🇯🇵Riding Japan's Whopping ＄4,400,000 Luxurious Train || Aru Ressha (Hakata→Yufuin)

[@kugastravel5180]

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[@AnxMa]

I was so close to visiting South Korea and Japan at one point. I'm a Motion Capture performer and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true to work in Japan and visit South Korea.

[@Daneelro]

Gorgeous train, and you made me really hungry with those food close-ups! Also, a very belated addition of locations (though you named several of them yourself this time): 00:00 Hakata 08:21 0.7 km past Yayoigaoka 08:29 0.9 km past Yayoigaoka (passing under the E34 highway) 09:50 1.7 past Hizen-Asahi 09:59 0.8 km before Kurume (crossing the Chikugo River) 11:18 0.7 km before Kurumekoko-Mae 12:31 1.7 km past Mii 12:43 Tanushimaru 16:53 0.2 km past Sukigawachi (that famous waterfall: Jionnotaki) 17:59 1.1 km after Teruoka (out of sequence!) 19:31 0.5 km past Sukigawachi 19:40 Bungo-Mori 20:26 Yufuin

[@Sheercashmere]

Thank you for welcoming any feedback Kuga And many thanks to you for your open mindedness

[@donn7261]

It's not about where you are going, It's about how you got there. Thanks again.

[@helenel4126]

The kumiko doors, shades, and tissue boxes were my favorite decoration of the entire train, and I thought the entire train was gorgeous. How I envy the people of Japan for their beautiful, CLEAN trains and train stations! The food looked absolutely delicious. I saw that you dressed up for the occasion; very wise! I loved seeing the cherry blossoms along the route.

[@bustedkeaton]

I wonder if there was a dress code

[@pumpkinhill4570]

@N Kemp. Probably no dress code, but in Japan you can never be overdressed.

[@billhunnicutt3883]

Thanks! I lived in Yokohama as a child and traveled to Kyoto on the original bullet train. Your videos bring back many fond memories of your beautiful country.

[@kugastravel5180]

Thanks, Bill!🤝

[@paullenoue8173]

Thanks!

[@kugastravel5180]

Thanks, Paul!🤝

[@RumMonkeyable]

You wore a suit! Glad you dressed for the occasion. Lovely train! The eat-as-you-go train rides are fun! 👍👏✨😍❤🛤🚋

[@MsSmartmonkeee]

Aloha from Hawai'i! What a wonderful train.Thank you for sharing your excursion and the meal looked fantastic! You have inspired me and my husband to do more train travel when we visit Japan again.

[@duncanmcewan1049]

What a beautiful train. It seems the Japanese equivalent of "The Orient Express". Definitely something that justifies the high price, for train enthusiasts, food enthusiasts and general Japan enthusiasts (the woodwork in the train was just amazing).

[@361Becky]

That is the most beautiful train I have ever seen!

[@notreyf]

I really enjoyed that. The food is so well presented, amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@randomunavailable]

Dessert is my favorite kind of dessert.

[@MrLaprius]

Dessert dessert even more so!

[@Zeng-rv9mv]

Better than a desert, that's for sure.

[@HappyComfort]

WoW! Your dressed so classy! You really match the train well! That was a very nice video! What a beautiful train! 🌷😊👍 Thank you for taking us along! 😁🌺👍

[@moogmike1]

Kuga ...when I saw the title for this video I thought you were spending $4.4 million dollars to ride this!!! Glad you cleared that up in the video. I have to say this is one hell of a train, it is beautiful and reminds me of decadence from the 1930s, which I guess is the era of this train. In the U.K. we had the Pullman trains (you should look them up) they were equally as decedent.

[@pumpkinhill4570]

He’s been getting a little click-baity recently.

[@MrLaprius]

Thankyou Kuga-san as always! I was a little excited that you might have been going on the legendary "Seven Stars of Kyushu"! That was a rather sweet train though! Fingers crossed one day we'll see you on there! 😎 I'm very glad the flower didn't taste like flour!

[@cocolanata]

Hi from Hong Kong. Recently found your channel and love your enthusiast in trains especially in Japanese luxury trains. Your videos are precious and useful guides for foreigners. Guiding tours in words rather than talking is a real treasure because hate those talk too much, which cause huge distraction and serious headache on me. I also love the sense of humour in your words. You are doing a great job and keep it up man! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mariannemaag7692]

wowwww! never seen something similar just wowwww. these wood arts, .... smashing, this train is a dream, an absolute beauty! thank you for sharing it with us

[@bethduffey247]

I think this is one of my top three Kuga train rides! How elegant! Money well spent. Looks like you enjoyed a Michelin-star gourmet meal. The woodwork was just beautiful. Thank you for sharing, as always!

[@mariamatus9114]

Wow! The train is absolutely beautiful. And the meal presentation - stunning! Worth every cent paid.

[@denisek7009]

Thank you for sharing your experience- what a lovely train!

[@ohnoflicks]

Probably the most distinctive trip you have taken! I want that appetizer with the cherry blossoms! Happy Sakura!

