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3 days ago · Following the big hit character Evangelion train, which ran from late 2015 until May 2022, the Hello Kitty-themed bullet train has proven to be a worthy successor. The adorable train provides a Kodama service on the Sanyo Shinkansen line, which connects the western cities of Osaka and Fukuoka.
4 days ago · 1. Hayabusa – top speed of 320 km/h (200 mph) Hayabusa, Shinkansen train at Shin Hakodate Hokuto Station, Hokkaido. Photo credit: Pundit at Wikimedia Commons. Operated by JR East, this train runs on the route between Tokyo and Aomori, which is on the northern tip of Honshu.
1 day ago · Shinsekai. Shinsekai might mean 'New World', but it’s one of Osaka’s older, more retro neighborhoods. Increasing tourism to the area means it’s far less seedy than it used to be, but there’s still some retro post-war charm to be found here and there. Shinsekai - image © Florentyna Leow.
3 days ago · Hiroshima is just 1 hour and 40 minutes west from Osaka on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen train (which is covered in your JRail pass), making it a great place to visit on a day trip. You’ll board the bullet train in Osaka at Shin-Osaka Station and ride west towards Hiroshima Station.
Jun 12, 2024 · Get to know Osaka, Japan's friendliest city, with this first-timer's guide covering transportation, when to visit, and the best things to see and do.
Jun 27, 2024 · JR Tokaido Shinkansen. Covered by JR Pass. The Shinkansen service which runs from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station is the fastest way and it’s covered by the JR Pass. The bullet train time is only 15 minutes. If you don’t have a JR Pass, the Shinkansen price for this journey is 1,420 yen.
Jun 12, 2024 · It has been 86 years since its predecessor, the Shin-Osaka Hotel, opened in 1935. It is one of Japan's most prestigious hotels, known as the "Guest House of Osaka" for its elegant atmosphere, state-of-the-art facilities, and superb hospitality.
