🇯🇵Riding Japan's Greatest Luxury Sleeper Train || Cassiopeia (Tokyo→Sendai)

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◆JR Cassiopeia: Tokyo→Sendai
◆I'm a Japanese train enthusiast and stayed in Europe for about a month this summer.
This time I got to visit many European countries and ride their unique trains.
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@kugastravel5180 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as always! To support this channel - just click Like and Subscribe, and SUPER THANKS button. Your support will help me to continue and improve my video.🤝 Please let me know what you think about this video - I appreciate your feedback and suggestions.

@iatsd Жыл бұрын

That room is kinda somewhat like the Amtrak Superette sleeper rooms. Except it's larger, more pleasant to be in, clean, and everything in the room actually works. And it's cheaper to book.

@francisbtube Жыл бұрын

Just a tip you said “these sofas turn in to a bed”. They are seats in English. A Sofa normally seats three or more people, though sometimes two. But a two seater is also called a “love seat” at least in the United States. I’m English not American and can’t remember if the English use the word “love seat” lol 😂.

@francisbtube Жыл бұрын

Another tip, if it helps… with your bread roll you said “I got a refill” in English that’s usually used for beverages, like tea, coffee or soda. With a bread roll you might say “It was so good, I asked for another (or another one), if you were talking about a whole plate of food like a starter or maybe a side-salad, and you were British you might ask for “second helpings”. Hope this helps. 😎

@iatsd Жыл бұрын

@@francisbtube Just a tip, but if they are in a train or boat and they are fixed, then they are seats, not chairs. :p No one likes pedantry, especially when it's unnecessary. Save it for actual grammatical errors like confusing "is" for "are" or anything else that will make you unpopular by pointing out.

@francisbtube Жыл бұрын

@@iatsd Thanks of course your right about chairs, silly me seats, I’ll edit mine. Totally disagree about “pedantry” it was/is a heartfelt response to someone who’s first language is not English, and makes funny commentary tracks in English. Just aiding someone who chooses to promote his videos to an English speaking audience. It’s up to him whether he wants the feedback. Perhaps if he responds with a thanks you can respectfully remove your comment.

@NathanPatra 11 ай бұрын

This is EXACTLY how a travel vlog should be, no talking, just taking in the sites and the sounds, and enjoying the whole experience in POV.

@TexasCat99 11 ай бұрын

Both can be good. Depending on the YTubber. Seen great and bad with and without them talking. But this channel is awesome.

@Michael-iw3ek 11 ай бұрын

And no stupid background music!!!

@samiatash2160 11 ай бұрын

And no selfies too

@daydays12 10 ай бұрын

@@Michael-iw3ek Agree 100%

@daydays12 10 ай бұрын

@@samiatash2160 Agree 1OO%

@CasualGamer11 Жыл бұрын

the platform workers waving off the train as it departs is so cute!

@alisonlee3314 Жыл бұрын

I know! That wouldn't happen in my country!

@user-bz1xc6bo2x Жыл бұрын

Почему у нас работники платформы не машут уходящему? Это так уютно!

@daydays12 10 ай бұрын

that's Japan!

@christophdeelmann6970 Жыл бұрын

"Social distanced salad" made me laugh. Thanks for this low-key humor, I enjoy that.

@rafaelsays175 Жыл бұрын

That observatory lounge is next level. Absolutely gorgeous 👍🏼

@thomassmall990 Жыл бұрын

I liked the luxurious Aspects of this ride . The spacious sleeping quarters, the dining in fancy windowed cars with plush seating , and watching the countryside as I'm eating.

@caractax.3110 Жыл бұрын

I love the waving tradition in Japan. So nice and friendly 👋🤩💕

@rustinpieces Жыл бұрын

Indeed, amazing! You see this with Japanese ferries as well. Such a difference in attitude towards the (dearly, here) paying passengers than probably anywhere else in the world.

@caractax.3110 Жыл бұрын

@@rustinpieces You're so right!

@2eleven48 Жыл бұрын

Railway/ferry staff are paid to do this.

@2eleven48 Жыл бұрын

@Justice ....I doubt very much what you describe continues to be standard practice in Japan. If, however, that is the case, I urge you to contact the appropriate authorities. Robert, UK.

@trishrobinson5828 Жыл бұрын

Social distanced salad. Brilliant. Another lovely journey, plus food. Thank you.

