SPEEDING TO KYOTO ON THE SHINKANSEN

Travellers on business trips in Tokyo can access Kyoto's zen-like surroundings and rich culture in just two hours and 20 minutes, thanks to Japan's ‘bullet train' the Shinkansen. The Tokaido Shinkansen is the country's busiest and most popular line, with the Nozomi service linking Kyoto and Tokyo at speeds of up to 300km/h. Services run roughly every 30 minutes from 6am to 9.30pm, and stop en route at Nagoya. The high-speed train has been highly popular since its launch in 1964, and is still celebrated, most recently starring in the Brad Pitt-fronted comedic thriller of the same (nick)name. The highly punctual and incredibly clean trains are no doubt a wonder to Brits, who are painfully used to cancellations and delays. Our tip is to book a window seat to maximise your…

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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition (Digital) - 1 Issue, April - June 2023

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