Riding Japan's Awesome Powerful Train on a Heavy Snow Day || Aizu-Wakamatsu

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[@Daneelro]

Dammit. A year ago, I located all the shots, but it seems I didn't post the results as comment. Re-watching this now, I had to re-do it: 00:15 Aizu-Wakamatsu 02:41 0.4 km past Aizu-Wakamatsu 02:51 departing Nishi-Wakamatsu 03:12 0.7 km past Minami-Wakamatsu 03:23 0.3 km before Monden 03:35 Ashinomaki-onsen 04:24 departing Ashinomaki-onsen 04:48 0.4 km past Ashinomaki-onsen 06:00 0.9-0.2 km before Okawa Dam Koen 06:44 Okawa Dam Koen 07:03 0.6-0.3 km before Yunokami-onsen 07:26 Yunokami-onsen 07:45 leaving Yunokami-onsen 08:08 0.9-1.3 km past Yunokami-onsen 08:18 1.9 km past Yunokami-onsen 08:32 0.3 km before Tonohetsuri 08:44 leaving Tonohetsuri 08:59 Yagoshima 09:21 1.4 km pst Yagoshima 09:31 0.8-0.4 km before Aizu-Shimogo 09:56 Aizu-Shimogo 10:25 0.9-0.8 km before Yosonkoen 10:31 Aizu-Nagano 10:47 leaving Aizu-Nagano 11:03 0.7-0.8 km past Aizu-Nagano 11:10 0.3-0.2 km before Tajimakoko-Mae 11:17 Tajimakoko-Mae 11:24 0.6-0.7 km past Tajimakoko-Mae 11:43 halfway between Tajimakoko-Mae & Aizu-Tajima 12:08 0.7-0.4 km before Aizu-Tajima 12:20 Aizu-Tajima

[@mayanguy69]

I am still very much in awe of the Japanese and their ability to run trains on time even with several metres of snow on the ground. The U.K should be embarrassed by the fact that everything closes down after 2mm of snow fall. It is interesting to see that even school children go to school in Hokkaido when the snow is sitting at incredible depths. Thank you for posting these videos

[@DarkMachine2501]

I've ridden this line and it really is one of the most beautiful lines to ride on in the country. Fun facts: this was originally a JNR → JR East line, but was turned into a 3rd sector (managed by local governments and businesses) line before it opened because JR East didn't see any profit in it. Further on south down the line it changes into the Yagan Railway (also 3rd sector) which was finished with the help of local governments and Tobu Railway to connect the Aizu Line with the Tobu Nikko / Kinugawa Line. Lots of the stations along both lines are for hot spring resorts and you can actually buy a special ticket from Tokyo which gives unlimited rides on the Aizu Line for 3-4 days on top of a return trip from Tokyo via the Tobu Line. Very resonable if you want to visit Ouchi-Juku, Ookawa Dam and the various hot spring resorts.

[@kathhornsey8874]

Thank you for the fun facts. It is nice to get some background information when you are an armchair traveller.

[@sebastianmineo1313]

I visited the natural onsen when I went there. One of the guys I was working with loves them. He had this little regional book that had pictures and locations. 300 to 500 yen donation box, bring a towel, soap provided. We went every Sunday. There's nothing like sitting in a hot spring on a mountainside, snow falling, river below, and looking at another mountainside. Towel on head to keep the heat from escaping. I felt bad for the guy I was with. He drove, sometimes 90 minutes each way. I'd pass out as soon as my seat belt clicked!

[@FlexxenRandomPlaces]

The fact that it was just 9 minutes late during these conditions is undeniable awesome. Where I come from, when there's one snowflake falling down near a railway track, all services get suspended 😆

[@middleagedwhitebloke]

I’m guessing that you are a fellow Brit then.

[@ivanlevchenko1561]

А у меня в такой снегопад снегоуборочная техника работает 24 часа, почти без перерывов и задержки пассажирских поездов редко превышают 2 минуты.

