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Two other super convenient things about Shinkansen: - You always know how much the ticket will cost, no matter if you buy it the same day. - If you had a rese
by 6t6t6t6 9y ago
Two other super convenient things about Shinkansen:
- You always know how much the ticket will cost, no matter if you buy it the same day.
- If you had a reserved seat but you missed your train, just take the next one and go to the free seat area. Also, if you didn't have reserved seat and the free seat area is full, wait 15 minutes and take the next train.
(And yes, you can fly Tokyo - Osaka for cheaper than a Shinkansen ride, but the convenience of the Shinkansen is really higher than any flight.)
- CaptainZapp 9y agoThat and I'd add the following: - While it's completely acceptable to eat fermented fish out of a bento box using your phone to make calls is a comlete no!no! That leads to a very quiet, peaceful and smooth train experience. Also, if you visit Japan as a foreigner look at JR Rail Pass. A three week pass for the green car (1st class) will cost ~80'000 yen ($720) and is a comperative bargain if you make use of it. For example: Tokyo to Sapporo [which is Shinkansen to Hakodate only] and back is more than 92K.
- 6t6t6t6 9y ago> Also, if you visit Japan as a foreigner look at JR Rail Pass. A three week pass for the green car (1st class) will cost ~80'000 yen ($720) and is a comperative bargain if you make use of it. OMG I regret so much that I didn't take advantage of that when I was on a tourist visa... :'/