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Japan's futuristic train to the mountains | Spacia X to Nikko
Step aboard one of Japan's newest and most sought after trains, Spacia X, as we travel from Tokyo to the picturesque and sacred mountain region of Nikko. Join us as we check out the features of this stylish train, known for its plush seating and striking design.
🚆 Experience the allure of the Tobu Skytree Line, as we traverse Tokyo's historic neighborhoods and bustling cityscape before venturing onto the Tōbu Nikkō Line and into the serene countryside.
🎟️ Learn insider tips on securing your seat aboard the Spacia X, from online reservations to navigating the bustling Tobu railway terminal in Tokyo.
🏞️ Spacia X's design blends tradition and innovation in the Spacia X's design, inspired by Tokyo's rich heritage and Nikko's cultural significance.
💺 Explore the diverse seating options onboard, from premium solo seats to cozy lounge areas, and get a glimpse into the exclusive cockpit lounge featuring a cafe and scenic views.
#SpaciaX #JapanTravel #tripreport #Nikko #TrainJourney #LuxuryTravel
Spacia X information:
www.tobu.co.jp/spaciax/en/
Spacia X timetable and guide to purchasing tickets:
www.tobu.co.jp/spaciax/en/guide/
Spacia X limited express ticket bookings:
www.tobu-ticket.jp/guest/EBA01/GEBA01010.xhtml
🚉 Train: Spacia X (Tobu N100 series)
🚉 Operator: Tobu Railway
🚉 EMU: Tobu N100 series
🚉 Seat: Car 2, Seat 7D
🚉 Route: Asakusa Station (Tobu)
🚉 Distance: 135.5km
🚉 Travel time: 1 hour 50 minutes
🚉 Class: Premium Seat
🚉 Travel date: 16 October 2023
EQUIPMENT:
🚉 Cameras: iPhone 15 Pro Max, GoPro Hero 10
Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:52 - Asakusa Station
03:30 - Spacia X arriving in Asakusa
05:14 - Spacia X seating options
08:56 - Tokyo Skytree Station
12:00 - Premium Seat review
13:51 - Toilets
15:05 - Spacia X Bento Box
15:51 - Buying tickets (fares)
17:43 - Steam train (SL Taiju)
20:10 - Arriving Nikko and final thoughts
21:25 - Top sights in Nikko
22:27 - Preview of Gran Class on Shinkansen
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Tobu Railway Spacia X promotional video:
czcams.com/video/f0q5PZjGk_o/video.htmlsi=m6Kj6aydKCqSsz_u
Photo attributions:
Tokyo Skytree
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tokyo_Skytree_2023.jpg
Nikko Station
Photo by Maeda Akihiko (via Wikimedia Commons)
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:JRE_Nikko-STA.jpg
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Komentáře

  • @ianbell5611
    @ianbell5611 Před dnem

    Thank you. Great video. Cheers

  • @justinjordanbalingit8831

    Only One Thing I Have to Say Travel to the Outback With the Indian Pacific Train and Great Southern Train and For Freight Pacific National freight train And SCT/SBR/CFCLA

  • @Lau38376
    @Lau38376 Před 3 dny

    Thank you for sharing the beauty of New Zealand and the journey with us.I feel like I have been on holiday to NZ through watching this!Great commentary.

  • @WUTANG-CLAN
    @WUTANG-CLAN Před 3 dny

    Thankyou for a beautiful video mate, outlining everything that i needed to know for a possible trip on the IP. I could watch many more travel vids of yours as you are very soothing and grab my attention in a nice way, thanks again.😊

  • @angloaust1575
    @angloaust1575 Před 4 dny

    Did it a few times in the 1970s Also drove as well when parts were unsealed! Vast distances

  • @mrmc101
    @mrmc101 Před 5 dny

    it is always a bit strange that these sleeper trains just neglect to add wifi, i mean its 2024 and these trips take days at a time people are gonna want some internet connectivity

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 4 dny

      There is limited WiFi but it’s dependent on the mobile network (which is limited in remote locations). There’s also something to be said for tuning out from wider world and really immersing yourself in the here and now (with no distractions from technology).

  • @djcmatty
    @djcmatty Před 6 dny

    Christ...it's like a mobile old people's home

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 5 dny

      Essentially these trains are very popular with retirees. That’s partly because of the high cost.

  • @marktitford8663
    @marktitford8663 Před 6 dny

    Not very often do you mention anything about facilities for disabled people.

  • @peterbreis5407
    @peterbreis5407 Před 7 dny

    Almost reaching your destination... ....again!

  • @peterbreis5407
    @peterbreis5407 Před 7 dny

    Nothing like _almost_ reaching your destination.

  • @nickfelstead7559
    @nickfelstead7559 Před 7 dny

    fantasic video, you much have been the youngest person by at least 40 years?

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 5 dny

      There was a handful of younger guests but not in my footage. The average age of the crew is also quite young.