[@FlexxenRandomPlaces]

@@ivanlevchenko1561 That's awesome!

[@cubytischer]

Germany ?🤔

[@zantetsuken4210]

The same in France !

[@helenel4126]

The scenery is so beautiful and romantic. I half expected to see a princess and a samurai fleeing from a monster. It is like a fairy tale. The snow looked so deep, and the track so hidden, I was amazed the train could travel through it. Domo arigato for posting this.

[@nolamisskel]

We're just going to call this the little train that could. Awesome job.

[@dannynicart2389]

Japan has an incredibly amazing train system which can be considered one of the best in the world.

[@ultimatemabirreborn1853]

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[@terrieburnings9790]

@@ultimatemabirreborn1853 for those who never seen anything but Turkey... )

[@elcubanito2442]

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[@worldwidebear1967]

WOW really heavy snow. I like that.

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

Snowy Aizu-Wakamatsu is beautiful. Looking forward to this!!!

[@huberina2968]

What a amazing, beautifull landscape! Thanks for showing this video. It makes me very happy.😊

[@dskadd32]

There’s so many delightful “local” trains. Thank you for sharing another. Beautiful

[@yasukiwi]

Yeah so many great local lines in Japan. Shinkansens are just one part of the picture.

[@yannlepantrec]

I love your videos with snowy landscapes although I hate being in snow but not seeing it. Also I love how you describe the experiences eating the snacks and meals in the trains. Japan is really an amazing place and your culture is awesome. Can't wait to be able to visit. Regards from Ireland!

[@dorabarkley6335]

It’s amazing that the train was moving and you couldn’t even see the tracks - wow - 9 minutes late in that storm I’ll take it any day 👏👏👏👏💕💕💕

[@chrismoss5169]

Wow that gave me the willies in some places, impressed on Japan's rail system, like the energizer bunny it keeps on going 🐇

[@VerhoevenSimon]

What a beautiful landscape, and I can't believe how small the delay was!

[@keithkyli]

Thank you for bringing us such wonderful videos in the cold weather! I also enjoy the power of DMUs as it felt like riding on a bus, but faster and more spacious. I fell in love with them after visiting Germany in 2014 and San'in in 2017, where I purposefully rode the whole Sanko Sen (三江線) before its closure. It is lucky that Japan built these rural railways in the early days so that we can enjoy them now, but sad to see underutilized lines getting neglected and closed. I understand it takes much effort to maintain these lines in top shape under such harsh weather. With historic attractions and convenient connections at both ends of the line, hopefully Aizu Railways will keep running for a long time.

[@yasukiwi]

Yeah I enjoyed taking the local lines from Kobe over to and then along the Sanin Coast. Yes, especially in JR Hokkaido quite a lot of local lines were already sadly shut and there are plans to shut more. This time 5 years ago, like Kuga-san I did a snowy train adventure up the Soya Line to the top of Japan, Wakkanai. Even though it could be considered a "mainline" with the state of JR Hokkaido's finances, and the depopulation in Hokkaido from the smaller towns along the route, I would say it's quite possible it will be gone within 5 years, at least north of Asahikawa. It has some beautiful scenery like this so anyone wanting to travel it by rail shouldn't wait too long!

[@alo42d]

The view is breathtakingly beautiful I bet it's the same all year round Flowers in the spring, full trees and grass in the summer, changing leaves in the fall them back to snow

[@themazeLE]

Amazing! Here in Germany, no more train would run in this weather ... 🙄

[@alessiab376]

Amazing video, amazing skills of the train driver and amazing weather conditions! Hats off !! This was such a beautiful and enjoyable snowy experience. Thank you 🙏🏻💓💗

[@andrewpaul3130]

Beautiful ride, beautiful scenery, beautiful snowfall. Thank you for your outstanding and hard work. God bless.

[@brianb8516]

A few years ago there was a live-stream webcam above A-W station, looking down on the terminating platforms. It was interesting to watch the steam train from Niigata arriving on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. During winter, you could watch the snow build up around the tracks, and then dissipate during spring. A visit there and the SL ride are on my agenda for my next visit to Japan.

