Ride the Bullet Train in Japan
Enjoy the need for speed on the famous Shinkansen, AKA the Bullet Train. Experience the best of Japan on a self-guided tour, going from city to city on a network of high-speed trains that reach a top whack of 200mph. Starting in Tokyo, enjoy the neon, futuristic hi-tech city before heading to Hakone for a mix of tradition and culture. When skies are clear, the views of Mount Fuji across Lake Ashi are truly spectacular. The next stop is Kyoto, home to the legendary cherry blossom, where pink petals cover the trees from late March to April to mark the start of spring. Here you can enjoy tea with Geishas before boarding the train to Hiroshima, where a tour of the Peace Park is a reminder of the country’s past.
● Best of Japan 15-day self-guided adventure includes 14 nights accommodation, transport across Japan, tea ceremony, breakfast, admission to temples and shrines. From £2,020 per person – book via Insidejapantours.com.