Our First JAPANESE BULLET TRAIN RIDE! - Shinkansen Second Class Review (Tokyo to Osaka, Japan)

We're taking our first Japanese Bullet train, a.k.a. Shinkansen, from Tokyo to Osaka, Japan! We'll be showing off what second class tickets get you, which juuuust might surprise you!
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[@molindiawalker3532]

I love love your videos. I am 65 and disabled. Live in NW TN and will never get to travel as y'all do.. Heck, I will never be able to travel. Y'all are so sweet to each other. love it.

[@masato4721]

I have used many trains of the world and Japanese trains are definitely the cleanest. I’m proud of that as a Japanese.

[@taimaxxx6]

@Xman Hunter We have a fastest train😂😂 603km

[@privateyoshi8268]

I’m Japanese too, but I think Shinkansen is not always the best train in the world. There are a lot of trains which are faster than it. However, I agree Shinkansen is one of the most safety and clean trains all over the world. Actually any big mechanical accidents have not occurred from beginning.

[@DIO-xy1hk]

同じくほこりにおもう

[@Avianca-rr3rf]

Xman Hunter brightline aint a bullet train. It is a very comfortable and clean train though.

[@bonehand87]

自炊的生活Yossy nope, Japan has the fastest train although it is still in development ready for 2027

[@albedo0point39]

You guys missed a trick. Shinkansen food service is really poor, because everyone buys Ekiben (Eki=station Ben for Bento box) packed meals to eat on the journey. All the large stations have hundreds of varieties - with some on ice, some self heating packs and lots of local specialities. If you travel Shinkansen again, getting a good Ekiben is a MUST! Also toilets and wash basins generally don’t have paper - but you can get free packs of towels all over the place. People advertising things in malls and on the street hand out free packs - just collect some.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks for all the tips! Can't believe we hadn't heard about the Ekiben before 🤦‍♀️

[@user-us3bi4dn3e]

日本に来てくれてありがとう！！ またいつでも来てください！！ Thank you for visiting Japan. Please come back again anytime.

[@terrif1263]

It's funny you mentioned the swivel seats!! When I was in Kyoto I saw the seats all change and then all the attendants came out and bowed before letting us on. I love japan!!

[@nickyG1212]

My favorite thing in Japan were the train stations some of which were immense underground mazes of shopping and dining. We got the JR rail pass first class tickets and were pleased with the comfy seats with foot rests and plenty of leg room, not to mention free WiFi. Japan is efficient and clean and always on time. Had the hardest time with our Airbnb washing machine too! Oh and figuring out the hot water system at our apartment was an adventure too.

[@Mrte2010]

Welcome to Japan Thank you for your experience of the Shinkansen! Please come again 😊

[@FolkertVeenstra]

You needed to do both tickets the same time in the machine.

[@BucketListTravellers]

The JR Pass is really handy. We used it a couple of years ago and managed to see quite a bit of Japan with it. You do still need to reserve the individual tickets to make sure you get a seat on the trains you want.

[@danispenelli5470]

I've seen videos from others about what's hard about being successful on KZbin, and I'm sure you two have your own struggles, but you don't dwell on it in your videos. You two set yourself apart by being open, honest, and inclusive. You don't talk over each other or squabble on camera. You're a dynamic team who works well independently and together. Love you two! My favorite channel for sure! Thank you and safe travels!

[@keandric2765]

Are you kidding? He talks over her and interrupts her All the time. To the point where a number of people comment on it out of annoyance in most of their videos ....... :/

[@nickandhelmi]

I remember my first time taking Shinkansen, helmi was so crazy looking at watch and say "we better be in platform like 10mins earlier". Then I know why, coz they are super on time!! We love Japan's transportation - clean, easy access and fast 😁 Can't wait to see more Japan videos too😃

[@badabing8884]

Yep, an amazing ride. I went on one a few weeks ago now. Tokyo to Osaka took 3 hours and then stayed in Osaka for 3 days before going to Kyoto and then back to Tokyo.

[@paulmoore4223]

I loved that you were concerned about talking on the train, much respect for where you are. Great ambassadors for the US. big thumbs up. Come back to the UK soon

[@KINGOTHL]

There is a phone app that works well. You can reserve any seat available in any train. Used it for two people Tokyo to Kyoto roundtrip. Worked well, did everything from my cell phone while in Tokyo. Don't forget the Bento before you get onboard. Get a GPS app that records top speed. I got 186MPH between Tokyo and Nagoya.

[@philipguacci6452]

The trains are more sleeker and faster than the trains of my 1985 trip. Maximum was 210 km/h. I was touring and got to Expo 85 in Tsukuba. Ah fond memories of a 24 y/o me. Happy travels.

