Riding on Japan’s New Cheapest Sleeper Train Seat

Riding on Japan’s New Cheapest Sleeper Train Seat | West Express Ginga

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Today we are going to be riding the new cheapest sleeper train seat, the Nobi Nobi Couchette Seats on the West Ginga Express.
Fee: 80USD/6,000INR/10,000JPY/100CAD/80EUR/70GBP/100,000KRW/5,000RUB (non-tour prices*)
Fee: 240USD/19,000INR/33,000JPY/300CAD/240EUR/200GBP/330,000KRW/16,000RUB (tour: round trip prices with hotel included)
Route: Shingu - Kyoto
Train: West Express Ginga
Type: Nobi Nobi Couchette Seats
Experience: Deer
0:00 introduction
0:45 route and fees
1:40 Seat Tour
3:20 Scenery and Food
7:03 Ad Break
8:03 Ad Break
8:33 Lunch
11:05 More stops, scenery, and food
16:07 Dinner
17:20 Kyoto, Thanks for watching!
*As of 2022, this train has yet to be available except on tours (sad)
Don't really know how much the one-way ticket costs as this tour was a round trip, trip.
Price estimate when this train becomes available for non-tour use: from tetsudo-shimbun.com/article/t...

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@SoloSoloTravel Жыл бұрын

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@EricWulfe Жыл бұрын

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@panzerv5 Жыл бұрын

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@thekhoifish0146 Жыл бұрын

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@TheWaveAtMtFuji Жыл бұрын

Johannes Knudsen was a danish machinist / engine engineer on the MAERSK ship Ellen, who duing a storm off of the coast of Wakayama, saw a japanese ship in distress. He tried to save the people on board but unfortunately drowned duing so. He was posthumously awarded the Order of the Rising Sun.

@Motherhubbard170 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great info, well deserved respect for Johannes

@hiboudeluxe Жыл бұрын

I came down to the comments to see if someone found out who Johannes was. Thank you so much for posting this. The mystery would have driven me insane.

@elcasho Жыл бұрын

Ah thank you. I had no idea what was going on

@pugman99 Жыл бұрын

SoloSolo san did not comment with surprise and heartfelt admiration for this sailor hero...😔...but I still love you SoloSolo❤...maybe you did not see this...does that mean you never read our...or my... comments?😭💔

@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars Жыл бұрын

I'm really pleased you discovered who Johannes Knudsen was, he was a hero ❤️

@shunqi-br4xu Жыл бұрын

I like how Johannes suddenly became your traveling companion. Also new info aquired : Pandas creep solo-san out

@alnabulsi313 Жыл бұрын

I was giggling out loud when he was giving Johannes a 'sip' of the juice 🤣🤣

@dagar5331 Жыл бұрын

For me new info was that he marked Madagascar as place where is he from :O

@personwithnocreativity3502 Жыл бұрын

Congratulation on your first sponsorr!!!

@whatweather Жыл бұрын

How is that a congratulation?

@juinn3745 Жыл бұрын

@@whatweather ofc it is... If Sponsors are reaching out to him it means he has enough followers to peak interests of companies... simplification: he's becoming more and more successful as a KZfaqr

@terrinaweb4189 Жыл бұрын

@@juinn3745 well said.

@whatweather Жыл бұрын

@@juinn3745 lol riiiight it means he's "successful". It has nothing to do with companies wanting to exploit and make money wherever and however they can. Of course they're gunna put ads wherever they can. It has nothing to do with this dude. You can be "successful" without a sponsor.