@apokalipsx25 Жыл бұрын

Another proof that Japans trains are on another level. Thanks for sharing your expirience.

@csbalachandran 8 ай бұрын

*Every* one of your train videos is so enjoyable and soothing. I'll likely never be able to travel to the places you go, but since you take us (me) along, I really enjoy every trip. Thank you for doing this. May be some day I will get to travel on some of these trains, myself. Also, I like how you express thanks to people, machines, etc.; this is very cultured. Keep the interesting videos coming!! Happy and safe travels to you.

@ModernClassic Жыл бұрын

I got to ride this train when it was still running in regular service - I felt very lucky as an American to do that. Really cool to see it running again at all, even just for excursions. The bed actually isn't as big as you think... remember that these rooms can accommodate two people. One person sleeps perpendicular to the window at the back of the room while the other sleeps parallel to it on the side. So you end up banging a lot of heads or feet together during the night because you're sharing one corner. Still was a really fun trip when I took it. They did used to turn the train around somewhere in the middle of the night so that people in the lounge had an unobstructed view out the back. (That meant people in the suite room had the locomotive view for the rest of the trip.)

@kastandlee Жыл бұрын

The reversal was at Aomori. When my wife and I rode Sapporo-Ueno, the lounge car was unfortunately out of service.

@ModernClassic Жыл бұрын

@@kastandlee Oh no! Was it still attached, or completely missing from the train? (And if it was attached, what would make it "out of service"?) I can't imagine what this train would look like without its rounded ends.

@kastandlee Жыл бұрын

@@ModernClassic The car was completely missing from the train. When we went down to that end of the train looking for the lounge, all we found was a notice in Japanese that my wife (who had learned some Japanese) was unable to puzzle out. It became obvious, though, when a couple of crew members came through the door and all that was behind them was noisy machinery from what I thought was a generator car to power the train services. While we did not get the full experience that we wanted (including the Cassiopeia Suite), we are still very happy that we were able to ride the train as intended, as an overnight sleeper train.

@chandrashekharsahu7972 Жыл бұрын

Very good feel s this view in journey

@marcomeyer Жыл бұрын

I like your personal style how you describe your travels. Your movies are very interesting and well edited. Japan must be a wonderful country, indeed. Thank you very much!

@qjtvaddict Жыл бұрын

It’s not but it’s clean

@mariamatus9114 Жыл бұрын

God, I loved your meal. The presentation of each plate was stunning (and seems the food was delicious, according to you!). I think the large plates are used mostly in formal dining. The portions were simply lovely, and each plate brought out to you was magnificently presented (almost like a work of art). The ambience (*chef kiss*). And the music was so appropriate. If I lived in Japan, I'd definitely take a trip on that Luxury Sleeper Train. So worth it.

@Daneelro Жыл бұрын

20:43 "Where are we..." Challenge accepted! 00:00 (teaser) 1.2 km past Izumizaki 00:35 (Tokyo) Ueno 07:08 (Tokyo) Uguisudani 07:25 Nippori to Nishi-Nippori 07:47 (Tokyo) Oji 08:03 Arakawa river bridge 1 km before Kawaguchi 08:11 2 km before Shiraoka 12:05 2.9 km past Oyama (under the Tohoku Shinkansen & next to its maintenance base) 12:24 3.6 km before Koganei (under the Tohoku Shinkansen) 14:41 Kamasusaka 15:55 1.2 km past Nasushiobara 16:32 Takaku 16:42 3 km before Sukagawa 17:24 2.2 km before Sukagawa 17:32 1.2-1.7, 2.1-2.5 km past Izumizaki (out of sequence!) 18:09 1.5 km before Asakanagamori 18:19 Koriyama 18:54 1.3 km past Koriyama 20:02 2.7-2.1 km before Sugita 20:19 1.5 km before Sugita 20:33, 21:00 1-0.8 km before Kosugo 21:33 3 km before Iwanuma 21:51 1.4-0.9 km before Iwanuma 22:18 Sendai

@shayemari Жыл бұрын

Impressive!

@alisonlee3314 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@godseye_2829 11 ай бұрын

How??????

@pantherkremasti 11 ай бұрын

Αλήθεια τώρα ?

