Ride the Shinkansen Bullet Train

Riding the Shinkansen bullet train at 320 km/h (200 mph) is the fastest way to connect Tokyo and Kyoto, completing the 515 km trip in just 2 hours 15 minutes. With an average delay of 1 minute—30% more punctual than the typical European high-speed rail—it offers a smoother journey than #1's crowded crossing. Over 420,000 passengers ride the Tokaido Shinkansen daily, and window seats boast Mount Fuji views 60% of the time on clear days.