Trains run on time in Japan. For those of you who want to go by the world famous bullet train (Shinkansen) on your trip, there are two short options: a train from Tokyo to visit Karuizawa, or a train from to Nakano City to visit the Jigokudani Yaen Snow Monkey Park would cut out the stress of driving in central Tokyo.
Shinkansen are punctual and very fast. It is not easy to bird watch from a speeding bullet train. There are many tunnels. The seats are very comfortable, and the service excellent. Shorter journeys are affordable.
Shinkansen Bullet Train
"Tokyo - Karuizawa" one way, 2nd class reserved seat
From Approximately JPY6000 per person
Shinkansen are punctual and very fast. It is not easy to bird watch from a speeding bullet train. There are many tunnels. The seats are very comfortable, and the service excellent. Shorter journeys are affordable.
Shinkansen Bullet Train
"Tokyo - Karuizawa" one way, 2nd class reserved seat
From Approximately JPY6000 per person