@juinn3745 Жыл бұрын

@@whatweather of course you can... Also what are you expecting that companies aren't gonna try to make money whenever wherever they can they will exploit everything they can there is not much anyone can do about it so just make ghe best of it also having enough followers that someone pays for trips you make sounds pretty successful to me

@melissadunton3534 Жыл бұрын

😂 @ 3:55 “Look at them with their scenery-capturing technology”. You never fail to make me smile and giggle a bit to myself when watching your lovely, relaxing videos. And the quality of your content is always staggeringly breathtaking. So, as always….thank you for sharing your adventures in food and travel with those of us who cannot get out and experience it first hand. You’re a blessing young man. ✌🏻💕😃 *I have three favorite KZfaq channels and your’s is one of the “big three”. I would be so sad if you stopped producing such lovely content* My other fav. channels are Best Ever Food Review Show and Solo Travel Japan/Solo Travel Food. As far as I’m concerned, the content you produce is on par with my other top favs. You always put out beautifully rendered videos. The best part is that you’re also interesting, humorous and kind. Plz… keep up the good work! And congrats on your sponsorship!!! 😊😅

@alnabulsi313 Жыл бұрын

Solo-san picked a wonderful travel companion! Johannes Knudsen was a heroic sailor who died trying to help a Japanese that was struggling in a storm. I can't imagine a more honorable and deserving recipient of this auspicious award 🫡👏

@gizmogal89 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting ad sponsored, Solo-san! This ride looks quite nice, with so many sightseeing stops along the way and food. I wish more train stations in the USA had regional food for sale 🤔👍

@LudwigVaanArthans Жыл бұрын

Imagine all the varieties of deep fried somethings that you could have

@lovelyxpsycho Жыл бұрын

Solo Solo Travel has been one of my favorite channels to watch when I want to relax or wind down before bed, but holy HECKO, the subtitles! A channel that once was a source of calm has now transitioned to a complete comedy. If the creator is subtitling these themselves, BRAVO. Their wit is absolutely hilarious and I’m thankful for it. Having a laugh during down time is relaxing in a way. 😂

@Lin9597 Жыл бұрын

You already have a sponsorship!! So proud of you!

@utbdoug Жыл бұрын

I love that the staff at the train stations, ferries and factories wave when you go past. They love and are proud of their work. It's really nice!

@xmoonwaveart Жыл бұрын

I love the scenery and asmr, but the captions are what make it so much better 😂 “a wild homo sapiens” “cat almost got isekai’d” love your videos ❤❤❤❤

@MaximSm777 Жыл бұрын

Japan is a very beautiful country. The trains are all beautiful, of any class. I noticed that all the trains have large windows, it's beautiful. The food is also served very beautifully, like a ritual for a beautiful meal. I really like the respect for each person, it's very nice to see when people respect each other.👍❤️❤️

@ady85265 Жыл бұрын

Solo-san's chronology ~ 1) Travel on an expensive train in America 2) Choose the cheapest seat on the next trip in Japan

@locutus155 Жыл бұрын

He had to. He spent all his money on a crap American train.

@ipomeaindica7649 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's true!! 😂

@ady85265 Жыл бұрын

@@locutus155 we witness his misery again

@thekhoifish0146 Жыл бұрын

3) cry after being reunited with rice after so long

@ady85265 Жыл бұрын

@@thekhoifish0146 lmao, the holy trinity

@sarahstrong7174 Жыл бұрын

I like the way it is possible to visit small stations & thay there may be a little art or music there. In the U.K. there is rarely anything playful & if you stop at a small station you will probably be stuck there for more than an hour, with no food & drink & probably not even a warm waiting room, even if the weather is cold.

@xMegaVideos Жыл бұрын

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@heyokasd Жыл бұрын

I cackled at "that cat almost got isekai'd". 😆 Fancy chickens! Congratulations on the sponsorship! And good job incorporating it in a very on-brand way. :D

@naomimoore9533 Жыл бұрын

I'm shocked at how much you got to experience and see and also eat with $80 on the train ride. What an awesome experience. Congrats on your sponsor! Your videos are very relaxing to watch.

@_marylya Жыл бұрын

На ютьюбе много каналов о путешествиях, в том числе от японских блогеров, но ни один из них нельзя сравнивать с вашим. Спасибо за то, что берёте нас с собой.

@aolanikunisan Жыл бұрын

My boyfriend and I are hooked on your videos and watch it every dinner. I didn’t know you were from Madagascar! I’m also a Japanese who grew up in South Africa (oddly feel a connection)Great video as always and waiting to see more.