@amarthakertanegara Жыл бұрын

thank you for taking us into this amazing cassiopeia experience. the train is awesome as what they story told!!!❤❤❤

@francisbtube Жыл бұрын

You are so polite your parents raised you well. Maybe you can tell them one of your viewers on KZfaq said “you should be proud of your son, not only is he funny but a fine example of a Japanese Citizen and human being”!

@AmbientWalking Жыл бұрын

Keep on moving! Don't stop! Your videos are amazzzzzing! Always happy to see them!

@HappyComfort Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this very nice trip! Although I am not big on skimpy French food serving sizes but probably tastes nice. I really enjoy your relaxing low key videos 👍😁🥳🥳🥳🥳🌷

@kastandlee Жыл бұрын

My wife and I rode this train in regular service Sapporo-Ueno in 2007. I would have been delighted to be able to get the Cassiopeia Suite, but as you said, it's nearly impossible to book. Even the higher-end sleepers at that end of the train were already booked by the time we reserved. (You couldn't reserve them more than 30 days in advance, and only in Japan; that is, we couldn't book them until we arrived in Japan.) We were also traveling on a 3-week JR rail pass, so we only had to pay for the sleeper upgrade and for portions of the travel running over non-JR lines. (The cost was less than what you had to pay for this trip.) Unfortunately, the lounge car was out of service on our trip, which was a shame, as we were really looking forward to seeing the countryside from it. It was still a wonderful trip. It's a shame that there is only the one paired sleeper train left in Japan. I think that if we travel to Japan again, we might be more likely to take ferries for the more relaxed overnight trips. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@ciaobella8963 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on exceeding 300K subscribers! Well done. You deserve it!

@gayatoro2332 Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for giving us the opportunity to experience this being far-far away from Japan.

@jag19966 Жыл бұрын

REAL food on a train! YES! ❤

@WaltherLigtvoet Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you enjoyed the "Haute Cuisine" style lunch. :-) This style is really all about quality food, artistically presented on large plates. The motto is "food needs to be as beautifully presented as it has to be tasty."

@jpofgwynedd3878 Жыл бұрын

Nouvelle Cuisine, surely? The emphasis being on being served decoratively as a feast for the eyes first, then "the freshest, finest ingredients" to tease the palate with many different courses to experience... Give a big plate of steak and chips (fries) with a leafy salad any time... LOL

@gmonynegro595 Жыл бұрын

@@jpofgwynedd3878 The food is garbage.

@AML2000 Жыл бұрын

@@jpofgwynedd3878 As soon as I see them using the food to draw silly pictures on the plate, I know I won't like it!

@petek5523 Жыл бұрын

That beef looked like shoe leather 😅

@patriciadolbleskin2748 Жыл бұрын

Maybe good but there's nothing to eat😂😂😂

@iowa_don Жыл бұрын

$1,196 USD for a 6 and a half hour ride!!??? $3.06 USD per minute!! WOW!!

@0sireion Жыл бұрын

My question as well! Did Kuga miss a decimal point? It's nice, but I don't know if it is worth over $1,000 per seat.

@wednesdayissushiday Жыл бұрын

It would seem to be correct, not a typo. But from what I have seen its not just the train, most deals depart Ueno and return but Shinkansen to Tokyo and include accommodation for one or 2 nights, and some meals. Still not cheap though.

@leerichards7505 Жыл бұрын

I was so shocked by the price I came to the comments mid-video to see what other people thought 😂

@pedro3000 Жыл бұрын

Kuga fo realz Bro - $1200 US ?

@SenorHybrido Жыл бұрын

This isn't a regular service, it's a chartered ride for nostalgic train enthusiasts, so without the frequency (economy of scale) of a regular service it costs a lot more to maintain the old carriages in tip-top condition, similar to the Orient Express.

@tomburns7544 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another relaxing train ride, Kuga!!!

@kiklocus4660 11 ай бұрын

Japan such a clean place and so much surrounded by nature

@moogmike1 Жыл бұрын

Lovely train and lovely train journey....and I am sure you are 'Cool Enough' and as for you 'not fitting' I am sure you would fit and be welcomed anywhere. Another great video Kuga I look forward to your next one. Thank You.

