Why Japan's Bullet Trains are the Best in the World (Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen) 🇯🇵

Why are Japan's Bullet Trains the best in the world? Leaving Mount Fuji, I take the Shinkansen from Yokohama in Tokyo to Kyoto. In this video I show what the experience is like taking the fastest train on the planet.
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I'm Jason, a full-time British Travel Vlogger and KZbinr who's been to 61 countries. I've been travelling around the world full-time since 2017.
I have travel series' from many of the world's best (and least) known destinations. I filmed the first vlogs on my channel in the summer of 2016 after spending a year living in China. A proper solo trip around Eastern Europe followed after graduating from University in the summer of 2017, taking me to Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Kosovo. This marked the start of my efforts to turn vlogging into a full-time job.
After that European trip I explored much of Asia: visiting India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea and Kazakhstan.
I have also travelled to North Africa and the Middle East fairly extensively over the last five years, filming videos in Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine.
I've travelled to North America just once as a KZbinr, visiting Mexico in 2021. Though I have been to both the USA and Canada, this was as a child on family holidays.
In 2022, I took my first trip to Sub Saharan Africa, visiting Kenya and Tanzania, before heading to the Middle East, stopping in Dubai and Lebanon. Europe followed, covering both the Greek and Turkish sides of Cyprus, and afterwards going back to Italy for the second time to cover Milan and Sicily. I then visited the Caribbean for the first time, covering the Dominican Republic, before heading to both Brussels and Amsterdam, then covering Taiwan and the Philippines in Asia. I finished off the year with a trip around Morocco.
I started my travels in 2023 by finally visiting Paris, taking the Eurostar from London. I then headed over to Qatar for a few days, before heading to Asia, with videos following from India, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan.
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[@newmasahiro166]

hello. The maximum speed of Shinkansen is 285km/h between Tokyo and Osaka. 300km/h from Osaka to Hakata 320km/h from Tokyo to Aomori This section will be 360km/h in the future. Average speed is more important than top speed. The Maghreb Shinkansen is currently under construction and is scheduled to open from Tokyo to Nagoya in a few years. The maximum speed will be 500km/h. I'm looking forward to it!

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

Yes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful

[@edleosinga2176]

Interesting how they have a fence to protect people from the tracks…understandable considering the speed but such a good idea for other countries. Thanks for sharing Jason.

[@ninilondono9161]

I noticed that, as well. Should be in all train stations. A lot safer.

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

Yes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful

[@pushpasharma5591]

Thankyou so much for showing us fastest train.

[@thomassmall990]

I like this Video because it shows the cleanliness of the Japanese people, the efficiency and ease of of booking on the Shinkansen, and of course the great speed of the Bullet train. I thought the background music added to ambiance of this Shinkansen ride.

[@maninavan54]

I know you meant you can't just jump on the shinkansen from Fujiyoshida, but just to (pedantically!) point out you can actually just jump on the Shinkansen at Fuji! Fuji city is the other side of Mount Fuji from where you were and Shin-Fuji station is there. You will have passed through it on your way back from Yokohama to Kyoto. Have enjoyed your videos for years and really glad to see you travelling Japan!

[@danielsolomon12]

This is the way how to be to live in the far future the Japanese pepole is very educated

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

Yes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful

[@danielsolomon12]

@@ocshaljufrian6109 yea actually

[@thomassmall990]

I liked this Video because it demonstrates the importance of Train protocol in Japan. I always love to see the outstanding SPEED OF THE SHINKANSEN WHIZZING ACROSS THE COUNTRY SIDE . LASTLY THE JAPANESE MUSIC WAS SO SOOTHING 😊

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Beautiful music and countryside. Speed seems to be the norm. It’s always fun to eat new things. It all looked good! How nice to see a clean lavatory.

[@ninilondono9161]

Yes, love the music!!!

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

Yes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

Yes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful....

[@steddie123]

Fascinating stuff, keep them coming👍🏻 HS2 here in UK, doubt if it will be as good as Japan, if it ever finishes in my life time 🤷🏻‍♂️ I like the music

[@danielsolomon12]

Yeah is a very calmly and butieful culture 😊

[@HarambeHonda]

In the UK we are almost 50 years behind Japan, they pretty much had nationwide high speed rail since 1975

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

Yes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful....

[@Mike-zp3ny]

Welcome to Japan! Glad you liked Japanese toilets haha There are three things that I always miss about Japan when I’m abroad: Washoku, Japanese toilets and convenience stores! 😂

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I would agree with those!

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

​@@JasonBillamTravelYes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

Yes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful....

