Mount Fuji from Bullet Train Bucket List Japan Experience!
we sped through the Japanese countryside flying through towns and cities until finally right after she’s wok Mount Fuji came into view slightly obscured by clouds but no less amazing this was a bucket list item for me fuji is the country’s tallest peak and it’s actually a strat volcano still classified as active although it hasn’t erupted since 1707 ash lava and centuries of pressure shaped its near perfect cone a symmetry that looks almost too flawless to be real but Fuji is more than science it’s sacred a symbol of endurance purity and the spirit of Japan we both admired the beauty of the mountain from our comfortable seats flying past at almost 200 mph thinking about what a surreal experience this
🚄 Japan’s Bullet Train + Mount Fuji View | How to Get the Best Seat on the Shinkansen 🗻✨
Not all train rides are created equal—and this one is iconic. In this episode, we board the legendary Tokaido Shinkansen in Kyoto and head north toward Odawara, hoping to catch one of Japan’s most unforgettable sights: Mount Fuji from the train window.
We’ll show you exactly how to book the best seat for the view, what to expect onboard, and which side of the train to sit on to see Fuji at 200mph.
From ticket hacks and bento box traditions to train etiquette and hidden Fuji viewing tips, this is your complete guide to riding the Shinkansen like a pro—and spotting Japan’s most sacred mountain along the way.
đź“Ť In this episode:
How to buy Shinkansen tickets (with or without the JR Pass)
Which seats have the best Mount Fuji view
What to eat: Japanese train bento box tradition
Shinkansen facts & how it reaches over 300km/h
Where on the route you can see Mt. Fuji
What makes the Shinkansen the best train in the world
🎥 Whether you’re traveling Japan for the first time or checking off a bucket list view—don’t miss this iconic experience.
👉 Like, comment & subscribe—next week we’re exploring Hakone’s Lake Ashi on a pirate ship and eating some black eggs cooked in a volcano!! 🥚
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