The previous post showed how to board the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan.
This post shows the inside views and features aboard the train.
Here is a Shinkansen Bullet train at the Hiroshima Station.
The gates for the near-side platform are not open yet.
Here is the closeup view of the entrance.
Although it is not clear from this perspective the entrance is neatly leveled with the platform to facilitate easy entry for a wheelchair.
The mechanical engineer in me could not help noticing the overhead Pantograph.
This equipment facilitates transmission of electricity to the bullet train from overhead cables.
Here’s the view inside the Bullet Train - resembling an aircraft interior in many ways.
The seating is 3x2.
Here’s the view of the first class which I did not actually travel.
These are more cushioned seats and also 2x2 arrangement with spacious seats.
Note: The knobs on the top of the seats are for standing people to hold.
Here’s the close-up view of the display inside each car.
It shows the next station, speed, etc.
Here’s the super spacious legroom.
This the largest legroom of any car, bus, train or aircraft that I have ever seen.
Given my height of 6 feet, this is lavish space.
The co-passenger can easily get up and deboard without bothering me.
Here’s the foldable food tray that can also be used for keeping teacup, or bottle.
The tea or water will never spill since the Shinkansen train moves smoothly even at very high speeds.
Here are the exit door and the right one is the bogie door.
The metal finishing and quality of the interiors are of superior quality.
This is the washroom door when closed.
The photo on the right is the washroom door open.
These are accessible washrooms and corner wash basin.
This is a foldable baby tray.
Also, there are instructions in Braille everywhere in the train.
Finally here is the photo of the extra luggage store which you must pre-book before boarding.
The photo on the right shows the common wash basin which outside the toilet.
Here is the video of the bullet train leaving the station.
Note the speed.
Once it attains full speed, 350+ km/hr, it makes only a gentle hissing sound. That’s it!
It feels like we are inside a bullet and moving at high speed.
The views from very far off are seen moving.
The objects closer to the train are not visible at all due to the high speed.
Watch on Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nJYbtFCM5rCYbxn1A?g_st=ac
Where to Stay
I did not stay in Hiroshima. The entire circuit including time spent at the monuments was around 2 hours.
Tourist Places in Hiroshima
Hiroshima Castle
Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Museum
Atomic Bomb Dome
Orizuru Tower Observation Deck