Is this the Best Train Seat in the World? | Shimakaze Premium Express 🇯🇵
Join me on board one of Japan’s luxurious sightseeing trains, the Shimakaze, travelling from coastal Toba to historic Kyoto with a driver's like view. From panoramic windows and plush leather seats to a rare onboard dining car, this is first-class rail travel ... with views to match! In this video, I explore this Kintetsu Railways train: from salon cabins, front-row seats and private rooms to the stunning upper-deck café. I also share practical tips on booking tickets, what the journey costs and how to get the best seat ... plus what happened when the crew discovered I didn't have a valid tciket! If you love train travel, Japanese railways or you're planning a trip and want to know if the Shimakaze is worth it – this video is for you. 🎥 Subscribe for more rail adventures around the world! Find out more about the Premium Express Shimakaze: https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/en... 🚉 Train: Premium Express Shimakaze (Kintetsu 50000 series) 🚉 Operator: Kintetsu Railway 🚉 Seat: Car 6, Seat 1A 🚉 Route: Toba - Kyoto 🚉 Distance: 170km 🚉 Travel time: 2h11m 🚉 Class: Premium 🚉 Travel date: 13 November 2023 Support the channel by becoming a YouTube channel member. You'll get early access to new videos and other perks:    / @fromthewindowseat  EQUIPMENT: 🚉 Cameras: iPhone 12 Pro Max Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 - Toba Station 02:57 - Shimakaze arrival and boarding 04:02 - Salon seating and route map 06:20 - The best seat in the house 08:23 - Cab views 10:41 - Mountain views and stations 12:07 - Having to change seats 13:09 - Japanese private room 13:47 - Cafe car (restaurant) 16:34 - Western style private room 17:25 - Fares 18:26 - Arriving Kyoto 20:15 - Final thoughts Music I use Artlist for high quality, licensed audio. If you sign up using my referral link below, you will get two extra months for free. https://artlist.io/Adam-3542584 Credits and sources: Follow me on social media:   / _fromthewindowseat    / adamgjoyce    / adamjoycetravels  #tripreport #slowtravel #trainreview
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