[@tcsargea]

I like your snacks and always amazing scenery on your travels , we want to come back to Japan again soon

[@timosha21]

Ding ding! I'm a tram and I approve this video! Great footage!

[@daxxlina]

wow it's really cool to see the train is still on operation even there's a heavy storm. and also I always get mesmerized by snowy Japan landscape. thanks for the video Kuga-san☺️👍

[@moimoipooameme]

I am from the hometown of this video. I am proud of this railroad that runs in my hometown, but I am surprised that even the same Japanese people are surprised. I now live in the suburbs of Tokyo, but in Tokyo, if there is 3cm of snow, the trains stop...😲

[@jasg771]

Any stops along the Tadami line that's worth stopping to visit or stay over?

[@moimoipooameme]

@@jasg771 Hayato Station is recommended. There is a hot spring called "Tsuru no Yu" nearby, and there are also rental villas available. The view is very nice and the scenery of the Tadami River is fantastic. If you visit Tsuru no Yu, order ramen at the diner after your bath. You can have "Yama-Shio Ramen" supervised by a very famous local ramen shop. It is a simple ramen with few ingredients, but you can enjoy the elegant soup made with special salt.

[@adalineloch4899]

Only 9 minutes late waouh amazing ! Thanks for this video 🤩

[@PavlosPapageorgiou]

Oh I like that area. A colleague pointed out the rare spiral temple in Aizuwakamatsu and I went on a very snowy day. The whole route from Koriyama to Niigata was beautiful.

[@a35362]

5:42 "I'm confused by how good this snack is." 😄

[@tkyap2524]

Some people go to Japan just to ride the trains. The railway system is the best so far.

[@tomburns7544]

Another beautiful train ride with Kuga! Thank you so much for this!

[@TuckerSP2011]

That was heart-stopping! The engineer did such a remarkable job driving the train under those conditions. The tracks were not visible in some spots. Yes, I would like some sake please!

[@RussianSevereWeatherVideos]

Such a lovely winter wonderland. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@AmbientWalking]

Incredible! Love this video. Always glad to see something new from you!

[@grayrabbit2211]

It's beautiful, but I actually feel cold just watching it from my bed!

[@markroberts4809]

Being a train driver on these must be one of the coolest jobs.

[@VasiliyKomendant]

Absolutely amazing! I remember when I lived in the States (PA, NJ, NY) everything just collapsed and came to a halt with maybe a tenth of all the snow in your video. In Russia, my home country - just like in Japan everything runs whatever the weather :)

[@ultimatemabirreborn1853]

trane falls apart becouse americans very fat. weigh trane down :))))))

[@paulfelsman]

Wow amazing video Kuga, beautiful snowy scenery, I'm amazed the train got through with all that heavy snow! Thanks again.

[@silversurfergw]

I watch these videos as therapy...

[@mehrdaddwarves3001]

If we had just a fraction of snow like that, the entire national rail network would shut down. We have delays and cancelled departures every time the first snow appears (rarely more than 1-2 cm.) or the tracks get wet leaves on them...

[@k.h.4698]

Nothing beats a nice dry warm train in bad weather….

[@kirstiepick1111]

Amazing stuff! Even an ounce of snow in the UK stops practically every mode of transport.

[@touchofgrey5372]

🤣

[@wayne-ep5xm]

Giọng Đức Phúc đỉnh quá đi mất. Nó kiểu mộc mạc, ko màu mè và nghe rất chân thành ấy ❤❤❤❤❤ Mong 1 ngày sẽ được ngồi ở trời Đà Lạt và nghe Phúc hát 🎵

[@anthrogal78]

It’s like taking a train ride through some fantasy winter land, as if this can’t be possible here on Earth!

[@paul197290]

If this was the UK, everything would be at a standstill or shut down. This video just shows that Japanese can get through anything. Nothing stops running. Beautiful video though!! What more need be said.

