You've calmed some of my anxiety about finding my way around the train station and using the Shinkansen during my first solo trip to Japan that I'll be taking this April! Thank you!!
Exactly. I’ve travel a lot but this trip to Japan for the first time has me stressed. So much to plan . But so excited at the same time. This video is great .
This video was EXTREMELY helpful. I went to Japan at the start of the year and ended up getting on the slowest Shinkansen on my way from Nagoya to Tokyo by accident and it took FOREVER. I'm going back to Japan in about a month and now I feel confident that I won't get on the wrong train again. THANK YOU!
I'm posting this comment so more people can see this video. A few apps have somewhat helped ease my worry but this is a video actually showing the process of using the machine and how the system works. Thank you very much.
Dude, out of all the videos I've watched, nobody else has mentioned platt kodama and they push the JR pass this blows JR pass out the water for someone who is well organised. Thank you, you probably just saved me and the Mrs £80 🎉
Thank you for watching. I wrote in description but somehow they deleted English purchase page for Platt Kodama after this video, so now you might need to go to the counter of JR Central Tours before the departure date. It doesn't come with beer, but you can also save with online reservation for both regular car and green car. ruclips.net/video/zjiIWXZNr5Q/видео.html Hope you have a great trip.
I used this video for my Shinkansen, and it was PERFECT. Followed it to the T, and had the video playing with me on my phone whilst inside the train station. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Thank you for watching! I’m very glad to hear the video was helpful and feel honored the video could guide you in the station. I hope you are enjoying your trip. :)
Please do more of these types of detail vlogs. After searching for so many "how to Tokyo to Kyoto", your video is 100% of what I needed to know. Good Job Kenchan. I saved your video to Favourite for my reference! Arigato!
I didn't realize one has to book baggage space in Shinkansen until I watched your video, thank you very very much. Thank you also for the discount coupon with Japan Wireless. I've learned a lot about Japan travel from your videos.
More about Tokaido Shinkansen's online reservation Smart EX: ruclips.net/video/zjiIWXZNr5Q/видео.html (Update) More seats with baggage area from May 24, 2023 ruclips.net/video/Grtvjz_U5vM/видео.html 1) If you purchase JR Pass online from the official site by JR Group, you can get your seat reserved online from 10am JST a month before the date you use. * The online EX site I introduced in the video can not be used in case you use JR pass. 2) You can make reservation with your JR Pass at the JR counter or machines at major stations. Source: japanrailpass.net/en/purchase.html#anchor04 * To save your time, it might help to make reservation for all or partial of your itinerary when you validate your pass. You can write down on paper and hand it to the staff. If you haven't installed yet, I recommend "JapanTravel by NAVITIME" app. It might help you to plan the route, as it's all in English and it tells you if the route is applicable for JR Pass. 3) The new rule on luggage on Shinkansen only applies for Tokaido Shikansen and connected routes to Kyushu. It doesn't apply to Shinkansens by JR East including Hokuriku Shikansen as of today. I'm not sure how strict the rule is, but I wanted to share with you so that you don't feel that you got ripped off when they charge you 1000 yen, so it's good to know about it, and getting the seat with luggage space will give you ease of mind. :)
Hi Kenchan San, been to japan several time but forgot two things: 1. Is it possible if we purchase JR pass non reserved for 14 days from agency then when u arrive in japan, i would make a reservation seats at JR counter with extra cost? I believe it can be done but not sure lol. 2. If we use non reserved seats, can we book a reserved seats with large baggage at the JR counter? Last time i booked JR green pass and put the luggage at the back of the seats while i was seating in the middle lol but they didnt charge me.
Hello Husein san, I apologize I haven't answered sooner. If you purchase 14 days pass from agency, you can make reservation without any additional cost at the counter. The pass is choice of regular car or green car, and there aren't any pass for specifically "non-reserved seat". Yes, you used to be able to keep your luggage in the back as there were no rules before, but now that space is only for reservation. You can make reservation at the counter. I hope it helps.
thank u SO much for making this video! navigating the train station and using the shinkansen has been a huge part of my anxiety for my first trip to japan, especially since there are no trains or subways where i'm from so i already don't have experience in stations. i feel so much better now. 100% saving this video for later
travelling to japan in august with my 6 year old son and i am sooooo scared of the trains and getting lost :( been binging your videos to make myself feel a bit better. thank you!!!
