Bullet Trains

Written by Viator, August 2010

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Japanese bullet trains, known locally as Shinkansen, are among the fastest in the world and routinely reach speeds of close to 200mph (320 km/h), easily linking major cities throughout Japan with one another. Trend-defining safety, pressurized cabin comfort, record-setting punctuality, and fantastic cultural nuances like heated toilet seats, Shinkansen are by far the easiest and most exciting option to see the amazing Japanese countryside.

Touching down in Tokyo, options to reach other Japanese destinations abound. If your time in Japan is limited and you don't want to miss the sights of Kyoto, zoom there and back on a comprehensive one-day rail tour from Tokyo, where you’ll have stunning views of Mt. Fuji before embarking on a guided afternoon tour of old-town Kyoto.

Alternatively, if you’re feeling like escaping the city and would prefer to see the countryside, why not visit Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji in one of Tokyo’s most popular day tours? Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, the icy caps of Mt. Fuji and the crystalline waters of Lake Ashi are sure to be the perfect antidote to the hectic city life.

Want to sojourn out into Japan a little longer? Why not combine the two? Multiple day trips link Mt. Fuji to Kyoto, Nara, and Hakone, and any option between the two.

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Reply by Dianne M, May 2012

Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo

My tour was fantastic. All though the weather wasn't that great, I still had a great time. There was heaps of snow at station 5 and the traditonal lunch was delicious. Our guide was extremely friendly and had activities for us to do on the bus as well as giving us background information on Japan, its people and culture. The Bullet train was thrilling.

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Reply by Tara, May 2012

Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo

We where travelling with a 10 month old and a 2.5 year old and really enjoyed the day tour. A long day but well worth it. I did think we where going and coming back by bullet train but the train is on the return journey you go to mount Fuji by bus. The tour is well organised and our guide nickname FISH, was extremely helpful and couldn't of asked for more. would recommend.

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Reply by Edward F, April 2012

Doing what: Kyoto and Nara 2-Day or 3-Day Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo

I highly recommend the tour of Kyoto and Nara. The staff were very helpful in getting us onto the bullet train,and getting us settled into our hotel once we arrived.The tour sights were swamped with tourist but we managed.