🇯🇵Riding Japan's Greatest Luxury Sleeper Train || Cassiopeia (Tokyo→Sendai)

[@kugastravel5180]

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[@iatsd]

That room is kinda somewhat like the Amtrak Superette sleeper rooms. Except it's larger, more pleasant to be in, clean, and everything in the room actually works. And it's cheaper to book.

[@francisbtube]

Just a tip you said “these sofas turn in to a bed”. They are seats in English. A Sofa normally seats three or more people, though sometimes two. But a two seater is also called a “love seat” at least in the United States. I’m English not American and can’t remember if the English use the word “love seat” lol 😂.

[@francisbtube]

Another tip, if it helps… with your bread roll you said “I got a refill” in English that’s usually used for beverages, like tea, coffee or soda. With a bread roll you might say “It was so good, I asked for another (or another one), if you were talking about a whole plate of food like a starter or maybe a side-salad, and you were British you might ask for “second helpings”. Hope this helps. 😎

[@iatsd]

@@francisbtube Just a tip, but if they are in a train or boat and they are fixed, then they are seats, not chairs. :p No one likes pedantry, especially when it's unnecessary. Save it for actual grammatical errors like confusing "is" for "are" or anything else that will make you unpopular by pointing out.

[@francisbtube]

@@iatsd Thanks of course your right about chairs, silly me seats, I’ll edit mine. Totally disagree about “pedantry” it was/is a heartfelt response to someone who’s first language is not English, and makes funny commentary tracks in English. Just aiding someone who chooses to promote his videos to an English speaking audience. It’s up to him whether he wants the feedback. Perhaps if he responds with a thanks you can respectfully remove your comment.

[@NathanPatra]

This is EXACTLY how a travel vlog should be, no talking, just taking in the sites and the sounds, and enjoying the whole experience in POV.

[@TexasCat99]

Both can be good. Depending on the YTubber. Seen great and bad with and without them talking. But this channel is awesome.

[@Michael-iw3ek]

And no stupid background music!!!

[@samiatash2160]

And no selfies too

[@daydays12]

@@Michael-iw3ek Agree 100%

[@daydays12]

@@samiatash2160 Agree 1OO%

[@CasualGamer11]

the platform workers waving off the train as it departs is so cute!

[@alisonlee3314]

I know! That wouldn't happen in my country!

[@Савеля-ы4н]

Почему у нас работники платформы не машут уходящему? Это так уютно!

[@daydays12]

that's Japan!

[@apokalipsx25]

Another proof that Japans trains are on another level. Thanks for sharing your expirience.

[@rafaelsays175]

That observatory lounge is next level. Absolutely gorgeous 👍🏼

[@thomassmall990]

I liked the luxurious Aspects of this ride . The spacious sleeping quarters, the dining in fancy windowed cars with plush seating , and watching the countryside as I'm eating.

[@trishrobinson5828]

Social distanced salad. Brilliant. Another lovely journey, plus food. Thank you.

[@marcomeyer]

I like your personal style how you describe your travels. Your movies are very interesting and well edited. Japan must be a wonderful country, indeed. Thank you very much!

[@qjtvaddict]

It’s not but it’s clean

[@Daneelro]

20:43 "Where are we..." Challenge accepted! 00:00 (teaser) 1.2 km past Izumizaki 00:35 (Tokyo) Ueno 07:08 (Tokyo) Uguisudani 07:25 Nippori to Nishi-Nippori 07:47 (Tokyo) Oji 08:03 Arakawa river bridge 1 km before Kawaguchi 08:11 2 km before Shiraoka 12:05 2.9 km past Oyama (under the Tohoku Shinkansen & next to its maintenance base) 12:24 3.6 km before Koganei (under the Tohoku Shinkansen) 14:41 Kamasusaka 15:55 1.2 km past Nasushiobara 16:32 Takaku 16:42 3 km before Sukagawa 17:24 2.2 km before Sukagawa 17:32 1.2-1.7, 2.1-2.5 km past Izumizaki (out of sequence!) 18:09 1.5 km before Asakanagamori 18:19 Koriyama 18:54 1.3 km past Koriyama 20:02 2.7-2.1 km before Sugita 20:19 1.5 km before Sugita 20:33, 21:00 1-0.8 km before Kosugo 21:33 3 km before Iwanuma 21:51 1.4-0.9 km before Iwanuma 22:18 Sendai

[@shayemari]

Impressive!

[@alisonlee3314]

Amazing!

[@godseye_2829]

How??????

[@pantherkremasti]

Αλήθεια τώρα ?