Thank you for watching. I'm glad my videos made you feel better! There are lots of signs in English so if you have some time allowance, you will find out somehow and things go well. :) I wish you and your son the best trip in Japan!
I should've watched this before going back in April of last year. It was so confusing since it was my first time using the Shinkansen to Osaka from Tokyo. This video is so helpful. This will definitely help for my next trip to Japan.
Thank you. This has been extremely helpful. You help to clear up questions that one might have and were not addressed anywhere else online.Thank you again!
I've been binging your videos recently in preparation for my trip in November. You make them so easy to understand and follow. Informative and simple. Thanks so much. 😁👍🏾
I am going on a solo trip to Japan in November and want to do a day trip to Kyoto and Osaka once from Tokyo. this video was super helpful brother thx so much.
Your explanation on the ticket description is very helpful. Before arriving to Japan I watched your video on getting from Narita airport to Tokyo. I still made the same mistake the person you mentioned in your video made. I was lost but with the help of one lady in particular I was able to Asakusa station. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, I'm glad if this video was helpful. I'm glad to you could make it to Asakusa with the help of the lady, but sorry my video didn't work! The route is complicating especially the Access Express. 😅
I am very appreciative with your videos. Your video are very informative and video quality is fantastic. We’ll be visiting Tokyo and Kyoto January 2nd to the 8th. 2023. It’s been three years since we last visited. We are so excited to be going back. Thanks again for your videos.
Hello, thank you for your feedback and kind message. That’s exciting that you are traveling to Tokyo and Kyoto soon! Oh that’s today! I wish you the best trip in Japan :)
Thank you for all your information. It’s very helpful. I’ll be visiting my son who lives in Japan during golden week. I can’t wait. I appreciate your videos. Thank- you 😊
Hello. Thank you again. The train tickets will be on sale a month before the departure date, so I recommend you to get tickets that day in case you make any trip during GW. :)
Thank you for the video. My families will be traveling to Tokyo this summer for the first time. Still trying to figure out on transportation. Your video is super helpful, thanks 🙏
@@tokyokenchan Oh, I didn't know. I have always taken the ones shown as Hikari and Kadoma trains. Thank you for correction! I think it's Mizuho that does not take the JR pass.
Kengo, thank you for such thoughtful and detailed information. Your channel has been so helpful with my trip planning. Please keep the videos coming - I can’t wait to visit!
Thank you for your kind words! Yes, I'm so thankful to all the viewers watching. I enjoy communicating with you and other viewers like this and I like making videos. Thank you again. I wish you the best winter trip to Japan! :)
I am in the early stages of planning a trip to Japan next year and I found your video very informative. Like someone else said, platt kodama seems the way to go and I have not heard it mentioned on any other travel video. The JR pass is overpriced for the travel we plan. Thank you for pointing out options. Look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you for watching. Yes, the Platt Kodama's English site has disappered once after I made this video, but it came back as part of EX service. I recommend you to check if you can log into EX site as many travelers have difficulty making the account. I hope you come up with a great Japan trip plan. :)
Hi just started watching your video. Where coming to Japan in march 2024 and we want to ride the Bullet 🚅 train. Si you video is very helpful. Thank you . Chris and Kitty from Liverpool England.
Chris san, Kitty san, thank you for watching from Liverpool. I'm glad you found the video helpful for your trip. I might post more videos about Shinkansen before your visit next year. Thank you again. :)
@@christopherking4217 I have some hotel topics but not much yet. Are you looking for hotel reviews, or is there any specific information you are looking for? This is the play list of hotel. ruclips.net/p/PLDxt6zoPFvTaOGTa0FwGioVLi-Upm3rFO
Oooooooh, shinkansen and ekiben, perfect pair when travelling using the trains. Such an informative and a fun video once more. Congratulations and keep up the good work, Kengo-san! :-)
Thank you for your kind message! It was amazing to see the RUclipsr I've seen on Ineternet on the street of Tokyo. They were very friendly and an amazing couple. :)
@@tokyokenchan that's super cool 😎. They are getting better and better. I can see that you're experienced on RUclips. Nice, detailed video and again, your voice is very nice. Good luck with your chanel
Thank you for your videos, this particular one is great! I'm travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto for the first leg of my tour of Japan next April, and I found this video very informative and concise. 🚅
This is exactly the information I needed. I have a JR Rail pass and will be flying into Haneda on 2 days. I’ll be traveling from Yokohama to Kyoto then to Osaka then back to Tokyo. Good to know how to stow your luggage and which seats to reserve. Great video!!! Thank you
Thank you for this video! I'm trying to plan how I'll travel next month from Akita to Hakata. I'm traveling by Shinkansen for my first time from Tokyo but I had a couple of worries, especially considering I don't have any backup plans to stay in Tokyo during my trip. This cleared up pretty much all of my worries about things I should be aware of, and gave me some comfort and confidence I'll make it without any problems!
