Shinkansen Ride Japan’s Bullet Train & See Mt Fuji!
this isn’t just a train ride this is Shinkanz Japan’s bullet train capable of speeds of over 300 km an hour today we’re showing you how to catch the best seat in the house the one with this view so you can ride in comfort and catch a view of Mount Fuji Japan’s most iconic mountain from your own window seat chinkanzen lines run the full length of Japan but only one of them has a view of Mount Fuji the Tokaido line running from Tokyo to Osaka
🚄 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.
📍 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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