Is this the Best Train Seat in the World? | Shimakaze Premium Express 🇯🇵

Описание: 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.

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Find out more about the Premium Express Shimakaze:
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🚉 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

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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

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