Japan Is Offering Free Bullet Train Rides to Tourists

Where Is This Happening?

Japan is an island nation made up of four main islands. Most international travelers spend their time on Honshu, the largest island, where you will find:

These cities are connected by the country’s most famous high-speed rail lines and form what is often called the “Golden Route” for first-time visitors.

The new initiative, however, takes place on a different island: Kyushu, which lies southwest of Honshu. Kyushu is known for hot springs, volcanic landscapes, and a slower, more regional atmosphere compared to Tokyo or Kyoto.

The free ticket applies to the Shinkansen route between:

The journey takes about 90 minutes and normally costs around 11,500 yen, roughly 75 USD.