The SPECTACULAR Yufuin No Mori Limited Express... Reviewed!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @NonstopEurotrip
    @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +1

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  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak1204 10 місяців тому +16

    You have a pleanstly expressive voice which moves the video right along very smoothly.

  • @LGVRhin-Rhone
    @LGVRhin-Rhone 10 місяців тому +10

    Thanks for checking out some of the older Japanese trains in service! 1:26 There are no baby shinkansen services in Kyushu. Maybe you're thinking of the Shinkansen relay expresses towards Nagasaki? 3:18 The seats being higher up is the whole selling point of this train; it's done on purpose. 4:09 Hakata to Yufuin is 138.4km by the route the Yufuin no Mori takes.
    Glad you enjoyed the train!!

  • @_autom
    @_autom 10 місяців тому +4

    JR passes are the best and Japanese trains are stunning. i was in Japan in 2019 and bopped around Western Japan on a 7-day Regional Railpass (Sanyo-San'in) pass that allowed me to check out Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Fukuoka (Hakata), Kyoto, Nara and Okayama. it is simply stunning wherever you go and the rail system is extremely efficient and organized. the wood paneling in this train is indeed exceptional. this video makes me long for another jaunt in the land of the rising sun - thanks!

    • @johnmehaffey9953
      @johnmehaffey9953 10 місяців тому +1

      Does the JR pass include the Shinkansen high speed trains as well

    • @JBS319
      @JBS319 10 місяців тому +2

      The JR Pass used to be incredible value for money for almost every trip to Japan. However, the prices increased by a whopping 70% in October, so for many trips, regional passes are better, and on many trips, it may be less expensive to purchase tickets individually.

    • @_autom
      @_autom 10 місяців тому

      Regional passes are much more economical, true - if planning to visit specific places within a region or maybe a combination of regional passes and one-off single tickets depending on your itinerary@@JBS319

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +1

      Me too, and the videos aren't even doing well 😂

  • @TheZachary2wTan
    @TheZachary2wTan 10 місяців тому +3

    I've lived in Nagasaki for five years, and the mountains would always get my attention whenever I travelled around Kyushu by train.
    The Yufuin no Mori is one of several storytelling trains in Kyushu, and while the island is out of the way compared to the major cities in Honshu, these trains are a really good way to appreciate the Japanese countryside. The best part is that these storytelling trains are not fast, which means you can really take in the sights. I've also been on the "Kawasemi Yamasemi", "Aso Boy", and the "A-Train", and they all have their charms.
    Yufu's also a great place to be. It's usually cloudy most of the time, but I was fortunate enough to enjoy a clear day during a long weekend trip, during which I could see Mt Yufudake in its entirety.

  • @michaelhall8586
    @michaelhall8586 10 місяців тому

    Always a joy watching Japanese train videos

  • @TYX8926
    @TYX8926 9 місяців тому

    As a half Japanese, I'm thrilled to see more content about Japan from you. Many of the stations and trains in Japan that I've been to are very busy and also quite convenient, and I'm really amazed by just how developed they are with train transportation when everyone else thought cars and planes were gonna supersede.
    I've been watching ever since my first ever solo trips last year and I've been really happy to see you cover all these cool train rides. I must say you have created a gem for my later solo trips. :)

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much 👍🏻 I've still got plenty of Japan content to come 😍

  • @yuukimfx1764
    @yuukimfx1764 10 місяців тому +3

    I have taken the train called sonic 883 series service which is running from Hakata to Oita at JR Kyushu in the past

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +1

      It was on the platform next to us when we departed 👍🏻

  • @luke211286
    @luke211286 10 місяців тому +4

    Happy to see you in Japan again. Speaking of great value, I find that any train in Japan outside of the Shinkansen is amazing value for money. While Europeans may find intercity/regional trains slow (none of them runs faster than 150 kph), I think it is a good pace to enjoy the wonderful scenery
    Edit: Oh, it was in 2022. Nevertheless, still happy to see you have some more videos to show 😊

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +2

      Totally agree! I love Japan I just wish my videos would do better 😂

  • @saulschlapik6818
    @saulschlapik6818 10 місяців тому +3

    I rode the Yufuin No Mori in 07 and it was wonderful. I took it from Hakata to Oita on the east coast of Kyushu. Does it still go that far? I returned to Hakata via Kokura station in Kitakyushu taking the class 885 Sonic and the 100 Kodama Shinkansen. The Sonic had a translucent partition behind the cab that turned clear when it started moving. Japanese Limited Express trains are great because you really get to see the scenery and have a huge variety of colors and designs. As you said, they're available all over Japan and essential for anyone who wants the full Japan rail experience. I rode 15 of them on that trip, making the most of my JR pass.