@suri5424 Жыл бұрын

i'm so glad johannes also enjoyed his time

@theactualdarthvader Жыл бұрын

that 75min stop area looks like the perfect place to just simply relax. no crazy noises going on except the waves and wind

@theodorehsu5023 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing this more quaint part of Japan. Now it makes me want to go to Japan to do some of the trips in your videos.

@Temptation666 Жыл бұрын

I'm Danish and i had to look Johannes Knudsen up. I had no idea who he was. Apparently he was an engineer on a Mærsk ship in 1957 who tried to save a Japanese ship in trouble. He lost his life. Not sure if he managed to save the Japanese sailors before he died. Anyway. While we have forgotten him, it seems you guys has not.

@jackiejenkins4078 Жыл бұрын

Love the layout and the design elements on that train! Looked like a great trip! ❤

@finfan83 Жыл бұрын

Like how this train set has headlights outlined in white line that runs whole side long. Seaside trip is also lovely ! And there is food in there too ! Even deer stuff ! It's very surprising how every station has that greeting commitee with banners, welcoming everyone. They hire special people to do that or it's additional burden for rail workers ? Congrats on meeting Johannes :) 16:19 - that's cute !

@Jordan-inJapan Жыл бұрын

How timely…I was just in Shingu three weeks ago! (Could we have been there at the same time?) I actually drove there, since I was exploring the coast down from central Mie where I live. But your beautiful video has inspired me. Next time, I’m taking the train!! 🍻

@bettercallsamuel7541 Жыл бұрын

LOL I was laughing hard when poured one out for Johannes then just crying when he ended up on the phone

@imp736 Жыл бұрын

Love the look of that blue train, inside and out, it is beautiful.

@Angelica_04 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber hope you get to 800k soon! I also love your videos! I love that there’s only ambient noises in the background audio no talking. Makes me relaxed and sleepy. Also very educational.

@metcat88 Жыл бұрын

00:42 You savage rascal :P Congrats to your sponsor. Thanks for the video.

@gyro5anchez Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the first sponsor!

@hwestc Жыл бұрын

Time flies when you are having fun...

@Sceneric_ Жыл бұрын

This channel has very quickly become my favorite channel ever. I’m in love with Japan and how beautiful and breathtaking it is and your channel gives me a way to see this.

@sarahstrong7174 Жыл бұрын

It is so good that there is the possibility to lay down on the train. In the U.K it is virtually impossible to travel if you have a bad back. It is very restrictive. Offering the chance to lay down would make it possible to travel, for many who can not.

@rustinpieces Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for a lovely trip! I can't get over how beautiful those bento-boxes are composed. Looks delightful! And to think that in my own country of sea-farers, there are lots of people who don't like fish. Unbelievable...

@lifewuzonceezr Жыл бұрын

I say WOW every time!! XooX

@jamesonstalanthasyu Жыл бұрын

At the 2:20 mark, I like how the train stop has nice greenery covering the top of the waiting area.

@T13nd0ank Жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting a sponsor! Cheers for more!! 🥂

@ink888 Жыл бұрын

This train and route is honestly so amazing. Perfecf for family trip

@shygorilla8082 Жыл бұрын

6:54 Wow. That beach is beautiful

@BillCameronWC Жыл бұрын

What a lovely trip and the beautiful seascapes and sunny weather along the way made it even more delightful 😂. By the way near the end in your very nice looking dinner box you mentioned there were some pickles, which immediately triggered late-evening hunger pangs in me, so as I don’t have any German/French sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) in the house at present, I immediately went along to my store cupboard and opened a jar of Korean kimchi (similar to sauerkraut, but with added garlic 🧄) which easily satisfied my ‘munchies’ 🤣😋. The gentle humour in your videos is so nice - greetings from the UK 🇬🇧.