[@csbalachandran]

*Every* one of your train videos is so enjoyable and soothing. I'll likely never be able to travel to the places you go, but since you take us (me) along, I really enjoy every trip. Thank you for doing this. May be some day I will get to travel on some of these trains, myself. Also, I like how you express thanks to people, machines, etc.; this is very cultured. Keep the interesting videos coming!! Happy and safe travels to you.

[@christophdeelmann6970]

"Social distanced salad" made me laugh. Thanks for this low-key humor, I enjoy that.

[@nastygoyenggg]

thank you for taking us into this amazing cassiopeia experience. the train is awesome as what they story told!!!❤❤❤

[@kiklocus4660]

Japan such a clean place and so much surrounded by nature

[@ModernClassic]

I got to ride this train when it was still running in regular service - I felt very lucky as an American to do that. Really cool to see it running again at all, even just for excursions. The bed actually isn't as big as you think... remember that these rooms can accommodate two people. One person sleeps perpendicular to the window at the back of the room while the other sleeps parallel to it on the side. So you end up banging a lot of heads or feet together during the night because you're sharing one corner. Still was a really fun trip when I took it. They did used to turn the train around somewhere in the middle of the night so that people in the lounge had an unobstructed view out the back. (That meant people in the suite room had the locomotive view for the rest of the trip.)

[@kastandlee]

The reversal was at Aomori. When my wife and I rode Sapporo-Ueno, the lounge car was unfortunately out of service.

[@ModernClassic]

@@kastandlee Oh no! Was it still attached, or completely missing from the train? (And if it was attached, what would make it "out of service"?) I can't imagine what this train would look like without its rounded ends.

[@kastandlee]

@@ModernClassic The car was completely missing from the train. When we went down to that end of the train looking for the lounge, all we found was a notice in Japanese that my wife (who had learned some Japanese) was unable to puzzle out. It became obvious, though, when a couple of crew members came through the door and all that was behind them was noisy machinery from what I thought was a generator car to power the train services. While we did not get the full experience that we wanted (including the Cassiopeia Suite), we are still very happy that we were able to ride the train as intended, as an overnight sleeper train.

[@chandrashekharsahu7972]

Very good feel s this view in journey

[@smokeylovesfire1589]

No music and no talking! Brilliant! This train kind of reminds me of a huge Airstream travel trailer.

[@gayatoro2332]

Thanks as always for giving us the opportunity to experience this being far-far away from Japan.

[@francisbtube]

You are so polite your parents raised you well. Maybe you can tell them one of your viewers on KZbin said “you should be proud of your son, not only is he funny but a fine example of a Japanese Citizen and human being”!

[@HappyComfort]

Thank you for sharing this very nice trip! Although I am not big on skimpy French food serving sizes but probably tastes nice. I really enjoy your relaxing low key videos 👍😁🥳🥳🥳🥳🌷

[@iowa_don]

$1,196 USD for a 6 and a half hour ride!!??? $3.06 USD per minute!! WOW!!

[@0sireion]

My question as well! Did Kuga miss a decimal point? It's nice, but I don't know if it is worth over $1,000 per seat.

[@wednesdayissushiday]

It would seem to be correct, not a typo. But from what I have seen its not just the train, most deals depart Ueno and return but Shinkansen to Tokyo and include accommodation for one or 2 nights, and some meals. Still not cheap though.

[@leerichards7505]

I was so shocked by the price I came to the comments mid-video to see what other people thought 😂

[@pedro3000]

Kuga fo realz Bro - $1200 US ?

[@SenorHybrido]

This isn't a regular service, it's a chartered ride for nostalgic train enthusiasts, so without the frequency (economy of scale) of a regular service it costs a lot more to maintain the old carriages in tip-top condition, similar to the Orient Express.

[@r.h.brothers74]

Excellent job.. My self and my two sons are always watching your travels videos... Truly we enjoyed the places and everything... We appreciate you... May almighty God bless you forever... From SRI LANKA 😊😊😊

[@AmbientWalking]

Keep on moving! Don't stop! Your videos are amazzzzzing! Always happy to see them!

[@daydays12]

I love this video - with no music or talking, just the experience of the train ride.. Very nice.

[@WaltherLigtvoet]

Nice to see you enjoyed the "Haute Cuisine" style lunch. :-) This style is really all about quality food, artistically presented on large plates. The motto is "food needs to be as beautifully presented as it has to be tasty."

[@jpofgwynedd3878]

Nouvelle Cuisine, surely? The emphasis being on being served decoratively as a feast for the eyes first, then "the freshest, finest ingredients" to tease the palate with many different courses to experience... Give a big plate of steak and chips (fries) with a leafy salad any time... LOL

[@gmonynegro595]

@@jpofgwynedd3878 The food is garbage.

