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California continues to tease us with a new bullet train that looks like it will never flourish, but if there is one place that has the concept in Pat, it is Japan.
Japan is known for their lightning sninkers trains and is undoubtedly one of the easiest countries in Asia to explore by rail while America is left with ‘Slow Reizen’ Amtraks.
It is often said by travelers that Tokyo is never a bad idea, but neither of them does not dare go beyond the largest city in the world, because Japan is full of lesser -known cities such as Kobe, Fukui and another ready to embrace the spotlights as the end cap of one New sleeping train route.
Although the latest train journey does not zoom with the speed of shinkansen, you can lean back and relax Your own private hut Assigned to every passenger, whether you are Globetrotting Solo or have loved ones who tag.
Insight into sleeping trains: a hotel Maas in the law
Japan is pricey; There is no way around it. That is one of the many reasons why booking a weaker train is one of your best budget options.
Instead of paying for a combination of a train, flight and/or hotel during the day, you can use a weaker train as a Maas in the law to get some Shuteye while you cross to your next destination.
The concept started in Europe, but it is certainly no stranger to Asia. Buying a hotel Plus one -way flight can easily be cost more than $ 250 in Japan, although there is no official word how much a ticket on board this new route will cost.
Because this is not A bullet train as mentioned above, the full journey is expected to take about 12 hours from Tokyo (departing from an unknown station).
As mentioned, all travelers will have their own travelers private huts for groups of 1 – 4 people. Even solo travelers can opt for loneliness in their own cozy excavations with a folding table and extendable bed for when it’s time to catch a number of Z’s.
Moreover, there will be a lounge open to all passengers, although there is no confirmation on the operational hours of the lounge, because this is a overnight trial.
Go further than Tokyo to a lively coastal city
If you are bored in Tokyo, I will not lie, maybe exploring the world is not for you.
Not being able to find something here is an impossible task, whether it is late night-karaoke bars, wandering through the maze of Back-Alley Izakayasreal-life Mario Kart Racing or checking in a hotel with dinosaur robots that serve as reception agents – and that is simply scratches on the surface.
That said, Tokyo comes with a good price tag on arrival. Of course, you can score great airline tickets on the growing budget carrier of Japan ZipairBut scoring a reasonably priced hotel without sacrificing comfort can be a tough task, and considering the largest city in the world, crowds are everywhere and we know how overwhelming that it can be over time.
That is why you do not have to treat Tokyo as a one-and-done destination; You can explore your car and the fascinating culture of Japan elsewhere.
Aomori Is just the place to do to fulfill your sense of travel, because even places like Osaka become more mainstream.
What to do in Aomori
This very underrated city is located along Mutsu Bay and is a draw for foodies, adventurers and art and culture lovers.
Japan is generally known for an incredible range of seafood, some tastier for Western taste buds than others, but as a coastal city, there is undoubtedly exploring the local markets for the catch of the days and fresh sushi is an absolute must.
The best of all is that it is much cheaper than Tokyo. Easily score a comfortable boutique hotel under $ 50, plus popular attractions such as Asamushi aquarium is only $ 8 to come in and visit Showa Dauvensu Buddha is only $ 2.75.
Moreover, there is a surprising amount of outdoor shelters that are also must-sees:
Train tickets & Launch date
We at Travel Off Path stared deep into our crystal spheres in the future to discover this new sleeping train, so you have enough time to plan your great adventure.
There is not yet an official date, but the last report expected Spring 2027.
Tickets are also not for sale if so far away, but keep following us here at Travel Off Path for more updates on the most exciting train launch in Japan in years!
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