  • @fidomusic
    @fidomusic Před 7 dny

    I live in Japan and I endorse this video! Japan is a train lovers paradise. Regarding not talking in the seating area of train carriages, I don't think there is no strict rule. In all the trains I've been on, you can talk quietly in the seating area. The Japanese are naturally quiet, so there is no need for a dedicated quiet carriage. As far as I know, there are no longer smoking areas on trains. I haven't seen any. I didn't know that the English announcer I hear is the person on the Piccadilly Line. Amazing!

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 5 dny

      Thank you! I guess it’s not a strict rule as you say, more something that’s discouraged.

  • @Tpenthusiast729
    @Tpenthusiast729 Před 7 dny

    you got reimbursed for missing out on 1 off train excursion when i went on the IP we missed out on 3 off train excursions, got delayed at cook for 8 hours and we had to get a coach from another station to go into Sydney that was 5 hours away making us miss out on half a day on the train and we got given no reimbursement.

  • @TassieEV
    @TassieEV Před 7 dny

    Queen Adelaide restaurant just looks so much nicer than the Platinum one, I'd definitely go Gold to ensure I got the Queen Adelaide. Which direction do you find is better to sleep either parallel with the train like on your Indian Pacific run or perpendicular like on this trip on the Ghan? I'd probably take sea sickness/motion sickness meds that have drowsiness potential to help me sleep as well particularly on first night and maybe the 2nd as well.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 5 dny

      I think I prefer to be parallel but there’s not a huge difference that I’ve noticed. Thanks for watching!

  • @tobiojo6469
    @tobiojo6469 Před 8 dny

    This is so amazing

  • @tobiojo6469
    @tobiojo6469 Před 8 dny

    Awesome video

  • @1MrErling
    @1MrErling Před 8 dny

    HOT

  • @farangkohsamui8782
    @farangkohsamui8782 Před 8 dny

    Na das sieht ja stinklangweilig aus...

  • @Detrabot
    @Detrabot Před 8 dny

    Great video, Do you know what the name of the song is which was used in your video?

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 8 dny

      Thank you! There’s actually five different tracks, all from the CZcams Audio Library. If you look at the description of my video and scroll down, CZcams should show you the five songs, which you can click on to hear.

  • @SpidersLair999
    @SpidersLair999 Před 8 dny

    4:26 operated by ptv?!

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 8 dny

      That’s a Google error … I think it’s just that the timetable data came from PTV. 🤔

  • @Train_Man123
    @Train_Man123 Před 9 dny

    this isn’t from a window seat it’s from a bridge or somethjng

  • @Benjamin.Jamin.
    @Benjamin.Jamin. Před 9 dny

    Crazy this train manages to be this big and fast on 3' 6" track!

  • @paulwharton1850
    @paulwharton1850 Před 10 dny

    A very, very good video - I learnt a lot - Many thanks !

  • @Trainviking
    @Trainviking Před 10 dny

    Great detailed video I really think Australia needs more trains.

  • @nascara5cupseriesa5cubing18

    From stop a to stop a lol

  • @riverAmazonNZ
    @riverAmazonNZ Před 11 dny

    I just love the stark beauty of the southern alps

  • @DhirendraBBista
    @DhirendraBBista Před 12 dny

    No Bullet trains in Australia 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ABTrainsYT
    @ABTrainsYT Před 13 dny

    If only we saw more regional trains in WA other than the current two 😕

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 12 dny

      Yes, that would be great. Although you still have it better than where I live, South Australia, where there are none. 😔

  • @Chooky88
    @Chooky88 Před 14 dny

    The old 90s Prospector was sop slow. 10 hours

  • @jezzter4293
    @jezzter4293 Před 14 dny

    One of the most beautiful countries I've ever visited. I enjoyed it so much I went back 18 months later. Hideous length flights from the UK tho! My trips were a long time before Adam's great video, trains were a lot older! The open air cars are fantastic. Scenery just spectalur

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 13 dny

      It certainly is a stunning place! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

  • @emgee691
    @emgee691 Před 14 dny

    Fabulous experience of a l8fetime - especially if you LOVE trains and train travel. Have done it both ways, Sydney to Perth and Perth to Sydney. What you miss in the night one direction, you catch in the daytime returning to Sydney. Recommend you ONLY take the top grade premium class cabins. Three and a half days on a train - you really do appreciate the total privacy of your cabin, all the extra space, service and comfort - and especially - your very own fully equipped ensuite bathroom and toilet. Worth tbe higher $$$$$.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 13 dny

      Sounds great! Keen to try platinum one day … as well as travelling Perth to Sydney. 🤔

  • @allisonwilliams7634
    @allisonwilliams7634 Před 14 dny

    Greatly enjoyed this video. All Aussies should watch it.

  • @peterc.5181
    @peterc.5181 Před 14 dny

    Thank you for taking us on this wonderful journey. I'll be retiring to the Philippines in 5 years and then we'll be making our first vacation to Australia. But I think it will be a road tip. Again thank you very much. Peter from germany.

