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Traveling by train in Japan
Japan boasts a highly developed rail system, making it an extremely practical mode of transportation for both local and cross-country travel. Consequently, both residents and tourists frequently find themselves utilizing trains almost daily, whether it be local train lines or the renowned Shinkansen bullet trains. For those embarking on their inaugural journey to Japan, the significance of train travel during their visit undoubtedly comes to mind.
Although train travel is a common aspect of life in Japan, there are several factors that may necessitate some prior knowledge or preparation before first-time travelers board a train. This is true even for individuals hailing from countries with a well-established train travel culture.
What makes trains so popular in Japan?
Japan's rail transportation system is regarded as one of the finest globally. The experience of taking a train in Japan can be encapsulated in three adjectives: efficient, fast, and clean. Until one has experienced it firsthand, it is difficult to comprehend just how easy and remarkably convenient train travel is in Japan. Despite the fact that millions of passengers utilize Japan's rail system daily, trains remain impeccably clean, punctual, and operational. For many readers, this description may seem like a utopian vision in comparison to their own country's train network.
There are numerous factors contributing to this remarkable railway system, but it can essentially be attributed to Japan's dependence on imported fossil fuels, which led the nation to make substantial investments in its transportation infrastructure via trains. Since the late 19th century, Japanese train companies have been constructing lines to transport people and goods efficiently from one location to another, and as a result of this extensive network, cities began to develop around train stations. While much of Western urban development has centered on car-oriented infrastructure, Japan has primarily shaped its urban expansion around train stations. In most Japanese cities, train stations serve as the economic and demographic hubs of the area.
Through strategic investment in its train system, Japan has successfully established one of the most dependable, rapid, and secure rail networks globally!
Shinkansen information
The Hokuriku Shinkansen traverses through much of the Japanese Alps in central Honshu, with termini at Tokyo Station and Kanazawa Station, stopping at places like Nagano Station, Niigata Station, and Toyama Station. From Tokyo Station to Kanazawa Station, it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, or 3 hours, depending on the Shinkansen bullet train being ridden.
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