Thank you for watching! I'm glad if you found the video helpful. The luggage rule applies to only between Tokyo to Kyushu. Akita to Hakata by Shinkansen sound very exciting! Akita Shinkansen in deep snow is one of the ride in my bucket list. :)
Very helpful info. Specially explaining which one is available with JR PASS. We tried reserving it on the ticket kiosk but didn’t know which train we should be on other Not the Nozomi. I will try booking it myself again later as the line to talk to representatives are ridiculously long. Thanks again
Yes, the line is quite long and the machine is not that difficult. It only show you the trains you can get on, so no worry. Hikari is the fastest one you can take with the JR pass. I wish you good luck. :)
Great video! We traveled before by shinkansen and when possible always booked the last row to put our luggage. We have medium size checked luggage totalising about 140 cm. If I interpreted the new rule correctly, they are not considered oversize…but still, I doubt they fit well in the overhead compartment. Experience anyone?
I got confused with how to book the bullet train I just went to the station and used spoke to the staff. Super helpful she spoke a little English and I just pointed at stuff on google maps and google translate. I love japan and will visit again. She book same day back and forth ticket very expensive I know but I want to go on a day trip.
Thank you for watching and your message. You can use credit card in the most of the places but cash is a must have to purchase / topup IC cards, dinning out in some local shops. I hope you don't worry too much and enjoy planning. :)
Stumbled upon your channel while preparing for our trip this March. Excellent advice, thank you so much! Securing train tickets and planning is daunting but your video is very helpful. Thanks for pointing out which side of the train has which view, my griflriend will be very happy to know this. Is it OK to recline on the train? A lot of Americans find it rude for airplane travel so I do not want to impose if it is not acceptable on trains.
Thank you for finding my channel! I'm glad you found it helpful. Seat D/E (regular seats) C/D (green car) are Mt.Fuji side. If you travel on regular car, mountain side is better anyway as ocean side has 3 seats and someone comes next to you. As for the reclining seat, I think it's similar here with the US. On the short distance highway bus or domestic flight, I don't see many people recline. But it's common to recline seats on Shinkansen, as you have so much more space between the front seats even in regular cars, and the starting position of the seats are straight up which is hard to see the window. I usually recline my seat on Shinkansen as soon as I arrive the seat. :)
Thank you so much for this video! Being able to book tickets on the website you provided has alleviated my worries on securing oversized baggage seats.
Omg arigato for this! Growing up watching anime, I've always wanted to try an ekiben bento because the characters always eat that whenever they travel huhu. Btw I searched everywhere for JR Pass users via Hikari Shinkansen, reservations must be made in the ticket office and not in advance online. Hopefully I'll get one because I have luggage otherwise I might just jikukan ninjutsu my way to Kyoto and back to Tokyo next week lol.
hahaha, you can use ninjutsu and move cities with your suitcases, but you will miss the most important part - ekiben.. You are right. The Smart EX is not for JR Pass holders. It seems only if you purchase JR pass from official JR group site, you can make reservation online in advance. Am I correct? japanrailpass.net/en/purchase.html#anchor04
@@tokyokenchan checked this one out and yes. You can only reserve seats online if you bought your JR pass at the JR website. If the pass was bought from a third party (which is always cheaper) it’s not possible. 😩
@@MissAstoria19 san, thank you for checking. I appreciate it since I get several questions about this. It seems it's a good idea to spare some time on the day of arrival to Japan or next day for lining up at the JR counter. :)
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You've calmed some of my anxiety about finding my way around the train station and using the Shinkansen during my first solo trip to Japan that I'll be taking this April! Thank you!!
I'm glad I could be of your help. That's exciting you are coming here for solo trip soon. I wish you the best trip in Japan. :)
Japan has the BEST public transportation! And is very clean. No worries. You can't get lost!
Exactly. I’ve travel a lot but this trip to Japan for the first time has me stressed. So much to plan . But so excited at the same time. This video is great .
