Bullet Train Experience
Jul 24, 2006 | 12:24 pm
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Originally Posted by jib71
... and don't forget to eat your sandwiches before the "consume by" date.
*hops away in chibi style while jib71 chases with mullet*
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Aug 5, 2006 | 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by railroadtycoon
I would if you don't want to spend a fortune is to take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station (about 35 minute ride). Get out at Odawara visit Odarawa Castle. Or if you have a full day from Odawara Station you can explore Hakone.
Most trains that stop at Odawara Station are "Kodama Shinkansen" services, these are the "slowest" of the Tokaido Shinkansen services, however they are much faster than regular trains taking 35minutes vs. 1.5-2hrs from Central Tokyo by regular trains, and they are Series 300 Shinkansen trains.
Most trains that stop at Odawara Station are "Kodama Shinkansen" services, these are the "slowest" of the Tokaido Shinkansen services, however they are much faster than regular trains taking 35minutes vs. 1.5-2hrs from Central Tokyo by regular trains, and they are Series 300 Shinkansen trains.