After Traveling the World by Rail, These Are the 14 Train Journeys We Will Always Slow Down For

A guide to the world's most iconic train journeys, from Japan to Peru.

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Hiroko Furukawa on Instagram: "🚃This is the Odakyu Romancecar😍 While I was getting on the train, the driver suddenly appeared from the ceiling!!! This is because the driver's seat is located on the second floor to provide a wider view for the observation seats at the front of the train. Looking from the front, I could definitely see that there was a small driver's seat on the second floor! This Romancecar is so popular because of its attention to detail! ——————Spot overview📝—————— 🚃Odakyu Romancecar The Odakyu Romancecar is a premium limited express train connecting Tokyo and Hakone🚄✨ It features panoramic front seats, offering a breathtaking view from the first car.With comfortable reclining seats and onboard services, it provides a relaxing ride The train runs directly from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto in about 85 minutes.Perfect for a scenic and hassle-free journey to hot springs, 🗻Mt. Fuji views, and nature! ——————official account💡—————— → @odakyu_global ——————Reference Account 💡—————— → @hakonenavi ——————Nearby tourist spots🗺️—————— ・Hakone Shrine ・Hakone Museum of Art ・Enoshima ・Kamakura ・Odawara Castle 📌Share this post with your friends who love Japan! If you have any questions about Japan trip or Japanese culture, please ask me in comments or DM! Please follow →@hiroko_japan.travel #romancecar #hakone #japantravel #japantrip #hakonetrip #japan_daytime_view #travelblogger #traveltips #explorejapan #japanlover #traveljapan #japantravelguide #voyagejapan #viajejapon #japaneseculture #日本之旅 #hakoneshrine #enoshima #kamakura #odawaracastle"

6,928 likes, 44 comments - hiroko_japan.travel on February 26, 2025: "🚃This is the Odakyu Romancecar😍 While I was getting on the train, the driver suddenly appeared from the ceiling!!! This is because the driver's seat is located on the second floor to provide a wider view for the observation seats at the front of the train. Looking from the front, I could definitely see that there was a small driver's seat on the second floor! This Romancecar is so popular because of its attention to detail! ——————Spot overview📝—————— 🚃Odakyu Romancecar The Odakyu Romancecar is a premium limited express train connecting Tokyo and Hakone🚄✨ It features panoramic front seats, offering a breathtaking view from the first car.With comfortable reclining seats and onboard services, it provides a relaxing ride The train runs directly from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto in about 85 minutes.Perfect for a scenic and hassle-free journey to hot springs, 🗻Mt. Fuji views, and nature! ——————official account💡—————— → @odakyu_global ——————Reference Account 💡—————— → @hakonenavi ——————Nearby tourist spots🗺️—————— ・Hakone Shrine ・Hakone Museum of Art ・Enoshima ・Kamakura ・Odawara Castle 📌Share this post with your friends who love Japan! If you have any questions about Japan trip or Japanese culture, please ask me in comments or DM! Please follow →@hiroko_japan.travel #romancecar #hakone #japantravel #japantrip #hakonetrip #japan_daytime_view #travelblogger #traveltips #explorejapan #japanlover #traveljapan #japantravelguide #voyagejapan #viajejapon #japaneseculture #日本之旅 #hakoneshrine #enoshima #kamakura #odawaracastle".

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