Same
Me too I will use the Shinkansen to Kyoto in April 😊
This video was EXTREMELY helpful. I went to Japan at the start of the year and ended up getting on the slowest Shinkansen on my way from Nagoya to Tokyo by accident and it took FOREVER. I'm going back to Japan in about a month and now I feel confident that I won't get on the wrong train again. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for watching. Oh wow you took Kodama ^^. That's great you are coming back here again and I wish you the best trip in Japan. :)
I'm posting this comment so more people can see this video. A few apps have somewhat helped ease my worry but this is a video actually showing the process of using the machine and how the system works.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your support. I wish you the best trip in Japan with Shinkansen. :)
Dude, out of all the videos I've watched, nobody else has mentioned platt kodama and they push the JR pass this blows JR pass out the water for someone who is well organised. Thank you, you probably just saved me and the Mrs £80 🎉
Thank you for watching. I wrote in description but somehow they deleted English purchase page for Platt Kodama after this video, so now you might need to go to the counter of JR Central Tours before the departure date. It doesn't come with beer, but you can also save with online reservation for both regular car and green car. ruclips.net/video/zjiIWXZNr5Q/видео.html Hope you have a great trip.
@@tokyokenchan Thank you 👍
I used this video for my Shinkansen, and it was PERFECT. Followed it to the T, and had the video playing with me on my phone whilst inside the train station. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Thank you for watching! I’m very glad to hear the video was helpful and feel honored the video could guide you in the station. I hope you are enjoying your trip. :)
Please do more of these types of detail vlogs. After searching for so many "how to Tokyo to Kyoto", your video is 100% of what I needed to know. Good Job Kenchan. I saved your video to Favourite for my reference! Arigato!
Thank you for watching! I'm glad this video could answer your questions. Have a great trip in Japan. :)
This is without a doubt the most informative video on how to take a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and your kind comment. :)
I didn't realize one has to book baggage space in Shinkansen until I watched your video, thank you very very much. Thank you also for the discount coupon with Japan Wireless. I've learned a lot about Japan travel from your videos.
Thank you so much for watching the videos. I'm glad it was helpful. I wish you the best time in Japan. :)
More about Tokaido Shinkansen's online reservation Smart EX: ruclips.net/video/zjiIWXZNr5Q/видео.html
(Update) More seats with baggage area from May 24, 2023 ruclips.net/video/Grtvjz_U5vM/видео.html
1) If you purchase JR Pass online from the official site by JR Group, you can get your seat reserved online from 10am JST a month before the date you use. * The online EX site I introduced in the video can not be used in case you use JR pass.
2) You can make reservation with your JR Pass at the JR counter or machines at major stations.
Source: japanrailpass.net/en/purchase.html#anchor04
* To save your time, it might help to make reservation for all or partial of your itinerary when you validate your pass. You can write down on paper and hand it to the staff. If you haven't installed yet, I recommend "JapanTravel by NAVITIME" app. It might help you to plan the route, as it's all in English and it tells you if the route is applicable for JR Pass.
3) The new rule on luggage on Shinkansen only applies for Tokaido Shikansen and connected routes to Kyushu. It doesn't apply to Shinkansens by JR East including Hokuriku Shikansen as of today. I'm not sure how strict the rule is, but I wanted to share with you so that you don't feel that you got ripped off when they charge you 1000 yen, so it's good to know about it, and getting the seat with luggage space will give you ease of mind. :)
This is AWESOME information!!
Hi Kenchan San, been to japan several time but forgot two things:
1. Is it possible if we purchase JR pass non reserved for 14 days from agency then when u arrive in japan, i would make a reservation seats at JR counter with extra cost? I believe it can be done but not sure lol.
2. If we use non reserved seats, can we book a reserved seats with large baggage at the JR counter? Last time i booked JR green pass and put the luggage at the back of the seats while i was seating in the middle lol but they didnt charge me.
Hello Husein san, I apologize I haven't answered sooner. If you purchase 14 days pass from agency, you can make reservation without any additional cost at the counter. The pass is choice of regular car or green car, and there aren't any pass for specifically "non-reserved seat". Yes, you used to be able to keep your luggage in the back as there were no rules before, but now that space is only for reservation. You can make reservation at the counter. I hope it helps.
Thank u 👍
thank u SO much for making this video! navigating the train station and using the shinkansen has been a huge part of my anxiety for my first trip to japan, especially since there are no trains or subways where i'm from so i already don't have experience in stations. i feel so much better now. 100% saving this video for later
This is one of the best explanations I have seen online of Shinkansen travel.
travelling to japan in august with my 6 year old son and i am sooooo scared of the trains and getting lost :( been binging your videos to make myself feel a bit better. thank you!!!
