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Traveling by Train in Japan
Japan boasts a highly developed rail system, making it an extremely practical mode of transportation for both local and long-distance travel. Consequently, both residents and tourists frequently find themselves utilizing trains, whether they are using local lines or the renowned Shinkansen bullet trains. For those embarking on their inaugural journey to Japan, the significance of train travel during their visit is likely to be a consideration.
Although train travel is a common aspect of life in Japan, there are several factors that may necessitate some prior understanding or preparation before first-time travelers board a train. This is true even for individuals hailing from countries with a well-established train travel culture.
What Makes Trains So Popular in Japan?
Japan's rail transportation network is regarded as one of the finest globally. The experience of taking a train in Japan can be encapsulated in three adjectives: efficient, fast, and clean. Until one has experienced it firsthand, it is difficult to comprehend just how simple and remarkably convenient train travel in Japan can be. Despite the fact that millions of passengers utilize Japan's rail system daily, trains consistently remain immaculate, punctual, and operational. For many readers, this description may seem like a dream compared to the train networks in their own countries.
There are numerous factors contributing to this remarkable railway system, but it can essentially be attributed to Japan's dependence on imported fossil fuels, which led the nation to make significant investments in its transportation infrastructure via trains. Since the late 19th century, Japanese train companies have been constructing lines to transport people and goods from point A to point B with efficiency, and as a result of this extensive network, cities began to develop around train stations. While much of Western urban development has centered on car-oriented infrastructure, Japan has primarily expanded its urban areas around train stations. In most Japanese cities, train stations serve as the economic and demographic hubs of the city.
Through strategic investment in its train system, Japan has successfully established one of the most dependable, rapid, and secure rail networks globally!
Train information
Train travel from Osaka to Kanazawa requires one transfer at Fukui's Tsuruga Station. From Osaka Station, take the Thunderbird Express Train there. In March 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen line was extended to this station; to reach Kanazawa, take the Kagayaki Shinkansen bullet train. It takes slightly more than 2.5 hours to complete the trip.
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Weitere Informationen für Ihre Zugreise von Osaka nach Kanazawa
Auf dem Weg von Osaka nach Kanazawa muss man einmal am Bahnhof Tsuruga in Fukui umsteigen. Vom Bahnhof Osaka nehmen Sie den Thunderbird Express. Ab März 2024 wird die Hokuriku-Shinkansen-Linie bis zu diesem Bahnhof verlängert. Um Kanazawa zu erreichen, nehmen Sie den Kagayaki-Shinkansen-Hochgeschwindigkeitszug. Die Fahrt dauert etwas mehr als 2,5 Stunden.