  • @tishka1232
    @tishka1232 Před 14 dny

    What a lovely trip. My mum always talks about visiting her aunty in the Otira Tea rooms.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 13 dny

      It certainly is. Yes, it’s a pity they’re not open anymore.

  • @tasneemshams2522
    @tasneemshams2522 Před 16 dny

    It's very enjoyable. I felt as though I had been there.

  • @raildoestravel
    @raildoestravel Před 17 dny

    Even if only 1% of people travel to canberra, the trains still have so many customers! I wasn't able to book a trip recently because it was fully booked😂

  • @sarahbettany7546
    @sarahbettany7546 Před 17 dny

    For what you're getting, I can't bellieve how reasonable it is! I think I'd rather this than the Orient Express - though of course we'd have to get to Australia first!

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 17 dny

      Yes, it’s expensive but is all inclusive like a cruise. 👍

  • @fitrihakimmohamadnasir6626

    Im hooked with your video!! Thus , convinced me enough to book this train journey for my upcoming trip to NZ this coming Nov!

  • @user-gk8gg1zt7l
    @user-gk8gg1zt7l Před 17 dny

    Great video. Like me ! ! !

  • @Gordon_Highlander
    @Gordon_Highlander Před 17 dny

    Mate, I love your train videos but please; that bloody music on this trip is as annoying as the *"HELLO, FRANK WALKER FROM NATIONAL PILES"* AD ON THE RADIO. It is driving me nuts listening to the same tune playing over and over again!

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 17 dny

      Come on … you can’t criticise Frank Walker from National Tiles! What a legend! 😝😂😂😂

  • @MegaCorson
    @MegaCorson Před 18 dny

    I have sadly watched the decline of the rotorua branch railway. From 2001 onwards, its just been endless vandalism. However. I will do the te huia one day

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 18 dny

      That’s sad to hear. Would have been a great tourism opportunity!

  • @jezzter4293
    @jezzter4293 Před 18 dny

    Thank you Adam. Such a great video. I worked for a Japanese Company for many years & stupidly I never pushed for a visit to Japan! I regret that, would love to have visited this amazing country. I bet my Dalmatian would love to travel at 300kph on a Shinkansen, I know I would! Sadly don't think he'd enjoy the flight to get there, unless he was allowed to run around the cabin making everyone laugh

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 18 dny

      Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. ☺️

    • @jezzter4293
      @jezzter4293 Před 17 dny

      @@FromtheWindowSeat Admittedly I did visit New Zealand, my most favorite country ever & jumped out of an Airplane at 15000 feet over Lake Taupo. Thats an interesting way to get a view LOL

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 17 dny

      @@jezzter4293 wow … that would have been quite the experience!

    • @jezzter4293
      @jezzter4293 Před 17 dny

      @@FromtheWindowSeat It was along way down. 1 minute freefall. Totally amazing

    • @jezzter4293
      @jezzter4293 Před 17 dny

      Thanks for your video's. I live in the UK with my 2 yr old Dalmatian now. I watch travel thanks to people like you. Stay safe & be well ok

  • @AguadillaCGN
    @AguadillaCGN Před 19 dny

    15:16 I hope that is reusable, if not so much plastic trash

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 19 dny

      I think the idea is to keep it as a souvenir / reusable lunchbox.

  • @nathanmaurice747
    @nathanmaurice747 Před 19 dny

    Took this flight last week on the red-eye from Perth back to Melbourne, same seat too, 4k, though configured for 7 rows of 4 in the one part of the cabin, and I must say being able to flatten the seat and close my eyes meant I was able to fall asleep on a plane for the first time ever for a proper nap. Definitely an addictive service.

  • @pjcannon64
    @pjcannon64 Před 19 dny

    There are no "Guards" on VLINE trains - they are "Conductors", who are predominantly Customer Service and Passenger Safety focused.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 19 dny

      Ah, apologies about that.

    • @pjcannon64
      @pjcannon64 Před 18 dny

      @@FromtheWindowSeat no probbies mate - just wanted to point it out. There have not been any guards on Victorian Railways for quite some time 🙂

  • @itoten5858
    @itoten5858 Před 19 dny

    21:57 The origin of the 🙉🙊🙈 emojis!!!

  • @tierra6391
    @tierra6391 Před 20 dny

    Did he just say Bidi beach is on the Pacific Ocean. I thought is was the Tasmin Sea. Ah well……they all connect anyway.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat Před 20 dny

      The Tasman Sea is part of the South Pacific Ocean. The reason I specifically made the Pacific reference is because that’s why the train is named the Indian Pacific. 😉

    • @tierra6391
      @tierra6391 Před 19 dny

      @@FromtheWindowSeat okay then…

  • @kidcotrains
    @kidcotrains Před 20 dny

    oohh nice

  • @kidcotrains
    @kidcotrains Před 20 dny

    oohhh nicee Dear

  • @kidcotrains
    @kidcotrains Před 20 dny

    nice dear