[@brucetownsend691]

You made me think of being on a ski trip. It was kind of cosy too because I anticipated going to a small soba or ramen shop where it is nice and warm and the food is delicious.

[@62army77]

Hi again Kuga. I am now watching this video and though it's beautiful seeing the sights with all that snow I don't think I would have been brave to ride in the train. 🥶. Stay safe from Montreal,Quebec. 💛

[@powellmountainmike8853]

I liked the video ! Another interesting journey with good views of the winter countryside in a snow storm. The scenery made me feel cold.

[@chuckroelofsphotography]

I enjoy your videos very much

[@sdingeswho]

This reminds me of “home”, long ago. I am originally from the Upper Midwest of the United States, northern Indiana - we got over 3 metres of snow a year, because of fronts out of Canada picking-up moisture from the Great Lakes, which they then proceeded to dump on us 😄! Only 9 minutes late, in white-out conditions, and a sake vending machine at the station 😮😁! Japan Rail Rocks 😎! 🇯🇵

[@ProyectoGLIRP]

Wow. It is amazing with all that snow. We love trains and enjoy a lot your videos. Thanks

[@ohnoflicks]

It’s like a Winter Wonderland 😀 And now I am cold again from watching the snow so I must have some hot tea! ☕️

[@gigteevee6118]

Wow, what an amazing journey, such a good use of time and location! Impressive to keep the trains running in that weather!

[@peters1127]

Best Snow train ride ever.

[@franciscawrites8972]

It seems this might be Part One of a Two-part snowy train adventure. .....then I'll watch all the other train trips you've taken throughout Europe and....wow, you've ridden (survived) NY to LA on Amtrak, Brave Man you are.

[@johanna7254]

I live in an area of the US where there are zero trains and zero snow (plus we're in a drought, so not even much rain) ... so I am living through your videos!!!!!

[@Alex_Gordon]

this is mesmerizing....absolutely beautiful! All that snow is just..wow! (I come from a snowy country myself lol)

[@70s80s]

Parts of this video remind me of chlldhood ski trips in Switzerland.

[@Supernaut2000]

Tiny Timmy Train! Toot! Toot! Love the can do attitude of the tiny train! Does it ever stop snowing there?

[@mnemosynedane602]

the more i watched videos about japan in winter, the more i wanted to go back to experience this heavy snow since i'm from a tropical country. i hope u can have a video riding a shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Takaoka and bus to Gokoyama and Shirakawa-go!

[@Creced]

Thank you! Very nice summary of your trip from different perspectives.

[@theharper1]

What a cool trip! It seems like they need to use snowploughs on the line more often? A few years ago I got to join a Tobu samurai train tour which involved an overnight stay in Aizu Wakamatsu, a visit to Nikko and Ouchi Juku and more (lots more). The tour involved both trains and buses. There was some snow in Aizu, but nothing like you experienced! Thanks for the video!

[@PhoenixInLove]

I know traveling by train is very different than traveling by car, but after the large winter storm we had last week where I live, I'm so impressed with this train!

[@ikaruseijin01]

For all the trouble it makes, I love the snow.

[@christophersanders4108]

Absolutely beautiful!! Im visiting Japan someday!!!!!

[@steveward60]

Fantastic and amazed that the signage and announcements are in english

[@y-mefarm4249]

Was so pretty going thru the forest with the snow covered trees. But a little scary when the tracks completely disappeared. Lol

[@beppedm7290]

This video is absolutely magic! I love it!

[@timcurry192]

Beautiful scenery! I'm going to save this one and replay it in August, when we're wondering when the heat will ever end...

[@yasukiwi]

It's midsummer in NZ at the moment. These videos are helping keep me in a cool state of mind LOL!

[@spiritofjapan]

Another fabulous video! Thanks for the travel inspiration!

[@020untitled]

The tracks are all covered by snow…it's especially scary when crossing a bridge. Wow

[@Chac500]

Snowy towns are so beautiful.