Thank you for watching. I'm glad my videos made you feel better! There are lots of signs in English so if you have some time allowance, you will find out somehow and things go well. :) I wish you and your son the best trip in Japan!
This helped my daughter who is travelling from Tokyo to Osaka 18 Dec 2024...Thank you Sir
oh today! I hope she has a great trip. I’m glad to hear it was helpful.
I should've watched this before going back in April of last year. It was so confusing since it was my first time using the Shinkansen to Osaka from Tokyo. This video is so helpful. This will definitely help for my next trip to Japan.
Thank you for watching. It is confusing. I hope you have a smooth Shinkansen ride in your next trip. :)
Thank you. This has been extremely helpful. You help to clear up questions that one might have and were not addressed anywhere else online.Thank you again!
Meticulous detail! You've made planning my trip with wife and two kids so much easier and reduced my stress. Thank you!
Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video. I wish you and your family the best trip in Japan. :)
I've been binging your videos recently in preparation for my trip in November. You make them so easy to understand and follow. Informative and simple. Thanks so much. 😁👍🏾
Thank you for watching many videos! I'm glad you liked them. I wish you the best November trip in Japan. 🍁😄
Thanks!
Irene san, Thank you so much for your kind message and support! I can’t appreciate enough. I hope you have a great time with your family in Japan. :)
I am going on a solo trip to Japan in November and want to do a day trip to Kyoto and Osaka once from Tokyo. this video was super helpful brother thx so much.
Thank you for watching. I hope you have a great day trip to Kyoto, Osaka. :)
Your explanation on the ticket description is very helpful. Before arriving to Japan I watched your video on getting from Narita airport to Tokyo. I still made the same mistake the person you mentioned in your video made. I was lost but with the help of one lady in particular I was able to Asakusa station. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, I'm glad if this video was helpful. I'm glad to you could make it to Asakusa with the help of the lady, but sorry my video didn't work! The route is complicating especially the Access Express. 😅
I am very appreciative with your videos. Your video are very informative and video quality is fantastic. We’ll be visiting Tokyo and Kyoto January 2nd to the 8th. 2023. It’s been three years since we last visited. We are so excited to be going back. Thanks again for your videos.
Hello, thank you for your feedback and kind message. That’s exciting that you are traveling to Tokyo and Kyoto soon! Oh that’s today! I wish you the best trip in Japan :)
planning to visit Japan coming May 2024 and i have found this video to be super useful, Thank you for this awesome video!
Thank you very much. This is the best information online. I would of been completely lost without you.
Thank you for watching and your kind message. I hope you have a great trip in Japan with Shinkansen.
Thank you for all your information. It’s very helpful. I’ll be visiting my son who lives in Japan during golden week. I can’t wait. I appreciate your videos. Thank- you 😊
Hello. Thank you again. The train tickets will be on sale a month before the departure date, so I recommend you to get tickets that day in case you make any trip during GW. :)
thank you I will have a trip from tokyo to kyoto in May . expect have a fun on shinkansen.
This is a good video, I need to travel back from Kyoto to Toyko on my own so this is a great help
Thanks
Hello David san, thank you so much for your support for the video!
I really appreciate it. I wish you the best trip to Japan. :)
Very informative and detailed, right down to which side of the train to sit on for specific views. Thank you!!
Thank you for watching. I hope you have a great ride on Shinkansen. :)
Going on a family trip to Japan for the 1st time this summer. Great information! Thank you 🙏
I hope you and your family have a great trip in Japan. Thank you for watching:)
Japanese train are so fast. We Love ❤ it. 🍒🍒🍒
I have been on that route, but from Osaka to Kyoto and I loved the train. Beautiful city and I will be back
Thank you for the video. My families will be traveling to Tokyo this summer for the first time. Still trying to figure out on transportation. Your video is super helpful, thanks 🙏
Thank you for watching! I hope your family have a great summer rip in Japan. :)
This is really helpful and I saw your other videos on how to travel in Tokyo real helpful and you break it down ab bit more.
Thank you for watching. I'm glad you found the video helpful. :)
I will travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by myself. Your video was very helpful. Thank you.
Oh I love that you say direction one the seats.. I I know D and E going to Kyoto I can see Mt Fuji!!!
