or move there we can hang out ~
"Pick up your snacky snack" = me realising Paolo is my spirit animal
Hahaha.. The best part of train travel in Japan.. The snacky snacks!
the very first time i have ever seen this type of video on the shinkansen in terms of the tickets and trains themselves in this way thank you so much
I am glad you did this. Before our last trip to Japan in October 2018, I searched for a video on this topic and found some rather poor examples. I was able to make our way to the shikansen from Kyoto to Tokyo last time but knowing more now may help us save some money for our next trip back in February. :)
Paolo ☺️👍 thank you as always. Your UA-cam channel is GOLD. For a future tourist like me in Japan.
Perfect. Taking the Shinkansen from Fukuoka to Tokyo now, with one transfer in Kobe.
I love watching all your videos for tips when visiting Japan. Your excitement and the way you end food is great to watch. Keep up the good work Paolo.
Another GREAT and informative video!! Good job Paolo.. it really helps! 👍🏻❤️
Middle place is just the best. Larger, good view, nice access to food trolley and toilets. Thanks for all this usefull tips !
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING IT!
Thanks Paolo, I'll be traveling to Japan this May. Your info is definitely helpful, looking forward to the trip!!
Very well done. My wife and I are visiting Japan next spring and your videos are an amazing resource. Thank you!
Im obsessed with your channel, thank you!
Your videos are always so helpful! I can’t wait to use your tips when I go to japan.
Hey! Ive been watching almost all of your videos of Japan! Very helpful. We’re going there next week! Thankyou for this!
This is a really unique idea and helpful video for those traveling to japan for the first time. Thank you for thinking of us, Paolo!
It can be a bit daunting for those who have never been to Japan before, but Paolo's videos are great help! They helped us to before we started vlogging in Japan ourselves!
Best timing ever, I'm going to Japan next Wednesday and will be riding the shinkansen a lot! Thanks!
THIS WAS SO HELPFUL .. Thank you so much!!
honestly what a life saver 😭😭💜 i’m heading to japan next week and am planning on going one way from tokyo to osaka via shinkansen!! I didn’t even know about the limited luggage storage space on the carriages (and I’m travelling with a big luggage since it’s a 2 week trip) so thank you!!!!
Heyy, I hope you had fun visiting Japan. I’m planning to go in July I’m just curious how was your trip? And I’ve got one more question I’m also planning to go to Osaka from Tokyo how was the train experience also got big luggage with me 😅
I believe there is some companies that do provide to handle your luggage and deliver it to your hotel, I don’t know how much will cost tho
Thanks❤
@@therealbukharieven the hotels handle forwarding your luggage to your next hotel, you may want to inquire on that too…& yes, there’s lots of services here that you can either store your larger luggage (3 days) or coin lockers (smaller luggage). We are here in Osaka right now & prior to coming here I store 2 luggages for 3 days & for 6,000 yen. We’re going back to Tokyo to catch our flight to the Philippines that’s why I decided to store our excess luggage…😊
for those people who are planning to go to japan i suggest to buy a JAPAN RAIL PASS, it really helps save a lot of money to go a lot of places. on my 10 day trip I went to tokyo, osaka, nagoya, and fukuoka all in one very cheap and convenient as well but some location don't have JRP make sure to buy SUICA and load money on train station
Hello can you please give me info how and what is the best and cheapest transportation from Nagoya to Fukuoka.
Can you please tell me where it is possible to purchase the jrp for 7 days in japan. I was planning to preorder it before I left my home country, my time run out and now I need to buy it when I arrive instead..
@@snyggmikael online they will ship to you I did that bought a 7 day green car was well worth it
lets say i'm just going to travel in tokyo using its trains for around 6 days and later board shinkansen from tokyo to osaka, do you think it's worth it to buy a jr pass?
@@fridanianoname4560 yes without the pass it's super expensive
Nice tips Pablo!
I want to add two more:
1. On ekinet people living in Japan can get up to 35% off if they reserve their tickets in advance.
2. On the Hokuriku Shinkansen, car number 10 has a designated luggage area (not sure about other lines).
It’ll be my first time to travel to Japan end of the month and my first time to ride in a bullet train 🚅. This video gave pretty good ideas. Thanks!
Very informative! Thanks Paolo!
Was in Japan recently and I just loved the Shinkansen and always had kind people helping us around
I just moved to Yokohama and all this train hopping is new and crazy for me. Thanks for sharing this video bro👍
Great tips! The Tokai Tours one is a new one for me. Thanks for that!
Important info once again Paolo!!!! ✌️
Great video man. Thanks.
The is the most helpful video on the bullet trains I've seen so far.
Thank-you for your videos. Im traveling to Tokyo next March during the Cherry blossom festival. You and your camera man are doing a fantastic job and at least I'll know what to do when I arrive. 😊😊😊
One of the best train experiences ever!
Super helpful, thanks!
Thanks! Great tips! 👍🏻
Thanks for another informative video .. great help as i will be in tokyo next year for 3 weeks..
Love the Shinkansen. Best bet: save some yen and purchase an Ekiben before departing the station. More choices and save some green as well. For us, the Nozomi is the best and fastest going from Tokyo to Shin Osaka. Good job on the vlog as usual. Keep them coming.
This helps a lot! Thanks!
Great video!!
I’ve ridden the Shinkansen (Nozomi), between Tokyo and Osaka, many times and thought I’d seen the seats facing each other, but thought it was a different train model. Now I know the trick. Thanks!
Wow this video came out just in time! Taking shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto tomorrow :)
thank you!
cool how its possible to turn the seat around :)
Very helpful. Thank you.
