2 Day Cherry Blossom Trip on Japan’s Overnight First-Class Capsule Bus 🌸| Tokyo - Nara 🇯🇵

Today, I’m riding Japan’s sought after overnight buses, the Dream Sleeper, from Shinjuku in Tokyo to Nara. With only 11 seats in total, this feels less like a bus and more like a private room on wheels. After taking off your shoes before boarding, you settle into a surprisingly comfortable space equipped with a reclining seat, personal lighting, and even an air purifier for a 9-hour, 600-kilometer overnight journey. After arriving, it’s time to explore Nara during cherry blossom season. From Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Mount Wakakusa to Todaiji Temple, and of course the famous deer of Nara Park, this trip had everything. Though when it came to the deer showdown… let’s just say they were completely in charge. Trip Data Route: Shinjuku, Tokyo → Nara (→ Kyoto) Transportation: Dream Sleeper overnight bus (fully private compartment bus) Travel time: About 9 hours Distance: About 600 km Price: About ¥20,000 / US$125 / £95 / ₹11,700 / €110 / C$175 / A$175 / ₩185,000 / ₽9,600 Timestamps 00:04 Intro 00:22 Shinjuku Station / Today’s route 01:39 The bus arrives / Boarding 02:47 Tour of the private compartment 04:20 Dinner inside the bus 05:42 Full room tour 09:07 Late-night stop at Ashigara SA 12:04 Powder room and onboard facilities 14:30 Morning views / Arrival in Nara 18:37 Taking a break at the hot spring 22:55 Finally meeting the deer 23:57 Heading up Mount Wakakusa 25:24 Exploring Kasuga Taisha Shrine 30:05 Final battle with deer crackers 35:07 Visiting Todaiji Temple 37:47 Heading to Kyoto 40:10 What a wonderful trip — thank you for watching!