  • @curtbonnell4308
    @curtbonnell4308 10 місяців тому +1

    I've only been to Japan once and I loved it, beautiful country. Would be so happy to get a chance to go back one day. Another excellent video.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +1

      You should! I can't wait to go back 😁

  • @Norribol
    @Norribol 10 місяців тому +2

    Nice report! You must take the Spacia X of Tobu Railways to Nikko. Check out the Cockpit Lounge seat, we did that last November.

  • @Thom-TRA
    @Thom-TRA 10 місяців тому +2

    One of my favorite trains!

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +1

      Your present was in that bag on the table 😉

    • @Thom-TRA
      @Thom-TRA 10 місяців тому +1

      @@NonstopEurotrip and I loved it!

  • @randomtravel4361
    @randomtravel4361 7 місяців тому +1

    I was surprised to see the train so empty and you mentioned being the only foreigner in the car. Then I noticed it's filmed in 2022 and all made sense LOL

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  7 місяців тому +1

      Yeah lol. I went to Japan the week after they reopened from COVID

  • @kapilachandrabharathi7134
    @kapilachandrabharathi7134 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video
    We R going there in October
    Cheers

  • @dsdonovan
    @dsdonovan 10 місяців тому +2

    When are you travelling on the Seven Stars Kyushu?

  • @teme82
    @teme82 10 місяців тому +7

    Ah the 7-stars. That thing is pure luxury. On a side note there is no First class in JR just Green class. Just if anyone wonders when they get to the train and see no sings of the first class...

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +5

      Green Car actually, but it's usually translated as First Class on signage now too. One day I'll do the 7 stars 🤩

    • @teme82
      @teme82 10 місяців тому +2

      @@NonstopEurotrip Yeah you should do it at some point. Just keep eye on Japan Railway Journal from NHK there might be some other interesting (cheaper) trains too

  • @JohnnyHooverTravels
    @JohnnyHooverTravels 10 місяців тому +1

    What a fabulous ride! That JR ticket looks a real winner. One day for me, but right now I have a lot more of Europe to discover. Keep blazing the trail 👍

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +2

      Thanks John, get yourself to Japan you won't regret it!

  • @igorsiuda8108
    @igorsiuda8108 10 місяців тому +5

    It's also known as Yufuin Forest Railway Train.

  • @adnanvictor1601
    @adnanvictor1601 10 місяців тому +1

    awesome really appreciate your hard work you put in your videos

  • @markvogel5872
    @markvogel5872 10 місяців тому +1

    Can you buy a bento box on the train?! Also...yes please ride all the trains and have loads of content for us! These are so much more interesting than high speed lines.

  • @northeastern_steamie
    @northeastern_steamie 10 місяців тому +1

    The East Asian Railway and their services just leaves me speechless....
    Like, 'Kya hi kehne inke!'
    👏👏👏

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +1

      Tell me about it brother 🙌

    • @northeastern_steamie
      @northeastern_steamie 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@NonstopEurotrip
      I think you got it wrong.....
      By 'kya hi kehne inke' I meant, I have no words for Japanese Railways and other East Asian Systems.

    • @northeastern_steamie
      @northeastern_steamie 10 місяців тому +1

      12:02
      That's the Engine no. 51 'Hiro' outside The Japanese 'Tidmouth'❤

  • @theobrattinga500
    @theobrattinga500 10 місяців тому +2

    Great video !!

  • @richard-riku
    @richard-riku 10 місяців тому +2

    When I first travelled around japan on the japan rail pass I went on the Shinkansen as much as possible, but then I realised that most of the new lines are in tunnels and you don't see anything. So now I take much slower trains and stay in one region, enjoying the journey itself instead of the novelty of travelling on a train at over 300km/h (but mostly in a tunnel).

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +1

      It's definitely worth slowing down and seeing some of the views!

  • @harukiy.1607
    @harukiy.1607 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm not sure if you've already ridden it before, but I would highly recommend the Saphir Odoriko train operated by JR East. Its has some of the best scenery in Japan and I would love to see a video about it!

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +1

      I haven't but it's definitely on my to do list!

