A short 360° video aboard the Akechi Line train, going from Iwamura back to Ena. It’s only one carriage long, and chugs along at a leisurely pace through the Gifu countryside. The best bit of the journey is watching the train driver (r/OldSchoolCool), and his safety check rituals before departing from each station. =]

If you find yourself going hiking in Kiso Valley/Magome/Tsumago, stay overnight in Iwamura (Yanagiya Guesthouse – the owner, Miyazawa-san will pick you up and drive you to the tiny Akechi station in town =] ) and enjoy this train ride – much better than the Shinkansen!

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Camera: Ricoh Theta S

Thanks for watching!

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How to view the 360° video:

Desktop using Google Chrome:
Use your mouse or trackpad to change your view while the video plays.

YouTube app on mobile:
Move your device around to look at all angles while the video plays

Google Cardboard:
Load the video in the YouTube app and tap on the cardboard icon when the video starts to play. Insert your phone in cardboard and enjoy.

More info here: 🇬🇧 | 🇯🇵

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