@brian402 Жыл бұрын

Very good to see the platform staff workers all waving the train departing,i have been told that this practice is also known to happen at the leading main international airports in Japan by the outside ground crew when a plane is departing.Awesome video you made here & what a amazing luxury sleeper train👍

@hfb_blaacc2591 Жыл бұрын

Even as someone who really loves trains (especially overnight ones), I don't think I would ever pay this much for a ride this short... It's pretty and all, but yeah...

@ironeagle2526 Жыл бұрын

Japan is a awesome place to visit

@chungregina3387 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely train ride 😍

@JustanotherLiz 10 ай бұрын

I love your cute humor. It’s why I watch. Of course i am also envious of your trips, but also happy for u to enjoy. I wish I had such a great job

@MesaperProductions Жыл бұрын

Love your stuff. Keep up the good work!

@kristinaexpat3843 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos!! Thanks from Portugal!

@aboutvietnam084 Жыл бұрын

Incredibly interesting trip, thank you for sharing🤝

@radvelfatra Жыл бұрын

very nice presentation of the train, thanks the train is absolutely magical I wish you many happy drives

@robertplunkett4737 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. Very good review of Cassiopeia transportation system. Wonderful accommodation, food, sleeper room, enjoyable scenery. Thank you

@cognac80 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Your videos are so inspiring. がんばって!

@kugastravel5180 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!🤝

@angeladavis2010 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job, keep posting ❤

@ScoobyDigites Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed joy these videos. Very relaxing

@billhunnicutt3883 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the video, thanks for posting!

@fredfoz6730 Жыл бұрын

A great video , i really enjoy ed watching ,a trip to add to my must-do list, best wishes from England.

@maxhung0936 11 ай бұрын

太好了有你這樣介紹才知道有這樣的火車謝謝😍

@paulfelsman Жыл бұрын

Amazing video Kuga, thank you 👍👌🙋

@scotttuzzolino6513 Жыл бұрын

That was really sweet. Thank you.

@smokeylovesfire1589 9 ай бұрын

No music and no talking! Brilliant! This train kind of reminds me of a huge Airstream travel trailer.

@lalalalalala8147 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I enjoyed this video very much! Greetings from Germany / England.

@h.w.a.batterink1027 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking me on this beautiful trip. Youre plate is so big because you are eating high quality 5 star. The way the present it, makes it tasted more beautifull. I hope you have great times there. I love orange juce also!

@daydays12 10 ай бұрын

I love this video - with no music or talking, just the experience of the train ride.. Very nice.

@mrkevind Жыл бұрын

Maybe add a map at the beginning to show where you are going to and from?

@ediapaff8858 Жыл бұрын

are you also a fan of solo travel japan's chanel? 🤗

@azby7933 Жыл бұрын

That is what I always wish for on any travel video. It really helps and to know the distance.

@loukiakorkoli8179 Жыл бұрын

Great idea to show the route on map. Thank you Kuga

@swampfuel20 Жыл бұрын

Well Done. 1st class train. Amtrak is chuggin along while Japanese trains are Smooooooooth!

@Azu512 Жыл бұрын

That price tag better include a great accommodation and a return trip as well! 1k+ would be ridiculous for just a train ride

@pedro3000 Жыл бұрын

+ Massage 🤣

@lameowizard Жыл бұрын

Still better value than Amtrak sleepers...

@georgeplagianos6487 Жыл бұрын

@@lameowizard oh?, what's the going rate on Amtrak?

@carolemerle9995 10 ай бұрын

No, Kuga san, you are VERY fitting and I love your videos. So glad I subscribed.

@middleagedwhitebloke2460 Жыл бұрын

‘Socially distanced salad’! Brilliant.

@chandanisamaraweera7827 8 ай бұрын

Your travel vlog presentation is super nice. I also watched Australia travelling.

@DLeadVox Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos very much!

@nathanwulf Жыл бұрын

That is a BEAUTIFUL train, possibly the most stunning coaches I've ever seen in Japan. And it's loco-hauled! I wouldn't be able to justify the price though, it's almost £1000!! even the shinkansen Gran Class from Tokyo all the way to Aomori costs less than £200, though I do get that is a special tour.

@luizeduardomaia6262 Жыл бұрын

With your travels I get to know a little bit of Japan and how technology can provide comfort and well-being. I'm Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil.

@BioCful Жыл бұрын

😎 now that I know you're 'not cool enough' my respect for you has grown exponentially! Keep up your travels.