@raquelmoore2084 Жыл бұрын

While watching your videos, Solo-san, it helps me explore the wonders of how Japan travels by ships, trains, and buses. I also wish to thank you for bringing us on your adventures while we are dealing with the Coronavirus and to educate us about the usual prices and what is expected during those trips. Thank you from all the way from Canada. 🇨🇦

@thomaswhitten2537 Жыл бұрын

That's a very nice train! I wouldn't mind riding on it. Not everything has to be a bullet train.

@alexandrastratanphotographer Жыл бұрын

where the ocean blue meets the green it's magical, another beautiful train ride, loving the interior design with a pop of color

@shawntornow9096 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure you're happy to be back where the $80 dollar seat is luxury compared to what you've seen! Thanks for another fun video.

@Shaybuttercreme25 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on hitting 800k subscribers! I love watching all your travel videos, just watching the wonderful scenery views of Japan is making me want to book a flight there soon!

@Rounisoutdooradventure Жыл бұрын

All these train riding videos make me want to go to Japan even more!! The scenery by the ocean is beautiful and I want to try that sushi bento!! Looks yummy!

@KIMSEOKDOMVLOGS Жыл бұрын

Happy to see another vlog in Japan again😄 oh and you have your 1st sponsor congrats! 🎉💙

@KristinLynn0325 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 800K subscribers! 🥳

@clo-electra Жыл бұрын

Bonjour👋Solo-solo, merci pour cette sortie très agréable. Avec une magnifique vue sur la mer calme et bleue🏖. Ce que j'ai aimé dans ces chapitres se sont les salutations des représentants de chaque gare quand le train reprend son chemin pour moi c'est très sympathique👍. La nourriture locale à chaque arrêt donne vraiment envie d'y goûter😋. Être accueilli par des pandas ou des grenouilles c'est mignons et génial😃. Merci pour cette belle journée et à bientôt pour une nouvelle excursion🤗.

@angelajeanyates-williams9773 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Wilmington, Delaware USA! My husband and I love to watch your videos! We watch them before bed as they are extremely relaxing. Thank you for posting and doing a great job.

@frankb3178 Жыл бұрын

I was intrigued by the stops which took a while before the train continued sort of like a cruise ship making stops for local merchants. I don't have an issue with that but if I wanted to get to my destination, I would not be hppy with time delays. This was a very interesting video. Thank you for it.

@escapetherace1943 Жыл бұрын

2:09 Very nice, encapsulates the way I feel about this world at any given time.

@klb5114 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video I loved it. The scenery was beautiful and the food looked good. It looks like you were enjoying yourself. And you do have a funny sense of humor I laughed through some of this. I said you got your money's worth. To try the different foods the different stations.

@Kellehy Жыл бұрын

デンマークから日本で旅ができるなんてJohannesさん嬉しそうですね

@marcd6897 Жыл бұрын

Although bunk beds, but this looks really nice and comfortable. Well done West Express Ginga! Probably the first train I would see myself using a bunk bed on a train.

@Nurichiri Жыл бұрын

Top bunks on trains make me nervous, but those look safer than most.

@marcd6897 Жыл бұрын

@@Nurichiri yes true!

@richardagung1099 Жыл бұрын

wow you're finally getting a sponsor !! solo-san congrats !!!!

@sharkey086 Жыл бұрын

Solo Solo pouring out a drink for his homie was hilarious 😂

@duniafake8510 Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos, hopefully more to come 😊👍

@annedugan3161 Жыл бұрын

Great trip AND a sponsor! Fantastic ❤️

@AmbientWalking Жыл бұрын

Fun! Enjoyed this a lot! Always so good to look at your videos and experience them!

@Garage-23 Жыл бұрын

Как буд то с тобой проехал весь этот путь . и поел еду . Спасибо

@summerlaverdure Жыл бұрын

congrats on the sponsor, thank you for the great videos!!

@Angoose_ Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the sponsor

@geralderasmus3716 Жыл бұрын

I love how the lunch had such a variety of foods and how beautifully it was presented. I'd never see something even near it in my country sadly😅

@comfytravels Жыл бұрын

Great video! That bento box you had for lunch is mouthwatering 😍

@Marcelo-56 Жыл бұрын

Algo admirable en el transporte de pasajeros de Japón es la perfecta higiene de los vehículos, por dentro y por fuera, esto comparado con los transportes de América y Europa.