[@paulsummerfield6357]

Thanks for the upload, great video. I can only echo some of the comments re- the UK, the rail network would shut down if we ever had any snow like that!

[@annedugan3161]

Beautiful day. Thank you for sharing.

[@ZGryphon]

I think in these times, we all need a red cow toy to protect us from disease and evil spirits.

[@deanzaZZR]

It doesn't always have to be the most expensive sake. I like the label of the 特別純米酒国権夢の香 (Kokken Brewery tokubetsu junmai yume no kaori - Frangrance of Dreams). Nice retro vending machine too. It would have my full attention! Mountains plus snow = great water for sake making.

[@dmegrailways]

Really enjoyed this. I like following the route on the map, clicking on photos to see more of the station and town. Thank you for sharing. ありがとうございます

[@eduardoblancas8452]

It feels like Polar Express. This is so ASMR.

[@2cats4tea79]

That is amazing footage from what looks like the front of the train; I really enjoyed the beauty of that, and the sensation of moving through the landscape as if seated with the driver. It looks as if there is an open area at the very front? Is there a driver there as well? Love your videos and I have fallen in love with snowy Japan.

[@alanschwartz1157]

I enjoyed riding on the rail line with you in the snow. Yes, I would like some sake with you. My treat.

[@timbounds7190]

Amazing! Thank you. Looks like going for a walk in the snowy woods at times! As others have said, in the UK, the train service collapses at the first flake of snow!

[@georgeionescu6425]

the brits are just racist sobs,depenfing on immigrants to do the work for them

[@ellem2293]

Wow, cant even see the tracks most of the time yet this local train just chugs right along like nothing :D Thanks Kuga :)

[@cubytischer]

Yes or is a little more snow 😌 thank you kuga for my private train 😜

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

Your pretty mountain scenery looks very much like ours here in the Pacific NW of Oregon and Washington. We get a lot of snow too, and it looks beautiful against the evergreens.

[@deltadaze6836]

Ah, that snow was bee-you-tea-full!!! What a wonderful travel day snug in a train :)

[@eetadakimasu]

Thank you for another enjoyable video!

[@jefffriedberg]

All that snow is making me TENSE!!!!!

[@andrewhayden5208]

I like the train’s whistle!

[@nedmustafa3047]

I would like to see a video of an high speed train or overnight train in snow that heavy.

[@Visonista]

This was so lovely Kuga! 👍

[@Stephen_Pettitt]

Truly a beautiful journey. And very scary for the driver when he cannot see the rails in front of him. Where will the train go? Thank you Kuga. You always seem to find the most spectacular and different train journeys.

[@astra0329]

Love the snow I'm very jealous we never get any

[@vanjos]

Grat landscape, all over the train road.

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. Only 9 minute late at Heavy Snow? Amazing.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

That is a LOT of snow! Honestly, it was a beautiful ride, but kind of scary at the same time. Oh, ans that snack was scary looking too! 😎

[@jamesfrost7465]

So nice, I hope it's nice and warm inside. Funny announcements, 10 to 15 words in Japanese then only 3 or 4 words in English. Thank you for the ride.

[@sebastianmineo1313]

Noisy chuchu. I've been to Aisu Wakamatsu a few times. I never took the train, but I did drive up into the mountains. Once, I went to a large lake with a tourist ferry. The lake's name left my head, but I remember how beautiful it was on that summer day. Another time when I was there in winter, the snow along the winter roads had to have been almost 2 meters high. Then I saw the massive snowblower that created the huge wall of snow! I'm used to driving in the snow, and the office gave me an awd corolla, yes, they have such things in Japan.

[@kathhornsey8874]

Lovely video, thank you for sharing your love of travel.

[@Tokyo_Views]

Kuga thank you for your upload. Good content

[@MarcFutoran]

Nice video, i am at times quite interested in the Japanese rail system. The history of how it developed is very interesting.

[@felicesalvant5144]

Wow you could barely see the track in some places. Amazing 👏🏾.