[@epikstuff9014]

Them: 2 and a half hours is not that long. Me, a Singaporean: 30 minutes is already very long

[@the100guy]

You guys are my number 1 main influence to not give in to the 9-5 and 'follow my dreams' by attempting my own little (big) travel project, shooting 100 shots of 100 cities around the world. Thanks for all your videos and please keep them coming for many years x

[@coupleandacompass7454]

Japan is on our short list - the train looks awesome!

[@mikamikaph.d2428]

Thank you for introducing Shinkansen. Your vieo is so exciting!

[@joits]

The whole video I was planning to comment about getting the JR Pass but then you did mention it at the end. Another bonus of getting the JR Pass is that you can use it on the JR Lines in Tokyo like the Yamanote Line which I noticed you used to get to Tokyo station. It also works for JR lines in other cities as well and when we were in Hiroshima, there is a JR Ferry that we were able to use the pass to get to Miyajima Island.

[@G-y_m]

Didnt make it to the end but had the same comment. Instead of showing the ticket they just show the jr pass and go to where they need to. No need to over complicate things

[@lauralenau590]

Wow, I just finished this video and then received a notification of you posting a new one. What fine service! 😄😂✌️

[@j.j.foster7002]

Enjoyed your video immensely. I love that you share all the various foods with us. Wish I could have seen more of the train itself, and more of the scenery passing at speed. Well done, in any event.

[@keandric2765]

Yeah, I'm always bummed we never get to see more of the scenery :(

[@NomadBears]

Great video, lots of fun to watch, we can't wait to see Osaka and Kyoto this weekend. Hope you enjoy your time there.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks! We hope you all have fun there too! Osaka and Kyoto are both such amazing cities 👍

[@user-ks3tx7sd7b]

お二人さん またJAPAN (紀州 高野山)へ いらっしゃ〜い！

[@cjcj6945]

Thank you for the fun video... love Japan and the Japanese people and culture are one of a kind! Such a polite and delightful society... they are such wonderful and responsible stewards of their country, the pristine landscapes are a treat for the eye! Love to Japan from America😊💞

[@StefanYouCan]

I love all the details in your videos like where you can hang the jacket in the train !!

[@fengxiong520]

I fucking love this couple so much

[@silentviewer1797]

Yay! Back in japan! Enjoy

[@ChrisandNima1]

Wow that train is really impressive.

[@carmonslaugh9994]

Wow! You know what? I had no idea bullet trains in Tokyo would go that fast.

[@JamesonDizzle]

I landed in Osaka two years ago and it was just as crappy weather but was a typhoon! Literally. Oh and that gyoza reminded me of when I found a small restaurant in Tokyo that was “champagne and gyoza”! Was amazing (in roppongi )

[@searbhreathach9762]

Ya know what? I subscribed, awesome content! LOVE IT!!

[@matsupj5003]

It’s nice video. There is an one more fun when we get on Shinkansen. That is Obento(Lunch box) we can buy it at each station. There are many kinds Obento.Eveyone should try it!!

[@SusanInRealLife]

My husband and I love your videos and watch every one. "Let's see what our friends Allison and Eric are doing" is a common phrase in our house. Feel free to upload more, we will watch!

[@Theendlessadventure]

That's amazing! We're so glad we can bring you both along with us 💗Thanks for the message 🙌

[@Bubby1100]

I enjoy your adventures. I hope you are as happy together as you seem.

[@BellaDiary]

AHHHHHHH you guys are sooooo sweet!! Love that you showed so much respect for the local culture! I've actually just popped up a vlog of my trip to Japan so its really interesting to see things from your point of view too! This has to be one of my fav video series yet guys- keep it up! xx

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Great video guys!

[@nrg14141]

何を話しているのかさっぱり分からないけど、楽しんでいることだけは分かる。 いい思い出になったかな？😌

[@ISTARI22]

Keep making these kind of vlogs! Love it. From Singapore!

[@hoochfroosch6281]

I love shinkansen so much. So smooth... the best train in the world! Actually i experienced like you had... my ticket also didn't work. Apparently, i have to go to the far left machine.

[@loci2304]

Wellcome to Japan!!! よい旅を。新幹線は日本の誇り。

[@runningrock124]

I want to go to Japan! maybe in 1-2 years. I'm from USA.

[@sandyrainy77]

Someone need to introduce food here.Especially Ekiben! I love that you enjoyed Japan a lot!

