Originally Posted by
5khours
Anybody else tried this yet? I rode it on the Hokuriku line recently. Probably not worth the money, but I have to say the seats were extremely comfortable. Free food and drink ( but the food was pretty mediocre.) Very quiet. Power outlets at every seat. There are 6 rows of 3 seats. A single and a pair of seats in each row. The single seat is very private. Lighting is good (not overly bright like a lot of Shinkansen cars.) Windows are a little small (not great if you like watching the scenery.)
It is the most comfortable and classy rail seat on Earth. Quiet and smooth, which is what one expects on a Shinkansen. The food is NOT mediocre. It’s some of the best quality train food that’s not cooked on board. The coffee, in unlimited quantities, is excellent. You are served by one or two attendants. Windows are not small, they are adequate. Thanks to the Japanese, rail transport is on the move world-wide and I won’t accept any negative criticism of the Japanese rail system!
Originally Posted by
ETHFlyer
You can still use gran class with a jr pass, you just have to pay the $80 upgrade fee. It’s not worth it unless you want to experience it for the hell of it. And taking the train to Sapporo is only recommended if you have tons of time, it is a pretty long journey.
It is very much worth it. Name another train in the Anglosphere that is as comfortable and classic! Name one!