[@AML2000]

@@jpofgwynedd3878 As soon as I see them using the food to draw silly pictures on the plate, I know I won't like it!

[@petek5523]

That beef looked like shoe leather 😅

[@patriciadolbleskin2748]

Maybe good but there's nothing to eat😂😂😂

[@ciaobella8963]

Congratulations on exceeding 300K subscribers! Well done. You deserve it!

[@brian402]

Very good to see the platform staff workers all waving the train departing,i have been told that this practice is also known to happen at the leading main international airports in Japan by the outside ground crew when a plane is departing.Awesome video you made here & what a amazing luxury sleeper train👍

[@okkami676]

The outer appearance of this train looks so cool. It's like a combination of retro + futuristic.

[@ironeagle2526]

Japan is a awesome place to visit

[@kastandlee]

My wife and I rode this train in regular service Sapporo-Ueno in 2007. I would have been delighted to be able to get the Cassiopeia Suite, but as you said, it's nearly impossible to book. Even the higher-end sleepers at that end of the train were already booked by the time we reserved. (You couldn't reserve them more than 30 days in advance, and only in Japan; that is, we couldn't book them until we arrived in Japan.) We were also traveling on a 3-week JR rail pass, so we only had to pay for the sleeper upgrade and for portions of the travel running over non-JR lines. (The cost was less than what you had to pay for this trip.) Unfortunately, the lounge car was out of service on our trip, which was a shame, as we were really looking forward to seeing the countryside from it. It was still a wonderful trip. It's a shame that there is only the one paired sleeper train left in Japan. I think that if we travel to Japan again, we might be more likely to take ferries for the more relaxed overnight trips. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@hfb_blaacc2591]

Even as someone who really loves trains (especially overnight ones), I don't think I would ever pay this much for a ride this short... It's pretty and all, but yeah...

[@caractax.3110]

I love the waving tradition in Japan. So nice and friendly 👋🤩💕

[@rustinpieces]

Indeed, amazing! You see this with Japanese ferries as well. Such a difference in attitude towards the (dearly, here) paying passengers than probably anywhere else in the world.

[@caractax.3110]

@@rustinpieces You're so right!

[@2eleven48]

Railway/ferry staff are paid to do this.

[@2eleven48]

@Justice ....I doubt very much what you describe continues to be standard practice in Japan. If, however, that is the case, I urge you to contact the appropriate authorities. Robert, UK.

[@carolemerle9995]

No, Kuga san, you are VERY fitting and I love your videos. So glad I subscribed.

[@fredfoz6730]

A great video , i really enjoy ed watching ,a trip to add to my must-do list, best wishes from England.

[@WildWildWeasel]

Every time someone mentions "Cassiopeia" it reminds me of a group by the same name, from the same country as the train who are just music virtuosos, I've seen them live only once in my life and I would hunt to see them again.

[@moogmike1]

Lovely train and lovely train journey....and I am sure you are 'Cool Enough' and as for you 'not fitting' I am sure you would fit and be welcomed anywhere. Another great video Kuga I look forward to your next one. Thank You.

[@mariamatus9114]

God, I loved your meal. The presentation of each plate was stunning (and seems the food was delicious, according to you!). I think the large plates are used mostly in formal dining. The portions were simply lovely, and each plate brought out to you was magnificently presented (almost like a work of art). The ambience (*chef kiss*). And the music was so appropriate. If I lived in Japan, I'd definitely take a trip on that Luxury Sleeper Train. So worth it.

[@tomburns7544]

Thank you for another relaxing train ride, Kuga!!!

[@davidpaulmert800]

I'm Canadian but love seeing parts of Japan. Thank u

[@luizeduardomaia6262]

With your travels I get to know a little bit of Japan and how technology can provide comfort and well-being. I'm Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil.

[@Puddycat00]

I love your cute humor. It’s why I watch. Of course i am also envious of your trips, but also happy for u to enjoy. I wish I had such a great job

[@NU11-zero]

2:05 I'm not sure if he waved or coughed, either way, very badass to be at the front of a beautiful train, standing menacingly

[@kristinaexpat3843]

Always enjoy your videos!! Thanks from Portugal!

[@robertplunkett4737]

Excellent presentation. Very good review of Cassiopeia transportation system. Wonderful accommodation, food, sleeper room, enjoyable scenery. Thank you

[@nathanwulf]

That is a BEAUTIFUL train, possibly the most stunning coaches I've ever seen in Japan. And it's loco-hauled! I wouldn't be able to justify the price though, it's almost £1000!! even the shinkansen Gran Class from Tokyo all the way to Aomori costs less than £200, though I do get that is a special tour.

