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Japan Railway Journal S4E13 — Chartered Tour Trains: Special Times for Special Tours

Japan Railway Journal•Season 4•Episode 13

Chartered Tour Trains: Special Times for Special Tours

Sep 28, 201828 min

Unlike regular trains, chartered tour trains run to a timetable set by travel agents who create fun and interesting tours anyone can apply for. These unique tours make use of rare trains with features such as luxurious observation-style lounge cars and Japanese-style cars. Join us

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Cast1

Ryo Takagi

Ryo Takagi

Self - Professor, Kogakuin University

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Episode Summary

"Chartered Tour Trains: Special Times for Special Tours" is episode 13 of Japan Railway Journal season 4. It aired on September 28, 2018.

Next: E14 · Nagoya Railroad: Advancing with Easy Airport Access and a Famous Castle Town Best of Season 4