[@55jhjhjkjk]

Loo reviews ...always fun ! :-) Thanks for taking us with you on your Shinkansen ride

[@user-jf8vq2hb9l]

(ガリポテ〜Garipote) is the young pink ginger with the sushi, remember when you buy a Sushi bento? Usually they put some in the corner of the sushi box,,, Enjoy your vacay in Japan.. it’s hot also today and specially in Kyoto Be safe and God bless

[@zelisinpatileri7]

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[@Jpkjr52]

Another great one. Thanks again John in Chicago

[@kushal809]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@nhr3107]

Love shinkansen! 🇲🇾❤️🇯🇵

[@Maria-by5ok]

What an interesting video!!

[@user-tt3lt1dd6j]

Thank you ❣

[@princeali2555]

WOW - i wanna travel with you lol this is awesome!

[@JauneMacReady]

Another good one Jason. Well done. Love how you always try weird and wonderful foods on your trips 😃👍

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

​@@JasonBillamTravelYes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

​@@JasonBillamTravelYes, you have to try it, bro, the highest fastest train in Southeast Asia... the speed is 350 K kilometers, the newest fast train in Southeast Asia, the first in Indonesia, Jakarta - Bandung, lots of tourist attractions in the city of Bandung which is beautiful and comfortable and cool and cool and beautiful....

[@thomassmall990]

I like this Video because it demonstrates the importance of getting a Rail Pass in advance. I thought the Music added a nice touch. The video showed that the Japanese are impeccably Clean. I think the Japanese people are the most respectful people in the world

[@toghbala3436]

best vlog

[@elnino_ix]

The fastest shinkansen in Japan is the Tōhoku Shinkansen with max speed of 320km/h. The Tōkaidō Shinkansen (Tōkyō-Shin Ōsaka) max speed is 285km/h, while Sanyō Shinkansen (Shin Ōsaka-Hakata) can reach 300km/h Fastest highspeed rail can reach a max speed of 350km/h (Spain & China)

[@AlejandroDuran263]

Just like the movie about the Bullet Train starring by Brad Pitt, Bad Bunny 🐰 and others

[@jasonwebb41]

Great video as usual Jason. I'm going to Tokyo in less than a month, and on the off chance that you see this, do you have any suggestions for the best places to go? I know I could Google it but I trust your opinion more 😂

[@ImBored8141]

Lemon from Bullet Train would be proud

[@zalanahara270]

I always love your videos🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Happy to hear that!

[@ish8891]

I remember you said a while back that you’d be doing a video on how you’re able to travel full time, in terms of funds and such. Any updates on that, Jason?

[@meghlab2978]

❤ beautiful❤

[@coshigould]

JR pass allows to use on any JR trains, ferries and buses or whatever run by JR (Japan rail) that spreads all over in Japan like spider web. I used it from Haneda to Tokyo station a couple weeks ago on monorail and a local JR train as well as to Takayama. I was surprised to use on JR ferry to Miyajima in Hiroshima.

[@ykk-1]

Miyajima Ferry is the only ferry operated by the JR Group.

[@drumetii.2024]

Hello! We were here ✌️

[@jadefedex123]

hello! from JAPAN!

[@asifanmahmood6224]

Hokkaido Shinkansen is the fastest in Japan. If you go to Japan next time, I suggest you to try it. And yes, Hokkaido is a "once in a lifetime experience" in summer. Don't miss it.

[@yamagucciryo1111]

The price of japan rail pass will be changed on October 1. The price will increase by approximately 65%. In addition, the scope of use will be reviewed and it will be possible to ride in higher class trains.

[@Steve-ku8wk]

Great video! I was wondering what size luggage needs the special seat that you got on your trip to Kyoto ?

[@ykk-1]

If the total length of the three sides of your luggage is within 160 cm, you can bring it in without a reservation. There is no additional charge, but a fee will be charged if you bring it in without a reservation. The maximum size of oversized baggage is 250 cm in total of three sides.

[@ykk-1]

This system is for the Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kagoshima Chuo.

[@caminodetokio4816]

You took Kodama (Echo in English) which are all-stations trains but not Hikari (Light) which are express trains or Nozomi (Hope) which are super-express trains. It’s interesting because I believe many of Hikari trains stop at Shin-Yokohama. Please note that the name of Kodama was used for the super-express train between Tokyo and Osaka before Shinkansen was installed in 1964. And the first super-express train of Shinkansen was Hikari. In 1992 Nozomi was installed as more higher level Shinkansen than Hikari.