[@chungregina3387]

Thank you for the lovely train ride 😍

[@MesaperProductions]

Love your stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@Mentality2]

I so do not know why but I really dig the simple decor of the train

[@deanzaZZR]

Train nerd alert! I do understand why some people are crazy about trains, but you will find me on the cheaper and much faster Shinkansen to Sendai. Thanks for sharing!

[@char1737]

The big plate well it makes the food look small so that when you finish and are filled up it fills you with joy

[@jag19966]

REAL food on a train! YES! ❤

[@johnbowyer6902]

Thank you for the lovely ride. You would think that if they're going to use plates that size, they would put something on them. Not 'Social Distance Salad' and the main meal. Haha! 😅.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

That was quite an impressive meal, and quite apt for the decor.

[@h.w.a.batterink1027]

Thank you so much for taking me on this beautiful trip. Youre plate is so big because you are eating high quality 5 star. The way the present it, makes it tasted more beautifull. I hope you have great times there. I love orange juce also!

[@radvelfatra]

very nice presentation of the train, thanks the train is absolutely magical I wish you many happy drives

[@lalalalalala8147]

Thank you so much, I enjoyed this video very much! Greetings from Germany / England.

[@aboutvietnam084]

Incredibly interesting trip, thank you for sharing🤝

[@eottoe2001]

It's cool that the railroads in Japan cater to train buffs. The room reminded me of Amtrak as well as the cars. I am surprised that the track in Japan is not welded rail. Also, it was nice to see the freight cars. TY for the video. The tickets were too expensive for such a short ride.

[@ScoobyDigites]

I really enjoyed joy these videos. Very relaxing

[@maxhung0936]

太好了 有你這樣介紹 才知道有這樣的火車 謝謝😍

[@ddnn974]

Really great nostalgic ride! It’s expensive but totally worth it for people who enjoy trains

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. And yes, locomotive Haulage passengers train in Japan, something rare to see in current time. I hope in the future, this train can be resurrected as regular train like Sunrise Express, and running to Hokkaido directly or indirectly (stopped at nearby Ferry port cities and transferred to Ferry to Hokkaido).

[@leighnisbett9691]

The style of the food is noval cuisine ,it's like an upper class French style of cooking and plating as there are around 6/7 courses and the portions are small so every course can be eaten without filling up in the first few courses .

[@swampfuel20]

Well Done. 1st class train. Amtrak is chuggin along while Japanese trains are Smooooooooth!

[@rustinpieces]

Very nice train, but that ticket-price! Goodness! The food looked good though, and having your own toilet is pretty special. Thanks again for a beautiful trip! Either this year or next, I'll be visiting Japan - taxes hit me hard this year. In a positive way though. 🙂

[@angeladavis2010]

Awesome job, keep posting ❤

[@cognac80]

Thanks! Your videos are so inspiring. がんばって!

[@kugastravel5180]

Thanks!🤝

[@BioCful]

😎 now that I know you're 'not cool enough' my respect for you has grown exponentially! Keep up your travels.

[@Azu512]

That price tag better include a great accommodation and a return trip as well! 1k+ would be ridiculous for just a train ride

[@pedro3000]

+ Massage 🤣

[@lameowizard]

Still better value than Amtrak sleepers...

[@georgeplagianos6487]

@@lameowizard oh?, what's the going rate on Amtrak?

[@levenscott645]

Outrageous price for very little. Cold sandwich for breakfast!

[@mrkevind]

Maybe add a map at the beginning to show where you are going to and from?

[@ediapaff8858]

are you also a fan of solo travel japan's chanel? 🤗

[@azby7933]

That is what I always wish for on any travel video. It really helps and to know the distance.

[@loukiakorkoli8179]

Great idea to show the route on map. Thank you Kuga

[@scotttuzzolino6513]

That was really sweet. Thank you.

[@ryanhodges7101]

This was an awesome video! I still am amazed at how clean Japan is. It’s really cool to see that. Here in the USA there is garbage everywhere.

[@daydays12]

Yes Same here.

[@Andrewjg_89]

Funny looking trains these are. I like how Japan has the best trains with all sorts of shapes and colours.

[@gmcclement]

"Scallop with social distanced salad."🤣 Great video.