@wisecanadianwoman Жыл бұрын

I alwalys enjoy your videos, love your sence of humour especially. This looked like a very nice trip. Thank you! ❤

@ChimmyAnimate Жыл бұрын

I wish i could travel Japan

@wirexx_ Жыл бұрын

How perfect, simple, original, thought out, clean and beautiful... Thank you.

@virgo_m Жыл бұрын

Какое приятное путешествие! Комфортный поезд, вкусная еда,красивые виды за окном,возможность посетить маленькие станции. Позитивный опыт! Поздравляю Вас с первым спонсором,пусть их будет много!

@scottydoggymama Жыл бұрын

Wow that train food looked amazing

@animalia4735 Жыл бұрын

Bro I've watched almost all videos of you they are so muvh relaxing

@siddplays4260 Жыл бұрын

Everything is sooo calm and well planned cheers to Japan and it's wonders Arigato Solo San for bringing us such relaxing videos!! ❤

@alxh8835 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your audio style, it’s very calming.

@iva_yana Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this journey! I wish I could do it by my own someday 😌 And I like your sense of humor!

@malcolmframe7183 Жыл бұрын

WOW that is the first time I’ve ever seen a bento with Venison in it in all the videos I’ve ever seen about Japan, I love venison more than beef

@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars Жыл бұрын

OK the subtitles on this video were flippin brilliant 🤣 Fantastic video, thank you 😊

@Supcream Жыл бұрын

What a cute trip) wish someday will go there too 🤌🏻🔥

@Anzhela.Piano-Life Жыл бұрын

Wow just found out about your channel! This is so wonderful, thanks for sharing and greetings from Los Angeles 🎉

@Waywren Жыл бұрын

Wow, you've gotten so important, actually having sponsors! I'm super proud of you. And of course the Ginga would make even a nobi nobi seat comfy and pretty.

@smirkalpuff6219 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos, love your humor as always

@jacquibrookes8257 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, very therapeutic, thank you, please continue making them.

@christinamacaulay6169 Жыл бұрын

That journey was so beautiful. love your content so much. I would live to visit Japan. You have educated me with your videos. Thank you. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@cyazlars Жыл бұрын

I laughed at the whole Johannes segment, that was gold. And congrats on the sponsorship!

@amitchoudhary6892 Жыл бұрын

Your videos work as a sleep tablet for me🙏🏻

@cathrynwang8033 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting train ride, and the lunch 🍱 looks amazing

@hagstruan1140 Жыл бұрын

I love your snarky comments in the subtitles.

@ileelilymeow Жыл бұрын

love this journey ❤️ with excellent food & scenery

@happeedaze1 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. They are so calming. Beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing.

@ytmjulio Жыл бұрын

I really love and enjoy your videos. Thank you so much!

@patriciamonicavivas1325 Жыл бұрын

Gracias por compartir tu viaje. El tren es maravilloso y la comida súper!!! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷😘

@lowpinglag Жыл бұрын

Me being from Denmark, seeing Johannes Knudsen in your video was a surprise.

@Tot_samiy_pafnutiy Жыл бұрын

Before I seen this release: bon appetit, Solo-san!

@apocalypsesweet2144 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Congrats on getting a sponsor!

@JariDawnchild Жыл бұрын

I love relaxing to your videos, and I adore your sense of humor. 😁

@vonhapsberg Жыл бұрын

your humour on this video is the best so far 😆😆

@cherylsemrau7100 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I would definitely would love to go on this train. Greetings from Canada.

@tan12ushka Жыл бұрын

Спасибо за ваши видео, они для меня как медитация. Поздравляю с первым спонсором! Желаю как можно больше путешествий, прекрасных и незабываемых пейзажей вокруг.

@fakzot1232 Жыл бұрын

Соотечественники тоже тут! Кайфую от его видео