[@la_veroynomas]

Just watch all the videos! Yeah! 😊😃😀 now all caught up! Planning my own year long travel and pick up lots of tips! Now to start watching the way a away!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Amazing!! So glad we could help with tips/inspiration for your travels! Maybe we'll see you on the road soon 😁

[@zoemorrison07]

I’m glad you guys had a decent travel day! Especially after the hectic travel of New Zealand 🇳🇿! Hahaha it made me laugh when Eric outed you guys for eating snacks 😂👌🏼 I loved you guys vlogging the bullet train 🚅! It looked actually really comfy for travelling. Looking forward to seeing the next travels you guys get up to! 💗

[@Theendlessadventure]

We loved the bullet train! Trains in Japan in general are fairly stress-free, but this one was especially lovely. 😊Thanks for traveling along with us!

[@hoaha6278]

Thanks for sharing. Will be there the 1st week of April. Just bought the JR pass in US for 7 days $263.

[@zarebr]

For those dreaming of "once of a lifetime bullet train experience", the fast trains in Italy reach speeds to 300kph, so you can as well have the same exp while for example visiting Naples from Milan.

[@DreamOfFlying]

I heard they shake sometimes, and aren’t this comfy. They’re also supposed to be late sometimes! Still very good trains, and a great achievement!

[@guyshiboleth1342]

Another awesome video

[@junchan2121]

日本へようこそ！😊☺️ 楽しんでいますね♪ とてもいいカップルで羨ましいですねー✨また日本に遊びにきて下さいね♪

[@risingsunjapanguideinfo8405]

Thank you for choosing Japan for your travel destination. Did you enjoy traveling in Japan enough? Please come to Japan again, if any chance. 👍

[@Vaylon77244]

Nice posting👍…& nice bgm***🎼❗️

[@ChrisWhiteAroundTheGround]

How interesting! Swivel seats, ingenious.

[@juanr.155]

Did you buy your tix at the station? Where can i check the times? Gonna do the same trip from tokyo to osaka in two weeks and im a bit confused and scared!

[@bakasheru]

I can't stress it enough to people visiting Japan, if you think of hopping cities in Japan... get the bloody JR pass. It will save you so much money and so much trouble, like no faffing about with confusing tickets and set in stone time schedules. You can also get regional JR passes, they are cheaper and do allow to ride the Nozomi. But only valid in the southern part of Japan. (not Tokyo - Osaka but Osaka-Fukuoka)

[@HIROYUKIZ]

goodvideo! I love SHINKANSEN Japan

[@przychodzkipl]

What a great video. Liked and subscribed

[@kimiakiooyama6149]

Nice couple , good luck !

[@jamieball8662]

The pun was great 😂😂 😂

[@liam_smith_65536]

Nice editing👏

[@Christina-Bobina]

This video was nostalgic. My husband and I did the JR Pass for two weeks and the bullet trains were my fave

[@Theendlessadventure]

That sounds amazing! They definitely make traveling through such a big country much easier 👍

[@abhijitmore3729]

It may sound weird but i can lick exterior design of shinkansen... i m impressed soo much...😋

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Yep, riding the Bullet Train is an awesome experience! Hope to do it again one day, and nice video by the way! Cheers

[@Centre14]

4:46 these seats can spin so if you were to travel in a group of four, you can face each other

[@davidmyee5700]

Love your trips to Asia.

[@daioshou008]

Oh Awesome, Gyoza and Karaage!

[@orahouruhoura]

Tq for this video

[@treasurehuntfoodies]

The bullet train looks super cool and fun experience! Hope you guys do some great foodie experiences there! You got to do it for the vlog.......do it for us.... please....... we need to experience it too!!!

[@Theendlessadventure]

We have tons of yummy food adventures coming up from Osaka and Hiroshima, don't worry 💗🍜🍣🥟🍢

[@NomadShifu]

Awesome bullet train ride. We hope to visit Japan hopefully this pandemic will be over soon.

[@zwekkq]

JAPAN Trademark 🇯🇵 Japanese must be proud because Shinkansen was made in Japan with high technology built. ❤️

[@faizbashaAirplanes]

The fastest bullet train is the HAYABUSA E5 (max: 320km/h) , not the n700

[@alexlawson2722]

Faiz Basha yea I have been on both hayabusa is definitely faster as it needs to travel all the way to hakodate

[@MrEd-qg8td]

That green train that was leaving the station was Hayabusa. Tohoku Shinkansen!

[@steezio777]

​@@bibekanandahansda2926 this is a late reply, but it's in commercial operation. Still operates on quite the usual lines seen on youtube. the Hayabusa as mentioned by one of the replyees can run to Hakodate in Hokkaido from Tokyo (if I remember correctly)

[@suou7938]

ya, but those don’t run between tokyo and osaka so for their trip, it was the fastest

[@PatheticTV]

I hopped on a train and that is video worthy.

