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Welcome to the Shinkansen Seat Guide: How to Pick the Right Seat for Views, Legroom, and Comfort. After all, choosing a Shinkansen seat isn’t just a small detail—it can change how comfortable, quiet, or scenic your journey feels.

The Shinkansen vs plane decision in Japan depends heavily on the route you’re taking. What looks faster on paper often changes once you factor in airport transfers, security time, and station access. Let's take a closer look.

Can you bring a large suitcase on the shinkansen? Japan's bullet trains enforce strict size rules, including a mandatory reservation for oversized bags. Here's everything you need to know.

If you want to know how the Kyoto bullet train station works, where to go, how to transfer, and how to stay calm, you've come to the right place.

Starting September 23, 2022 JR Kyushu will start operating Japan’s latest state-of-the-art bullet train. Directly connecting Nagasaki city to Fukuoka (Hakata station), reducing travel time by 30 minutes.

From the world’s fastest train to the longest rail bridge, find out our Top 10 Amazing Facts About Japan’s Trains.

The ultimate experience for train enthusiasts, the Tetsudo Hobby Train is a celebration of Japan’s rail history on wheels.

This iconic train is in service on the Akita Shinkansen line and famous for its red colour, modern design and top speed of 320 km/h (200 mph). Let’s take a closer look at the Komachi.

The Shinkansen received its colloquial name of “bullet train” in its early years, due to its bullet shaped front. Modern designs all have dropped this, the question is why?

The Akita Shinkansen is mini-Shinkansen line and splits off the Tohoku Shinkansen line at Morioka station.