I love train travel. It is something that we don't do well in Australia but here in Japan it is a hoot.
Currently I am sitting on the Shinkansen on my way to Kobe. One could fly, which is in principle quicker,but then you have to get out to the airport, queue up to get on the plane, queue up to get off the plane and get to your final destination (since airports are rarely located in the center of town). Catching the train on the other goes something like this:
- rock up to Tokyo station and by ticket
- Buy an eki bento(a lunch box) for the trip
- Board train when it arrives (and they always leave on time)
- Settle back and enjoy the view
- 3 hours later your in Kobe. No muss no fuss.
May not be as quick as flying but sure is a hell of a lot less stressful.
News Flash: Finally, having done this trip a number of times, I have seen Mt. Fuji in all it's snow capped glory.
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