[@zauselcat]

Hello, I'm from Germany and I've been seeing you on the channel for a while. I'm a big fan of Cab Video from Japanese Trains. A few weeks ago you travelled to Europe and also to Germany. I only know the railways in Japan from KZbin, but I was really ashamed of the unpunctuality, the lousy service and the lousy sanitary facilities you had to experience here in Germany. I am also very enthusiastic about the Kumiko woodwork. On YT I have already seen how Kumiko is made. It's impressive. Furthermore, thank you for your great videos from a country that I would like to travel to in real life, but unfortunately can't.

[@andrea6421]

Spectacular and very classy! Thanks for sharing your lovely video 😊

[@senseiksan9721]

TQ for taking us along in the train.....hope to do it someday!😁

[@masoodahmed5214]

Kuga is a great traveller, I appreciate his videos.

[@orangehoof]

This was a very unique trip. Thanks for sharing. Who would have guessed that the flowers tasted like flowers?

[@dt.415]

I was in Yufuin a few weeks ago and took the regular "Yufuin No Mori" train. It was nice, but this train looks so cool and the food looks amazing. Thank you for taking us on the journey.

[@marilynnandbobseifert3986]

A most extraordinary train I’ve ever seen! So beautiful. Thank you, kuga 🇨🇦

[@hotelvasthorizon]

I always appreciate that you keep the ambient noise in your videos

[@davidaherne7393]

the subtitles are absolutely priceless!

[@PigmerikanMao]

I mean... it looked like a really nice flower to eat in all fairness

[@kamba21]

Kuga - my son loved your videos and thinks you are the best traveler in the world

[@Grammybear72-2]

Thank you for another beautiful trip!

[@papasmurf1904]

Not sure why i enjoyed this particular video so much.....but, i did! Thanx Kuga! 👍😃😉

[@JanineAnita]

This has just gone on to my bucket list, in the meantime I shall live vicariously through you and this channel

[@Annick080]

Absolutely stunning ❤

[@teresahill6356]

Beautiful train i am glad you went on it thank you ❤

[@AmbientWalking]

Absolutely 100% awesome journey! Enjoyed it immensely! Thanks!

[@johnmartinelli4006]

Beautiful! Thanks for the trip!!!

[@powellmountainmike8853]

Wow ! What an amazing train ! I always enjoy seeing the variety of train transportation you have in Japan. Here in the U.S. we have nothing that even approaches that, which I think is very sad. I much prefer to travel by rail than to fly.

[@duncanmcewan1049]

The US has a huge rail network, but when I see what other countries have, Amtrak needs to up their game. Trains in the UK are pretty crap, so I can't say much - but if the US had better rail travel options (more luxury for example), I would happily visit the US and do a rail journey cross country... but even a "bedroom" on AmTrak doesn't seem that great. When you see some of the Sleeper trains in Japan (and mainland Europe), there is definitely improvements to be made to pull people from planes to trains :)

[@duncanmcewan1049]

@@wesleyswafford2462 Yeah - said isnt it. I lived in Singapore for a few years - people joke that Singapore is a "fine" city cos they fine you for everything (how I laughed...) Yes, you get fined for eating or drinking on the MRT (underground rail). However, unlike the tube in London, I have never had to deal with people drinking beer and throwing up on a Thursday night, nor trying to avoid standing in a discarded half eaten kebab with sauce on the floor. Yes, Singapore has some very harsh penalties for things (including very serious crimes), but it is clean and incredibly safe. I always said, it is a lovely place if you dont break the law. Japan was quite similar - clean and has incredibly polite people. There is a huge language barrier in Japan, as many people don't speak English (not a barrier for them - only us tourists :) ), but still, I managed to get by because everyone is so polite, thoughtful and patient. I would live in Singapore again for sure and would love to visit Japan again - but prob wouldnt live there because of the language barrier and cost - its very expensive.

[@af-np4pg]

"It's not the destination, it's the journey" - Emerson. Enjoy the journey!

[@drivingottawa]

Beautiful. There is something about simplicity and beauty that go hand in hand❤

[@thailien]

Thank you for not imposing your face to distract from the video’s subject - the train.

[@LeoMkII]

Tbf 4.4 million for a train looking *that* nice sounds like an absolute steal. What a stunning train man

[@meinbc5652]

I love how you dressed for the occasion! Very sharp!

[@katerinakourtseva9934]

Hello from Silicon Valley! Thank you for sharing this incredible journey with us! I always watch and enjoy your videos!

[@ChristineHK]

Wow what a fabulous train! I'm so glad you got a chance to ride on it. The train is beautiful.

[@dxrvst007]

this is simply insane

[@angeladavis2010]

As usual, a magnificent job❤❤❤❤thank you😅

[@rezaalan3991]

What a great trip. Kyushu having plenty of luxurious sightseeing train

[@conniepharr7426]

That is the most beautiful train I’ve ever seen

[@alexstrolls801]

So beautiful! 😍That is one fancy train and meal for sure, I wouldn't no where to start eating those dishes 😅

[@tomburns7544]

久我さん、とても楽しい旅行をありがとうございました！(I hope Google Translate did a good job with this)

[@buni.mp4]

This looks really interesting and exciting! well done! :)

[@Eugeen2006]

Thank you for an opportunity to have a little trip😉😃👋 It was amazing and interesting! Please go on!