Yes you can! Thank you for watching. :)
THANK YOU so much for ALL the videos! I didn't know about luggage size for the bullet train! That is SO helpful in your video!
Yes, both are on the same Tokaido Shinkansen line and Nozomi and Hikari are operation name. Thank you for watching. :)
@@tokyokenchan Oh, I didn't know. I have always taken the ones shown as Hikari and Kadoma trains. Thank you for correction! I think it's Mizuho that does not take the JR pass.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support for the video! :)
Thanks for making these videos. These are very helpful and looking forward to using your tips soon!
Thank you for watching. I’m glad you found the video helpful. I wish you the best trip to Japan. :)
Kengo, thank you for such thoughtful and detailed information. Your channel has been so helpful with my trip planning. Please keep the videos coming - I can’t wait to visit!
Thank you for your kind message. I'm glad you found my videos helpful for your trip! I wish you have a great trip in Japan. :)
Thank you so much, as a first time traveler to Japan, your video was informational and I’ve downloaded the app to get tickets!
Thank you! I'm glad you found the video informative. I hope you have a great first time visit to Japan! :)
I see your channel is growing now!! Congrats and keep updating. Cant wait for my trip next february!!
Thank you for your kind words! Yes, I'm so thankful to all the viewers watching. I enjoy communicating with you and other viewers like this and I like making videos. Thank you again. I wish you the best winter trip to Japan! :)
Excellent video with very helpful instructions. Thank you from 🇨🇦
Thank you for watching from Canada. I'm glad the video was helpful. :)
Your video is so informative. Thank you . But I find it soo complicated 😅
I'll be visiting Tokyo this April.
Thank you, Tokyo Kenchan-san for this very informative video. You provided a thorough overview that is very helpful. Arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for watching. I'm glad the video was informative for your trip. :)
You put a lot of work into making this video. Thank you for making our upcoming visit smoother and welcoming @@tokyokenchan 😃
@@livingwithpurpose7304 Thank you for your kind message. I hope you have a great tirp in Japan! :)
Thank you for the video. Very easy yet very detailed explanation.
Thank you for watching!
I am in the early stages of planning a trip to Japan next year and I found your video very informative. Like someone else said, platt kodama seems the way to go and I have not heard it mentioned on any other travel video. The JR pass is overpriced for the travel we plan. Thank you for pointing out options. Look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you for watching. Yes, the Platt Kodama's English site has disappered once after I made this video, but it came back as part of EX service. I recommend you to check if you can log into EX site as many travelers have difficulty making the account. I hope you come up with a great Japan trip plan. :)
Arigatou Gozaimasu for sharing , mata nihon ikitai desu I love Japan 😊❤️👍 tasukarimashita 👍👍
This video is what I was looking for. Thank you so much! : )
Thank you so much for all your videos! I’m visiting Japan in April for the first time and your videos have been so informative.
Thank you. I'm glad you found the video helpful. I wish you the best trip in Japan!
Thank you for your video, this is extremely helpful to us that are planning to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto thru Shinkansen.
Thank you for watching. I wish you the best Shinkansen ride to Kyoto. :)
Hello from New Zealand my brother. Love your channel!
Hello. Thank you for watching from New Zealand!!
Hi just started watching your video. Where coming to Japan in march 2024 and we want to ride the Bullet 🚅 train. Si you video is very helpful. Thank you . Chris and Kitty from Liverpool England.
Chris san, Kitty san, thank you for watching from Liverpool. I'm glad you found the video helpful for your trip. I might post more videos about Shinkansen before your visit next year. Thank you again. :)
@@tokyokenchan Hi and thanks for your reply. Do you do any videos on the hotel there or just the rail system.
@@christopherking4217 I have some hotel topics but not much yet. Are you looking for hotel reviews, or is there any specific information you are looking for? This is the play list of hotel. ruclips.net/p/PLDxt6zoPFvTaOGTa0FwGioVLi-Upm3rFO
Thank you for such a great video. I will be taking this route first week of December. Thank you from Miami.
Thank you so much for watching. Have a great Shinkansen trip. :)
Thanks for supplying such detailed information. I'm excited for my trip in Autumn!
Thank you for watching. Have a great trip to Japan. :)
This is extremely detailed and you explained things very clearly thank you!
