{"id":2774,"date":"2020-02-03T09:17:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T09:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/expedia.blog.au.local\/touring-japan-by-rail\/"},"modified":"2022-08-08T23:31:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T23:31:47","slug":"touring-japan-by-rail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/touring-japan-by-rail\/","title":{"rendered":"Touring Japan by Rail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Japan is a hugely popular travel destination \u2013 blessed with fascinating natural and cultural treasures. Many of Japan\u2019s main sightseeing areas are connected by high-speed bullet trains \u2013 known as Shinkansen \u2013 which are operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR central). These trains are world-famous for their unparalleled punctuality, comfort and safety.<\/p>\n<p>Shinkansen are one of Japan\u2019s greatest technological achievements. If you\u2019re visiting Japan, a ride on a bullet train will give you a great memory that lasts a lifetime!<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Japan, Shinkansen and details about how to make reservations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/lp\/ms-dest-exp-au-jrc-2020-q1?langId=3081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Explore Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Traveler Advisory: new limitations on oversized baggage<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Other-image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beginning May 2020, passengers with oversized baggage, i.e. luggage pieces whose height, width and depth add up to greater than 160cm (total dimensions between 160cm and 250cm), will be required to make a seat reservation in the last row of seats. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/lp\/ms-dest-exp-au-jrc-2020-q1?langId=3081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Learn more here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Must-see destinations<\/h2>\n<p>Among the many sites accessible by the Shinkansen, be sure to include a visit to these unique destinations on your tour:<\/p>\n<h2>Tokyo: always surprising<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19182\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19182 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Other-image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take in the famous Shibuya Crossing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tokyo\u2019s metropolitan region is the largest population center in the world, and home to towering skyscrapers, ancient art and lovely cherry blossoms. What was once a small castle town has become one of the world\u2019s great capitals\u2014 offering visitors an unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture, dining and one-of-a-kind experiences.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Kyoto: atmospheric and sublime<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19183\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19183\" style=\"width: 882px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Other-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"882\" height=\"588\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don&#8217;t miss the famous cherry blossoms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures abound in this ancient and wonderful city. Kyoto is full of cultural, artistic, and nature-related eventsIntangible traditions, carried down through the local people, form a part of the city\u2019s living culture. And no trip to Kyoto would be complete without visiting some of its 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.<\/p>\n<h2>Next stop: Osaka<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Other-image-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Osaka is about only 2.5 hours Shinkansen ride from Tokyo but has a very different personality to Japan&#8217;s capital city. Hop off the bullet train into an area of exciting nightlife, delicious food and straight-talking, friendly locals. Along with plenty of shopping and modern attractions, Osaka also has a fascinating historical side, the highlight of which is the castle in Osaka. Find out more about touring Japan by rail <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/lp\/ms-dest-exp-us-jrc-2020-q1?langId=1033\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japan is a hugely popular travel destination \u2013 blessed with fascinating natural and cultural treasures. Many of Japan\u2019s main sightseeing areas are connected by high-speed bullet trains \u2013 known as Shinkansen \u2013 which are operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR central). These trains are world-famous for their unparalleled punctuality, comfort and safety. 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