What Is the Kyoto Bullet Train?
Japan is famous for its network of high speed bullet trains operated by the Japan Railways Group. Kyoto lies along the section of the bullet train route operated by Japan Railways Central, on the line known as the Tokaido Shinkansen which runs from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka. This route is among the most heavily traveled high speed rail lines in the world, and is popular with native Japanese and tourists alike; visitors to Kyoto often enjoy taking the bullet train to reach their destination.