Hello Paolo from the Philippines👋 Great Video👍
LUGGAGE TIP: When you want to put your luggage at the ends of the car, I've seen locals extending the luggage handles and slipping it through a railing in the wall to stop them from rolling around. That way you can store them upright and have more space for other luggages.
Great vid! Thanks.. I knew about the plug outlet by the window and where to store larger luggage.. did not know that seats flipped! How cool!
Thank you for the video...
Great hacks..do more hack vids.
I rode the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto and back in September. Awesome service and comfort.
Good seeing you and your wifey by the Tokyo tower the other day. Thanks for all your help!
I took my bike from Tokyo to Fukushima on a shinkansen, the space behind the back row of seats was just the right size to put the bike.
I have traveled on high speed trains all around the world, but I still prefer Japan's "bullet train" and the Green seats. it is worth the extra price for the comfort and experience. Thanks for the tips Paolo.
Wow! Nice!
That's so cool, Paolo! 😉👍
We got a JR rail pass prior to coming to Japan from the UK and the Shinkansen makes the UK rail network look like a play set. Everything leaves on time to the second, it’s clean, fast, there are no people on phones was amazing!
I should have known your vblog last month ago. I had difficulty living in Japan for 3 months. My travel in Japan was so dependent on what I saw online but it was fun and exciting. I'm hoping I'll be able save more when I go back to Japan
Great video, and thank you for sharing those tips 👍
Thanks Prince Rise!
I love you dude.. this is what I need. I'll be going to Japan next week for my 2nd visit. If you are playing basketball still, We will probably meet on the court ;) . I definitely will buy you a drink brother. I appreciate you taking time and doing videos. Keep it up.
Flipping the seats is cool. Haven’t seen it anywhere else
Hey, love this video. Very helpful! Can you please make a video about the JR Pass. Thank you!
great explanation thanks.
thanks, I'm riding the train soon!!
Thanks for the great tips, we're taking the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto in 2020. I'm glad I'm not the only person who calls them snacky snacks. Man, my back was hurting just watching you film the first part bending over in the station.
Thanks again, Paolo for another fun video 😄✌
Thanks for always watching! Much appreciated.
Paolo!!You rock
Love your videos...I’ll be in Tokyo in March...going through all your videos to plan our trip.... see ya!!!!
Me and a friend, too. So excited!!
Everything about Japan just seems super cool! :) Can't wait to ride that train one day and flip all the seats! :P
😂
非常に良い素材 👍
Flipping the seats to create luggage space. Best tip ever, as I’ll be coming to Japan for snowboarding
Great info, again. Just subscribed. Really wish we had high speed rail in the US! Seems perfect for destinations a little too far to be a convenient drive, but not far enough to make a flight out of it.
Mehhh. just fly
Took the Shinkansen with my mom to Kyoto and back last August 2018. A great experience overall despite the cost.
Great stuff - thanks for posting! I didn't know the Green car have seat warmers and moist towelettes.
I knew about all except the power outlets on the N trains. This is super helpful!
Definitely book those tickets in advance if you can! Once my JR pass expired (21 days), I had to stand in long lines to buy shinkansen tickets
Yes! I’ve been in Japan last X’mas 2016
I rode Bullet train from Tokyo going to Osaka! And i’ts very amazing (so fast)
And a litte bit expensive! I love the experience ( riding Bullet Train)
I really L❤️Ve JAPAN 🇯🇵
Soon... i’ll be back! ➡️ HOKKAIDO 🇯🇵
Paulo, hope u will feature Holkaido/ Sapporo... for some tips in riding/eating
Around the Hokkaido😘😘😘
Thank you for making good movies on UA-cam all the time.
as always...super thx
Have wanted to visit Japan for a long time. There are so many things i admire about the people and the culture. Your videos have been very helpful. We will go with some sort of group tour, as everything is so different from the states.
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Thanks for sharing...
thanks for the fantastic video !!! JR Pass is also something useful ... keep up the good video contents am loving it
Thanks Samuel Than!
SNACKY SNACK!!! great tips, pitty we just got back from Japan ;)
I love your videos Paolo! I love Japan and I hope I can go there someday :')
The video was helpful thank you🙂🙂
Cool. Glad you found it helpful.
Yes, thank you for this Paolo! As a tourist, i find Shinkansen vending machine to be quite intimidating, i always ended up using JR Pass and pick my seat at the ticket office. Great content my man!
pokcay - yeah, so much easier when they walk you through the purchase.
Paolo fromTOKYO i’m trying your tips the next time i’m in Japan! Thanks again man
Thank you so much for this info! I want to bring my family to Japan this coming April and plan to go to Osaka from Tokyo. The luggage restriction is definitely quite limiting ~
Thanks! Just reclined my seat 💺 on the nozomi line. Gush this is much more comfortable
Hi Paolo thanks a bunch for the very helpful travel tips and awesome places and food recommendations. Love your vlogs. I'll be travelling to Japan again in March this time in Osaka, Nara and Kyoto. Im thinking of going to either Mt. Fuji or Hakone from Osaka can you give me tips on how to get there, and is one day enough to go around? Need recommendations please. Thank you and more power!
this is so interesting things from japan
the trains in japan are super fast and great
we love Japanese trains running well functioned
Hey there, super love the videos. Will be going in June and was wondering if you could do a language video?
Thx Paolo
Very helpful video. Loved riding the shinkansen when I was there. Fortunately, my kids were with me to figure out which train to get on. I have the same issues in NY and Chicago. Train routes and schedules are confusing in any language!
Thanks Paolo, I'm planning to visit Japan by going to Universal Studios Japan by traveling round-trip from Tokyo to Osaka on the same day.
Awesome 👍😊🤗🤘
Pretty cool that I saw you in Nagoya Station in the middle of your filming.