By Beth Klemick
If you ever have the opportunity to travel in Japan travel by rail, it is an experience not to be missed. Since Japan operates the world's most efficient rail service, travel by rail will allow you enjoy, sightsee and experience a lot of the country even on a limited schedule.
I recommend traveling on the high-speed Shinkansen system of bullet trains. Did you know that in almost 40 years since this transportation network first opened it has carried approximately 6 billion passengers without a single serious accident?! The bullet trains are most known for their speed traveling at 270-300 kilometers per hour (168-186 mph). Life does whiz by but you can still take in and enjoy the incredible sights like Mount Fuji. The bullet trains also run frequently, for example, there are 6 trains per hour that run between Osaka and Tokyo. That is 6 trains per hour not day! Japan is an amazing cultural experience, steeped in ancient traditions to electric cities and boast by far the most modern, clean and efficient public transportation.
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