Originally Posted by LapLap (Post 29464315)

Someone didn't just dream:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/20...el.travelbooks

Hokkaido Highway Blues by Will Ferguson

Originally Posted by Pickles (Post 29465048)

​​​​​​​What's with the accent on the e in "sake"?

Originally Posted by Pickles (Post 29452092)

Under 4 hours, actually. But it's a pretty scenic ride.

Originally Posted by FlitBen (Post 29450994)

Yes, it would be better starting from near Ueno or Tokyo station, which is where I'd be booked anyway. But it would only seem somewhat less of a hassle with big bags along, for which I'd factor another hour at both airports. With the difference narrowed by 1.5 hours, a scenic Shinkansen trip would start to look nice, especially as it would be our first further north and we'd be able to make stops along the way using a pass.

Originally Posted by FlitBen (Post 29459123)

Yonder! That may add up to almost a day's worth. Would you do it in one go?

Originally Posted by kaka (Post 29465588)

added to the 5 hours from tokyo in which a good part of 1 hour is under a tunnel???

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Originally Posted by kaka (Post 29465588)

added to the 5 hours from tokyo

Originally Posted by kaka (Post 29465598)

as you like, you're in japan and this would still be in force. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japa...hot-cabin.html

and unlike the plane noone will turn down the temperature for you.

Originally Posted by jib71 (Post 29466112)

I think it's a skosh over 4 hours. I also note that you're using three question marks for one question. You need to dial back the hyperbole.

Originally Posted by FlitBen (Post 29467553)

Does that happen often on Shinkansen? In the dozen long rides I've taken, I always found them to be airy and comfortable even when full, unlike with some Ltd Express trains.

Originally Posted by kaka (Post 29465588)

added to the 5 hours from tokyo in which a good part of 1 hour is under a tunnel???

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