Thank you for watching and your comment! :)
Oooooooh, shinkansen and ekiben, perfect pair when travelling using the trains. Such an informative and a fun video once more. Congratulations and keep up the good work, Kengo-san! :-)
Gio san, Thank you always for the fun comment! Yes, opening Ekiben on Shinkansen is so much fun.:) I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
This video is exactly what I needed!!! ありがとございます🙏🏼🤍
Thank you for watching. ありがとうございます。:)
Awesome video! Now I'm goingto see if you have one from Kyoto back to Tokyo!
I don't! 😄💦
@@tokyokenchan lol. All good! Wish me luck 🙏 😅
Excellent information! 素晴らしい！ どうもありがとう
Thank you for watching:)
Hi!
I got to see you because of TOO MUCH LUGGAGE.
Thanks for your video!
Your voice is super soothing 😌
Thank you for your kind message! It was amazing to see the RUclipsr I've seen on Ineternet on the street of Tokyo. They were very friendly and an amazing couple. :)
@@tokyokenchan that's super cool 😎. They are getting better and better.
I can see that you're experienced on RUclips.
Nice, detailed video and again, your voice is very nice.
Good luck with your chanel
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Excellent video! We will be travelling from Tokyo to Osaka in early January 2023. This video has helped us understand what to do. Arigato gozaimasu!
Thank you for watching! That’s great you are traveling to Osaka by Shinkansen soon. I’m glad you found the video helpful. :)
Thank you for your videos, this particular one is great! I'm travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto for the first leg of my tour of Japan next April, and I found this video very informative and concise. 🚅
Hello, thank you for watching the video! I'm glad you found the video informative. I wish you the best trip to Japan next April. 👍
Very detailed, practical, and useful information. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you for watching. I'm glad it was useful.😊
Thanks for sharing the video! How are you doing? Wish you all the best
Thank you for watching and asking. I’m doing great now. I wish you the best too. :)
Great video as alwys. Tk you. How about doing over night coach fr Tokyo to Kyoto? Mch appreciated.
Thanks for the informative videos. We will be arriving in Tokyo at the end of November and your videos have made it easier for us to plan our trip.
Thank you for watching. That's great that you visiting Tokyo soon! I'm glad that my videos are helping you to plan your trip.
This is exactly the information I needed. I have a JR Rail pass and will be flying into Haneda on 2 days. I’ll be traveling from Yokohama to Kyoto then to Osaka then back to Tokyo. Good to know how to stow your luggage and which seats to reserve. Great video!!! Thank you
Thank you. I'm glad you found the video helpful. I wish you the best trip in Japan. :)
Thank you, im going to Osaka this week from Tokyo
Thank you for taking your time to watch. I wish you the best trip to Osaka. :)
Thank you for this video! I'm trying to plan how I'll travel next month from Akita to Hakata. I'm traveling by Shinkansen for my first time from Tokyo but I had a couple of worries, especially considering I don't have any backup plans to stay in Tokyo during my trip. This cleared up pretty much all of my worries about things I should be aware of, and gave me some comfort and confidence I'll make it without any problems!
Thank you for watching! I'm glad if you found the video helpful. The luggage rule applies to only between Tokyo to Kyushu. Akita to Hakata by Shinkansen sound very exciting! Akita Shinkansen in deep snow is one of the ride in my bucket list. :)
Very helpful info. Specially explaining which one is available with JR PASS. We tried reserving it on the ticket kiosk but didn’t know which train we should be on other Not the Nozomi. I will try booking it myself again later as the line to talk to representatives are ridiculously long. Thanks again
Yes, the line is quite long and the machine is not that difficult. It only show you the trains you can get on, so no worry. Hikari is the fastest one you can take with the JR pass. I wish you good luck. :)
Thank you for the video my friend. This was so helpful
Thank you for watching. I'm glad you found the video helpful. :)
This was so helpful. I feel like I’m there! Arigato gosaimasu.
I'm glad you fond it helpful. Thank you for watching. :)
Really beautiful channel! Keep up with the amazing content 😊
Thank you for the encouragement! I really appreciate it. :)
Great informative video!! We will be there in March Cheers from Canada
Thank you for watching always Peter san!
Really excellent video, thank you. The online booking option will great for our next trip :)
Rob san, thank you for watching my video. I'm glad you liked it! :)
I am from India, staying in Tokyo, you helped a lot, for providing all information about places in japan
Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Great video! We traveled before by shinkansen and when possible always booked the last row to put our luggage. We have medium size checked luggage totalising about 140 cm. If I interpreted the new rule correctly, they are not considered oversize…but still, I doubt they fit well in the overhead compartment. Experience anyone?