  • @JBS319
    @JBS319 10 місяців тому +1

    Very surprised you were the only foreigner on the train. When I took it a few weeks ago it was full of Chinese tourist groups. Then again, I was on the AM departure from Hakata which is suitable for day trips.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +1

      Yeah I was surprised how quiet it was tbh!

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak1204 10 місяців тому +4

    Glad to se 2+2 seating versus 3+2.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +3

      Narrow gauge, don't forget!

    • @LGVRhin-Rhone
      @LGVRhin-Rhone 10 місяців тому +1

      Japanese limited express train seat widths don't change that much whether you're on a shinkansen or not. Wider train= 5 abreast, Narrower train= 4abreast or fewer.

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991 10 місяців тому +1

    Great trip. Yeah, another Japanese unique train. Bit curious, is your stock of unpublished Japanese Train video still available or not?

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 місяців тому +1

      I've still got about 6 more to edit 😬

  • @whitesinjonlovealso7138
    @whitesinjonlovealso7138 10 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful

  • @lau2A68
    @lau2A68 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video. Which side of the train seats gives more scenic views, is it the right or left side? How do we choose a seat that has bigger window when we book our sear reservation? Thanks

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  8 місяців тому +1

      The right side heading towards Yufuin is better 👍🏻

    • @lau2A68
      @lau2A68 8 місяців тому

      @@NonstopEurotrip Thank you

  • @Akarom927
    @Akarom927 10 місяців тому +2

    Japan has many unique railway lines ran by some private companies

  • @esthervolkening3568
    @esthervolkening3568 3 місяці тому

    This inspired me to book a seat on the train for next month. I hope I chose a good seat

  • @Tharitkung
    @Tharitkung 8 місяців тому

    Did you have a plan for Japanese long-distance ferry? something like Yokohama-Hokkaido or Yokohama-Okinawa

  • @stijnVDA1994
    @stijnVDA1994 10 місяців тому +1

    Are you looking on going on the orange limited express train?

  • @manosm2003
    @manosm2003 10 місяців тому +2

    Νice scenery

  • @sheerluck2646
    @sheerluck2646 2 місяці тому

    is there an additional payment to reserved yufuin express train using JR Pass?

  • @thomas-xj1hs
    @thomas-xj1hs 10 місяців тому +1

    i missed this last week somehow...

  • @aethann024
    @aethann024 Місяць тому

    How far ahead did you book your ticket and seat?

  • @eisenbahnerharthausen
    @eisenbahnerharthausen 10 місяців тому +2

    Very nice train! If I would ever go to Japan, I would ride this.
    P.S.: The google translator translated the video title to 'SCHRECKLICHE' which means 'horrifying'. What did you write there?

  • @mardsflexo_
    @mardsflexo_ 10 місяців тому +1

    How many carriages does it hav

  • @timothyschell
    @timothyschell 4 місяці тому

    I'm going to japan, ride some trains in 2025. So if you have some tips.... I have to travel from beppu to nagasaki

  • @elfacisco
    @elfacisco 10 місяців тому +2

    36 eur for 100km is great value ? what?

  • @Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi
    @Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi 10 місяців тому

    Boa viagem de trem ai

  • @Clickworker101
    @Clickworker101 10 місяців тому +6

    The German Translation of the Title is Wrong.
    Japanese awful superscenic express: (…)
    I would use aussergewöhnlich eigenwillig or individuell instead

  • @philipbaker4003
    @philipbaker4003 5 місяців тому

    The train itself is amazing but the ride is extremely uncomfortable and Yufuin itself is very overrated. In fairness, our visit was ruined by rain and wind, next to no restaurants open and those that were had excessive wait times. Might be more enjoyable in summer but even more busy. We’ve done it, didn’t like it, won’t return.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  5 місяців тому

      It was one of my favourite trains and places I visited in Japan over my month there

  • @BsBsBock
    @BsBsBock 10 місяців тому +2

    Crazy how fucked up the country rly is track quality

  • @chavandposh
    @chavandposh 5 місяців тому

    I ve been on Yufuin no mori around 5 times. not recommended to board this train between Yufuin and Oita, slower than bus. and sceneries die

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  5 місяців тому

      This is much better than the bus

    • @chavandposh
      @chavandposh 5 місяців тому

      most of time sceneries are good. but not in Yufuin-Oita. its just deep mountain. little forests, and its going around.

  • @jimtakahashi4638
    @jimtakahashi4638 5 місяців тому

    Not only the train and the views along the way but also Yufuin Station and its surrounding scenery are so very impressive. Thanks for this vid. Much appreciated.
    Kia Ora from NZ