Hokkaido is Japan’s largest prefecture, and the Shinkansen only reaches a tiny corner of it. So more so than anywhere else in the country, if you’re traveling in Hokkaido, it’s best to adopt a “It’s the journey that’s important, not the destination” kind of attitude. Thankfully, the abundant beautiful natural scenery…
We recently took a ride on Yamanashi Prefecture’s Fujisan View Express, one of the coolest sightseeing trains in Japan. With a sleek and stylish exterior, retro-chic interior, and, most importantly, amazing views of Mt Fuji as you travel down the tracks, the Fujisan View Express is well worth riding all the way from…
Back in 2016, travellers to Mt Fuji, or “Fujisan” as it’s known in Japanese, were given a luxurious new train to make the journey more memorable. Called the Fujisan View Express, the train was designed by Eiji Mitooka, an industrial designer who also worked on the Kyushu Shinkansen 800 series and Seven Stars…