@GirishJois 11 ай бұрын

Super quite video; loved it ❤❤❤

@SeventhSwell Жыл бұрын

Very fun trip. Thanks for sharing!

@rezaalan3991 Жыл бұрын

Great trip. And yes, locomotive Haulage passengers train in Japan, something rare to see in current time. I hope in the future, this train can be resurrected as regular train like Sunrise Express, and running to Hokkaido directly or indirectly (stopped at nearby Ferry port cities and transferred to Ferry to Hokkaido).

@dskadd32 Жыл бұрын

A great train and a great trip! Yay

@erinsummerfield236 11 ай бұрын

looks incredible

@laurad4486 11 ай бұрын

I love your sense of humour especially the salad lol.... Thanks for your video ! Big love from South Korea 🇰🇷❤️

@deanzaZZR Жыл бұрын

Train nerd alert! I do understand why some people are crazy about trains, but you will find me on the cheaper and much faster Shinkansen to Sendai. Thanks for sharing!

@americaneagle76 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING!

@CrankyAuntyLinda Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video!

@eliteeldt Жыл бұрын

You have a great sense of humor!

@thomashug8488 Жыл бұрын

Danke für das Video

@VerhoevenSimon Жыл бұрын

That was quite an impressive meal, and quite apt for the decor.

@WildWildWeasel Жыл бұрын

Every time someone mentions "Cassiopeia" it reminds me of a group by the same name, from the same country as the train who are just music virtuosos, I've seen them live only once in my life and I would hunt to see them again.

@nisakorntanavongchinda7042 Жыл бұрын

Wow I love this train. So good.

@darcybowyer5743 Жыл бұрын

Even for the price, this still looked like a really enjoyable ride. Love O do if I ever get to visit Japan. 👍☺️

@marthaanthis3980 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing

@67johnnyjoe 11 ай бұрын

It's beautiful!

@usualfulful Жыл бұрын

The socially distanced salad gave me a chuckle - you cannot be too careful, even as a salad in these times with COVID still mutating.

@englishatheart Жыл бұрын

Far more dangerous things out there.

@okkami676 11 ай бұрын

The outer appearance of this train looks so cool. It's like a combination of retro + futuristic.

@408Magenta 10 ай бұрын

What a superb train. Luxury!!

@myadventureman2636 Жыл бұрын

❤ always ....amazing trip

@magkal8690 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making me travel with you , in such a classy and comfortable way, to Yuzuru Hanyu's city.

@deco983 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!!!

@Eilen719 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Agreed . It would be nice if this is a longer trio. Overnight be great.

@seven_hundred-seven_hundred 3 ай бұрын

Very nice. Thank you.

@HumbertoMesa Жыл бұрын

So nice train and trip ... thks for the ride 🇺🇾

@adrienreality597 Жыл бұрын

Very well done Kuga. I really liked your work. Nice trip. I will be looking for more content. Thanks for the English captions. You should travel with someone. It might be more fun. Salute.

@shoked99 Жыл бұрын

Nice trip. You were in a comedic mood. 😆

@livingwithjoy89 Жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous train.

@dslrjunkie Жыл бұрын

that train ride is giving me the hunger games vibe, it looks so luxurious as if you're gonna be a tribute after they have pampered you throughout your commute.. 😂

@Mentality2 Жыл бұрын

I so do not know why but I really dig the simple decor of the train

@ddnn974 11 ай бұрын

Really great nostalgic ride! It’s expensive but totally worth it for people who enjoy trains

@AndrewG1989 11 ай бұрын

Funny looking trains these are. I like how Japan has the best trains with all sorts of shapes and colours.

@eottoe2001 4 ай бұрын

It's cool that the railroads in Japan cater to train buffs. The room reminded me of Amtrak as well as the cars. I am surprised that the track in Japan is not welded rail. Also, it was nice to see the freight cars. TY for the video. The tickets were too expensive for such a short ride.

@gmcclement Жыл бұрын

"Scallop with social distanced salad."🤣 Great video.

@MRGOODLUCK0 11 ай бұрын

Amazing

@r.h.brothers74 7 ай бұрын

Excellent job.. My self and my two sons are always watching your travels videos... Truly we enjoyed the places and everything... We appreciate you... May almighty God bless you forever... From SRI LANKA 😊😊😊