[@paulfelsman]

Absolutely amazing Kuga...mind blown!!! 🙋👍👀😮🤩😎

[@Iluthra]

The "Why is there a better bathroom...?" line made me laugh out loud. We may all feel that way.

[@dcrom]

Glad you loved this jaunt. You got all dressed up, too! Arigato, Kuga san. Oliver🗼

[@zauselcat]

Some painkiller for your bleeding Wallet 😁

[@kugastravel5180]

Wow! Thank you Zausel Cat!🤝😂

[@zauselcat]

どういたしまして 🙇‍♂😊

[@margaretjackson8774]

I love that train one day I will ride on it ,thank for the enjoyable journey 💜

[@toddsholtis4470]

Wow, really cool Luxury Train! The food looked tasty, but, I think for Kuga it was just an appetizer! Haha

[@asan1050]

Kuga Thanks Much !.......

[@Gamer_1745]

Thanks for the journey!

[@Yagigoat27]

I love the Tanushimaru station building @ 13:13 that looks like a kappa...so cute!

[@hitandrun2008]

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[@hitandrun2008]

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[@wagnerwei]

Wonderful train 👍🍻😁

[@hemaccabe4292]

That train looks amazing!

[@jimlawnjr]

Living The Life ✌🏻, Truly and Experience.

[@daspump]

What an amazing train. Thank-you for the terrific video.

[@dskadd32]

That's quite a crazy over the top beautiful train! I'm glad you sacrificed from your wallet so we can enjoy this trip with you. The interior is even more spectacular too. It's all a feast for the eyes!

[@j.g.7054]

We really enjoyed your video! Thank you so much for your hard work!

[@emeksb4823]

Gorgeous train.

[@beatesellberg1361]

What a beautiful train, would love to go and taste all the food too. But the chair did not look comfortable? Thank you for sharing.

[@rasaya16]

Ahh Such a beautiful train

[@Topshaman-pk2rx]

What a beautiful train and beautiful food.

[@Aprilsraven629]

Hi thank you for sharing, it looked amazing and can you add information like distance, why did the journey end there and not where it started and how many hours did it take, a sneak peak around the train to see the whole inside...

[@luisbenito3602]

Nice video again.❤

[@seven_hundred-seven_hundred]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@The-Real-Ando]

That food looks awesome.

[@beauusa11]

Your a lucky man to be able to travel like you do. I wish I could travel like you. I live in the US, but I love Japan and wish live there, People are so kind and friendly😀👍

[@BiancaSaphira]

The french say "Au Revoir" not "Oliver" ☺️

[@ewengillies9826]

Another one of those automated caption translations gone wrong .. lol. Still it was an incredible excursion on a magnificently inspired train with rather exquisite culinary dishes. Bushyboy Oz.

[@Lucybell783]

It amuses me that "Drink Menu" is in English and then all the rest is in Japanese. At least I'd know I am looking at the drink menu I'd need assistance to read! 😊

[@matthewharty6531]

that was amazing Kuga, thanks

[@rolandmellmann7775]

I like Kyushu and Yufuin,been there,but next Trip ist with this Train and Back with No Mori. Country,Cities and People are Beautyful friendly. Top

[@Love2Cruise]

16:55 Thought that was an advert for Japanese Truck Simulator. LOLOL!

[@caractax.3110]

Another Beauty 👏🤩💕

[@Lucybell783]

Also, I would be honored to take a journey on that train.

[@TheSleepLes]

Very nostalgic. Surprised it does not have a ‘Hello Kitty’ figure up front. Btw, yes, Kumiko art….not much privacy when your door is made of it. Or soundproofing. But I like the overall effect. Not sure I’d pay quite that much for it but an experience worth having.

[@livingwithjoy89]

What a wonderful experience. 💛

[@Francoberry]

Considering how expensive regular trains are in the UK, this seems like a total steal! You could easily spend £240 for a 'first class' ticket on our high speed lines that are nowhere near as luxurious as this 😭

[@bobmetcalfe9640]

You too can have a bathroom like that - if you were willing to charge people 300+ US dollars to sit in it. 😀

[@takuan650]

Cattle Class will be good enough for me, with a tasty bento box to go with it.

[@protegeleung]

Dear Kuga, thank you again for another insightful video, just wondering if they offer an English menu on this train? Thank you, I look forward to ride this one in the near future.

[@meantares]

What a wonderful train and a luxurious journey! Thanks for sharing. How did you return back?

[@michaelhall8586]

Wow that’s fancy

[@johnmc3862]

‘Garden Tailoring’ 😅😅😅 11:06

[@marthaanthis3980]

Elegant!

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

That's a pretty amount for a two hour trip. 13:10 kapabara?

[@danf.medina825]

Elegant 😊

[@paullangford8179]

Many of these travels seem to be reviews of five-star restaurants on trains, with occasional glimpses out the window...

[@Zeng-rv9mv]

Beautiful train! Only the constant violin music would get on my nerves lol

[@70s80s]

Looks like a good Murder Mystery train!😉