I cut into 27 years and find myself at Shinagawa Station waiting to guess what - Shinkansen! I was waiting for excitement with my wife and child in the hope of catching the first glimpse of the train. My child was more zealous waiting for "zupp" (it must be said with the movement of your hand go forward to signal to speed), the train that goes very fast.
I looked at the clock and it was almost time. He turned there and was with her long aerodynamic nose and shiny white exterior. I managed to sneak behind me and saw him standing on the podium waiting for the passengers. We boarded the maple train and opened our mouths in this wonderful piece of engineering
With speeds of up to 320 km / h, Shinkansen is famous for punctuality, comfort, safety and efficiency. The trains leave and arrive on time to the second. Highlights the importance given to safety through the absence of fatal incidents in its history
Inside the bullet train
The interior decoration of the Shinkansen looks like a comfortable seating plane. The seats were 2 x 2 and spacious with enough space on the top shelves for luggage. The seats were all facing forward and very comfortable. Well, what do you expect from the Japanese. Must be the best in class!
Soon the train began to move and we were thrilled. What surprised me most was the silence and smooth ride. Not one jerk, one movement. It was as if the train floats! My son was a bit disappointed because he still thought that the train was stationary. Only when I made him look out the window did he realize the speed with which we moved
Comfort and convenience
The train has both reserved and unsecured booths. There are laundries on both ends of each compartment with a wash basin outside the right side. These buttons have multiple buttons, such as a typical Japanese toilet. Typical of anything in Japan, they made it guaranteed and they pointed out the right way to sit on the bathroom! The toilets are spacious and have enough space for wheelchair users.
In a few trains there are food and beverage machines. In addition, a telephone payment service is available on the train. At one end of the cabin there is a surprise - a room for smokers! The Japanese know how to do things in an elegant way. The compartments are interconnected and one can move inside the train from one party to another easily. They even have instructions in Braille for visually impaired travelers! Anywhere else you will find this consideration for people with special needs but in Japan.
Japanese hospitality
We also saw Japanese hospitality and courtesy. Every half hour a lady comes with a cart, greeting us by kneeling and walking across the cabin. She will leave again bend in courtesy. The same went with the ticket conductor. Perhaps the only words we heard were "arigatou gozaimas" (thank you in Japanese)
Basic facts
The price of a high-speed train is between 320 and 720 yen per season. If you will remain in Japan for a long time, the railway corridor can make your trip extremely cheap. There are two classes of benches, the regular car and the green. Some of the new trains have a "Gran Class" which is very comfortable and luxurious. There are reserved and non-reserved categories of vehicles referred to. Reservations can be made online or at ticket counters and vending machines at the station. Each passenger is allowed to carry only two pieces of luggage, regardless of small bags (details in the following sections). The train speed can reach 320 km / h but inside, you will not feel anything!
Important tips to keep in mind
• There is a train every 8 minutes to Kyoto so there is no need to worry about booking
• It is recommended that you write your relevant details on a piece of paper to make the booking process hassle-free. The required details are:
Number of passengers
date of Travel
Departure station
Destination station
o Normal or green car
Seat reserved or not reserved
• Talking on the phone on the train is not appreciated, so refrain from doing so or make your voice very low
• Definitely recommend a good book and a headset
• Soft toy or any toy for children to keep their participation is also a good idea
• Stand in a queue at the station in the place allocated for easy boarding and lodging
• Each passenger is allowed access to two pieces of luggage on a train except for small bags weighing no more than 30 kg and dimensions not exceeding 250 cm when adding width, height and depth