Very helpful when visiting Japan.
I got confused with how to book the bullet train I just went to the station and used spoke to the staff. Super helpful she spoke a little English and I just pointed at stuff on google maps and google translate. I love japan and will visit again. She book same day back and forth ticket very expensive I know but I want to go on a day trip.
I'm glad to hear you encounter the great staff that helped you. Thank you for watching and sharing. :)
I enjoy learning from your video. Keep it up
Thank you for watching and your message. :)
Thank you so much. Very informative.🙏👍
Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. 🙏
Brilliant video, thank you very much!!!
Thank yo for watching! Have a great trip on Shinkansen.
Excellent detail video and very helpful. We all need details to plan out trip and reduce anxiety for sure. Love it!
Thank you for watching and your message. You can use credit card in the most of the places but cash is a must have to purchase / topup IC cards, dinning out in some local shops. I hope you don't worry too much and enjoy planning. :)
Very informative, Thank You!
Your videos are so soothing and puts my Japan trip planning at ease. Thank you for all the details!
Thank you for your kind comment about my video! I hope you have a great trip in Japan. :)
Thank you, very good and informative video 👍🏻☺️
Thank you for watching the video and leaving a comment. :)
Thank you very much, we will use your advice to book oversized luggage. Hopefully Mount Fuji will not be behind clouds when we visit!
Stumbled upon your channel while preparing for our trip this March. Excellent advice, thank you so much! Securing train tickets and planning is daunting but your video is very helpful. Thanks for pointing out which side of the train has which view, my griflriend will be very happy to know this. Is it OK to recline on the train? A lot of Americans find it rude for airplane travel so I do not want to impose if it is not acceptable on trains.
Thank you for finding my channel! I'm glad you found it helpful. Seat D/E (regular seats) C/D (green car) are Mt.Fuji side. If you travel on regular car, mountain side is better anyway as ocean side has 3 seats and someone comes next to you. As for the reclining seat, I think it's similar here with the US. On the short distance highway bus or domestic flight, I don't see many people recline. But it's common to recline seats on Shinkansen, as you have so much more space between the front seats even in regular cars, and the starting position of the seats are straight up which is hard to see the window. I usually recline my seat on Shinkansen as soon as I arrive the seat. :)
Very, very helpful and clear instructional video, with great tips as well. Thank you v much❤
This is a great video. Thanks for making it.
Thank you for watching and your message:)
Thank you so much for this video! Being able to book tickets on the website you provided has alleviated my worries on securing oversized baggage seats.
Hello Mairi san, I'm so glad to hear that you could book your ticket. Have a great trip in Japan. :)
You are wonderful person, sir, keep going on
Thank you so much for your kind words. :)
Thank you for your video & good information. We will travel to Japan March/April 2025.
Your video provided excellent information.
Kenchan. Good to see you again ❤
Nice to see you again. :)
Omg arigato for this! Growing up watching anime, I've always wanted to try an ekiben bento because the characters always eat that whenever they travel huhu. Btw I searched everywhere for JR Pass users via Hikari Shinkansen, reservations must be made in the ticket office and not in advance online. Hopefully I'll get one because I have luggage otherwise I might just jikukan ninjutsu my way to Kyoto and back to Tokyo next week lol.
hahaha, you can use ninjutsu and move cities with your suitcases, but you will miss the most important part - ekiben..
You are right. The Smart EX is not for JR Pass holders. It seems only if you purchase JR pass from official JR group site, you can make reservation online in advance. Am I correct? japanrailpass.net/en/purchase.html#anchor04
@@tokyokenchan checked this one out and yes. You can only reserve seats online if you bought your JR pass at the JR website. If the pass was bought from a third party (which is always cheaper) it’s not possible. 😩
@@MissAstoria19 san, thank you for checking. I appreciate it since I get several questions about this. It seems it's a good idea to spare some time on the day of arrival to Japan or next day for lining up at the JR counter. :)
@@tokyokenchan will let you in on more info so you can in your vids when i go next week 😁
Thank you! I wish you the best trip in Japan. The weather seems nice. :)
Detailed video - makes sense to take green car on kodama than the other two.
Excellent video. Thank you for making this 👍
Thank you. Have a great Shinkansen trip. :)
Such good information! Thank you!
You are welcome. Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for this video 😁🙏
Thank you for watching! 🙏