The Shinkansen system, which rolled out in November 1964, reshaped travel across Japan by drastically reducing transit times between cities. The trains, synonymous with speed, safety, and punctuality, ...

Embark on a guided tour of Japan by high-speed bullet train, featuring Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka, with cultural experiences like sushi making, a tea ceremony, and a Geisha show. Highlights ...

One of the side trips from Kyoto was a journey to Nara, which once was the capital of Japan during the 8th century C.E. Nara ...

Japan may be known for its network of high-speed bullet trains, but one of the country's trendiest train trips takes around 35 minutes and screams luxury. The Kintetsu Railway's Sightseeing Limited ...

Looking for an around-the-world adventure without taking off? A new rail journey will roll travellers around the world in 100 days – if you can splash over £100,000 on a ticket. Adventures by Rail, a ...