[@darcybowyer5743]

Even for the price, this still looked like a really enjoyable ride. Love O do if I ever get to visit Japan. 👍☺️

[@crystalting3384]

I think I saw this train on Shota no Sushi or other TV dramas and felt sad that I couldn’t try it myself. It’s still no chance for me as it’s pricey! Thanks Kuga for ‘taking us on board’ with you 😊

[@laurad4486]

I love your sense of humour especially the salad lol.... Thanks for your video ! Big love from South Korea 🇰🇷❤️

[@AAA77444]

Thanks i really felt i was there with u I guess the high price is for the fine cuisine service and else...

[@luke211286]

Gorgeous train. But with the price tag, I'd simply be content with watching this video. So nice though to see Cassiopeia get revived albeit with a different setup

[@chandanisamaraweera7827]

Your travel vlog presentation is super nice. I also watched Australia travelling.

[@CrankyAuntyLinda]

Wonderful video!

[@paulybarr]

19: 13 I would say that the 'pillow thing' is to be used as an armrest, for when the seat is a seat ( as you found it when you first entered the room). It is certainly of no use as a pillow!

[@DLeadVox]

I enjoy your videos very much!

[@solarbirdyz]

I see the name and all I think is the 1970s jazz band Casiopea which I first heard of like ten years ago. They're very good if you like late-mid-century Japanese jazz. (I do.)

[@paracog]

I hope you have some money left over for other trips now. That was quite a haircut you took on that ticket price!

[@vikingrage]

a little side note to your AWESOME videos - people are not "COOL" because they drink alcohol... you are cool because you DONT drink it - who cares what people think - just enjoy yourself as you do 😀

[@jennyd255]

I have to say, these days NOT drinking alcohol seems WAY cooler than drinking alcohol to my eyes. Alcohol has become rather last millennium. Also thank you for sharing such a lovely trip, I am really pleased to have seen it, but at the price I think I will content myself with just enjoying your lovely video.

[@Eilen719]

Thank you for sharing. Agreed . It would be nice if this is a longer trio. Overnight be great.

[@billhunnicutt3883]

I really enjoyed the video, thanks for posting!

[@shoked99]

Nice trip. You were in a comedic mood. 😆

[@dslrjunkie]

that train ride is giving me the hunger games vibe, it looks so luxurious as if you're gonna be a tribute after they have pampered you throughout your commute.. 😂

[@whitehorse2501]

Wonderful video , I'm dreaming in yr journey ! Many thannks from Milan, Italy

[@magkal8690]

Thank you for making me travel with you , in such a classy and comfortable way, to Yuzuru Hanyu's city.

[@LWJCarroll]

13;33. Lol so funny, thats the best description I have seen of these types of food servings…so funny thanks! Laurie NZ.

[@paulfelsman]

Amazing video Kuga, thank you 👍👌🙋

[@SalvaBarbus]

It's a shame that the Tokyo to Sapporo night train was retired, I would totally book a ticket right now if it was still in service. Let's hope that, along with the current revival of night trains (especially in Europe), Japan can get some more night trains back into service.

[@David_P132]

From what I remember from 2018, the shinkansen ran from Tokyo to Hakodate, and we had to change to a local train from there on to Sapporo. I believe it was a narrow-gauge track for that section. There were plans to extend the shinkansen all the way to Sapporo - don't know how that's going.

[@pumpkinhill4570]

With Shinkansen and cheap flights there isn’t really room for anything other than luxury trains overnight, which are indeed getting more popular. Cruise-ship style ferries overnight are still common at a low price though. David: Construction to Sapporo continues, will open in 2030.

[@David_P132]

@@pumpkinhill4570 Cheers!

[@andrewjones-productions]

@@David_P132 The shinkansen linking Hakodate to Sapporo is scheduled to open by the end of the FY2030 (Essentially anytime between April 2030 and March 2031).

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

I thought this had been taken out of service and scrapped! This is brilliant news!

[@jodiescarcega1924]

Dinner looks like a snack to me .

[@eliteeldt]

You have a great sense of humor!

[@francisbtube]

Hi Kuga Travel, Thanks for your great videos. I was thinking about the breakfast you were given, presented beautifully in its “box” as is the custom in Japan; but I thought it was a shame you weren’t given a breakfast tray with real china plates, a glass for your drink and maybe a coffee cup, for tea or coffee like they offer on business and firs class on Eurostar, considering the price you are paying for your ticket. Hitting the subscribe button now. 👏

[@dskadd32]

A great train and a great trip! Yay

[@GedMaybury23]

20:39 - that was a very short nap! I could locate you very precisely at Koriyama station before you set the bed (I can read hiragana), and now here you are just north of Fukushima - about 1km short of Kosugo Station or more precisely at 37.92327129535264, 140.59840424193507 on the Tohoku Line. Like 15 minutes later at most!