Taking the Bullet Train from Tokyo to Kyoto! Inside Japan’s Shinkansen Experience

Join me as I take the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto! In this vlog, I'm sharing my real experience riding the Tokaido line, along with a few practical things I learned along the way. I show you around Tokyo Station, where you can buy tickets directly from the station machines if you haven't booked in advance. We cover the whole journey—from navigating the paper ticket barriers to understanding the Nozomi, Hikari, and Kodama train options. I also share a quick look at the current baggage guidelines, seat legroom, grabbing an Ekiben bento box, and what the onboard facilities are like. If you enjoyed following along, please subscribe to Roaming With Suman for more travel vlogs across Japan, and let me know in the comments if you've ever ridden a bullet train! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Navigating Tokyo Station & Ticket Machines 2:07 - Shinkansen Baggage Guidelines & Nozomi vs. Hikari Lines 6:25 - Boarding the Tokaido Shinkansen 10:41 - Onboard Legroom, Ekiben Lunch & Restroom Tour 15:06 - Arriving at Kyoto Station & Checking Into Our Hotel Connect & Subscribe If you enjoyed following along, hit the Like button and Subscribe to Roaming With Suman for more travel vlogs and journeys across Japan! #JapanTravel #Shinkansen #BulletTrain #TokyoToKyoto #JapanVlog #TokaidoShinkansen #KyotoTravel #Ekiben #RoamingWithSuman IC Cards: Suica vs PASMO: Which One Should Tourists ... Japan Arrival Process: Arriving at Tokyo Haneda? Do These Things ... Hakone Free Pass: https://bit.ly/4z5t8e4 eSim Tutorial: Step-by-Step eSIM Setup Guide for 2026 : S... Tokyo Metro Pass: https://bit.ly/4vn36Q9 Pocket WiFi: https://sumanbhandari.com/travel/esim... Private Airport Transfer: https://bit.ly/4pjhQ1d Airalo: Go to https://airalo.pxf.io/B5EJeq and use code SUMAN at the checkout to get 15% off your purchase. Airport Limousine Bus: https://sumanbhandari.com/travel/toky... Hotels Where i have stayed: https://bit.ly/4vTNF3h Essential Apps for your Japan Trip: If you're planning to visit Japan, don't forget to set these up before you land: SmartEx: For Tokaido Shinkansen Tickets (towards Kyoto, Osaka etc) Google Maps: For the most accurate local navigation including public transport. JapanTravel: Another app for local transportation. Connect with me: Read the full travel blog: sumanbhandari.com/travel Facebook Facebook: 61572023968189 Disclaimer: Some of the links above have an affiliate code, if you purchase gear with these links I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This video was not paid for by outside persons or companies. This means that the content of this video and my opinions are 100% my own, and were not vetted or paid for by any third party.