[@ykk-1]

この人はひかりに乗ってますよ。案内放送を聞くと小田原ひかりのようです

[@caminodetokio4816]

@@ykk-1 あっ、そうなんだ。ありがとうございます。Thank you very much for your information. It was the Hikari express stops at Odawara.

[@balajichandramohan9707]

Hi , Nice video, How to apply visa for Japan from Inida and when is the right time to travel.

[@ykk-1]

It's summer in Japan right now and it's very hot and humid, so I don't really recommend it. It's 36°C in Tokyo today and I don't want to go outside. The most comfortable seasons are spring from March to May and autumn from October to November, when you can enjoy cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. Having said that, yesterday there were fireworks festivals all over Japan, and summer is summer and there are interesting events.

[@balajichandramohan9707]

@@ykk-1 thank you for your suggestions but you haven't said how to apply visa for Japan.

[@ykk-1]

@@balajichandramohan9707 I'm Japanese and don't travel abroad much, so I can't talk about visa in detail.

[@aznate27]

Dude, I like your channel and videos, but your audio is, quite frankly, very hard to understand at times. I have to either turn the volume WAY up or rewatch it with subtitles and I have great hearing. My mom who doesn't have good hearing, misses 50% of what you say, even with the volume up. May I suggest that you voice over parts where the background noise is high, or maybe just talk louder. And please, if there is an announcement on a train or platform, try not to talk over it, wait until it's finished. It was very hard to understand what you were saying on the train platform with the loud announcement going on in the background. Love the channel, just wanted to give some suggestions. Thanks for all you do!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I think it’s from the GoPro mic - usually I don’t have issues when I’m on my normal filming set up. Thanks for letting me know.

[@KaRampaNyo]

wow that card is almost 60k YEN haha maybe i will ride shinkansen back and fort kyoto to tokyo hahaha

[@ILoveTRW]

You didn't mention that the price of the JR passes are going up about 70% from October 2023, so may not be cost efficient from then.

[@blessthelord9891]

You are wearing jacket dear .Was it in winter or time now !

[@mcno6363]

When you come to Ehime？

[@RelaxingD]

did he just call the 2nd biggest city in japan " the outskirts of Tokyo" ????bro but good video nonetheless

[@innpressTV]

Currently, the Shinkansen is not a bullet train. A schedule of 10 trains per hour is planned, From the Japanese point of view, it is regarded as a regular local train.

[@Tbpker22]

Was the train comfortable riding at speed? No shaking or excessive wiggling.........

[@ykk-1]

It's comfortable enough to take a nap with an open cup of hot coffee on the edge of the window.

[@ykk-1]

However, if you are prone to motion sickness, it is recommended that you take a drink to stop motion sickness before boarding. If you take Nozomi, the fastest train, there is a section that runs non-stop for about an hour and a half.

[@elwood0753]

Eating Ekiben(lunch box) on the Shinkansen has become an essential activity for tourists, quite intriguingly. It's interesting how it has turned into such a must-do for them. Moreover, Ekiben is truly OEC(=delicious), and as you eat it while gazing at the scenery flying by at high speed, there's a certain special atmosphere you can feel... right?

[@Kwanruen-mk3zq]

สวัสดีค่ะ

[@viniciusvoon8564]

Hey Bro the fastest train is Maglev.

[@anjochakolamohan4204]

Vandebharath

[@Reading-fm1uu]

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[@greentraveler4114]

I rode Chinese high speed many times, in terms of speed and stability and network availability I would say Chinese high speed trains are the best in the world. 350km/h for some lines and 300km/h for the rest of the lines. Especially soo stable, my friend rode Japanese one she told me it's not stable as the Chinese one. Definitely would like to try the Japanese one as well.

[@user-ue2vt7pd5x]

しかし中国の高速鉄道は日本とドイツとカナダから技術を輸入したものです。

[@worldsightseer]

Have you considered a wireless microphone for your camera? Your audio is too low most of the time, then, a burst of too loud. Also, your background Japanese music volume is too high, so, instead of calming train background music, it is too loud and the viewer must turn down the volume during music, then up to hear your faint speaking. Just an idea, hope you will improve the quality of your videos by a minor investment into wireless microphone. I love your videos, thank you for your hard work sharing your life adventures with everyone.

[@MrTimetravler]

thank you so much for posting this i am planning my first trip to Tokyo Japan next month could you or would you do a video of SUMO WRESTLING? where is the best place to see it how to get the tickets i am assuming there's a lot of places to see sumo awesome channel

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I didn’t manage to catch sumo wrestling while I was there because it’s limited to certain times of the year. Have a look in advance and you might get luckier than me!