An Ode to the Shinkansen

[Frankenstein]

I love the Shinkansen too. But the prices are ridiculous. You can actually have a three day holiday overseas with accommodation and return flights for the price it costs to go about about 400 or 500 miles on the Shinkansen.

Anyway, here are some shots from my last trip:

[JimR]

I love the Shinkansen too. But the prices are ridiculous. You can actually have a three day holiday overseas with accommodation and return flights for the price it costs to go about about 400 or 500 miles on the Shinkansen.

Anyway, here are some shots from my last trip:

This is true...yes. BUUUUUT, not once have I ever thought "Where does that money GO?" after riding the Shinkansen. Because you can see why it's so expensive-riding the Nozomi is like getting onto the enterprise! The doors even sound the same! Not to mention, it's way more comfortable than flying coach on any airliner I've seen.

I do wish it was cheaper so I could take it more, but then again, not at the expense of losing service.

I bet, though, with the recent toll reductions, we might see a wee bit of a price change.

[mpearce]

I love the Shinkansen too. But the prices are ridiculous. You can actually have a three day holiday overseas with accommodation and return flights for the price it costs to go about about 400 or 500 miles on the Shinkansen.

Anyway, here are some shots from my last trip:

I see you are in the smoking car. God it is like London fog in there when it is crowded.

I use to buy beer on the train now I just fill up my camelback three liter hydration system with good Kirin and it is a nice trip indeed.