[@stephenhatch1907]

You guys are living the dream... 😎

[@kristenmalick-hatta4300]

I got soooo turned around in Tokyo Station last time I went 🤪 My husband flew in from Indonesia and I was trying to meet him on the N’EX train from Narita Airport to go with him to Shinjuku and all these train station attendants I tried to ask where the platform was kept telling me to go to different areas😅 I finally found the right platform with 15 minutes left before he got there 🙏🏻😂 It felt like such an accomplishment🤣 I miss Japan soooo much❤️

[@Minecraft-fm9qz]

Btw the N700 is not the fastest train Its actually E5 and E6 which travels at 320km/h Also there is L0 which travels at an insanely 603km/h (in construction)

[@atheistgenocideinthebible1102]

Radiostation in Tokyo is extremely clean, with 37.000.000 people? This is a Japan!!!

[@user-go9fm5bw1r]

富士山は見たかい？ Did you look at Mt Fuji.....？

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

I love you guys! You always cheer me up. Thanks for another epic vlog. 💯👍

[@toyota15dan]

駅員さんの単語英語が頑張ってる。

[@DavidHimes_]

I speak English

[@akiraono6677]

For the fastest train, go to Hokkaido or Tohoku with the shinkansen :)

[@nononowhoa8567]

Whomever picks out the music for your videos is really good

[@AntoniPage]

Just wandering if you will come back to nz, and do the trains in nz. Great scenery,

[@albertkgill7116]

Very nice work I'm like your video

[@lukacsattila9868]

Nagyon szimpatikusak vagytok, jó nézni titeket!

[@jeffshelton8501]

If you guys can fit it in, maybe on your way to Vietnam, stop by Okinawa. It is Japan's version of "Hawaii". It used to boast the largest aquarium in the world until a larger one was built in Atlanta, GA. It is also where Karate was developed. It has the highest concentration of U.S. military bases around (so lots of English speaking locals). It was a location of one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific during WW2 and there is a Peace Memorial Park built in remembrance. There is also an underground tunnels that once served as the Japanese Navy headquarters during WW2. The Shuri castle is also worth exploring as well as the 300k yr old Gyokusendo Cave. The have the "Habu" which the name of the local rattle snake specie that the like to infuse with their version of sake and they also make a their prized super strong and delicious rice wine called "Awamori" distilled from long grain Thai rice. The have bull fights (very tame), amazing scuba diving locales, and the most turquoise clear waters you will ever see along their beaches. There is so much more to list but google it and you can see for yourselves. You can see much of this in so little time as the island is about 70 miles long and 7 miles wide on average. The locals there are very laid back, like Hawaii, and the food is so good since the island had long been the historical keystone trade location in that region that it is a fusion of many surrounding Asian cultures. It is a very un-Japanese place to be.

[@redoctober6521]

The Shinkansen is best enjoyed with an Ekiben (go for the regional specialty offered at the station) and a can or two of Asihi Super Dry

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks for the tip! We saw the bento boxes, but didn't realize they went hand in hand with the train. We'll stock up for our next bullet train adventure :)

[@ryanbartlett9477]

If the ticket was purchased a descent time before they got to Tokyo, there's a chance the magnetic strips in the tickets were made effectively useless, which is likely why they didn't go through the ticket reader at the gate. A similar thing happened to me not too long ago, and I had to buy the tickets almost 2 months beforehand.

[@asmarruael6269]

I would like to travel with you guys really.

[@MsHantubelau]

That is one beautiful (bullet) train.

[@2minutestech272]

watch top ten most amazing paces.You don't want to miss it.come on fast

[@kodakungeneral7217]

Japan is wonderfull country.

[@vishalgoel360]

Like ur hair dude especially when video starts.

[@OurGreenBranch]

Oh yeah...gotta be quiet on the train! We got lost so many times in different Tokyo train stations lol

[@ptrs559]

Our Green Branch we saw many Japanese conversing on the train just not loudly.

[@jenniferhamlin5073]

I’m sure it was done in error, but I can’t locate the affiliate tab for Airbnb. Thanks for your amazing video!

[@psycoticbastard]

Silence is the biggest compliment in Japan

[@ISTARI22]

Hi I'm going to Japan in January 2020 Is Airbnb still allowed in Japan?

[@kyoori2321]

ありがとう😆💕✨ また、きてね。👋👋👋👋👋

[@bahamianoTV]

I can’t believe I missed this episode too. 👀

[@RadoslavSharapanov]

Great video! BTW JR Pass doesn't include Nozomi.

[@badabing8884]

I personally preferred Kyoto to Osaka. Should have stayed longer in Kyoto and instead have done day trips to Osaka which is only 15 minutes ride on the Shinkansen each way. Kyoto just had a better vibe to me than Osaka, plus the streets were wider.

[@atheistgenocideinthebible1102]

Railstation of Tokyo is „very clean“!!!

[@akyl.8383]

:O IM GOING TO JAPAN AND THERES FRICKING WIFI YES