Great Japanese Railway Journeys
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Great Japanese Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo is in Japan for a breathtaking railway journey through the country that launched the magnificent Shinkansen bullet train.

14. Sendai to Lake Toya

Sendai to Lake Toya
0.0Apr 30, 2026 · 28 min

Michael’s bullet train takes him through the undersea Seikan tunnel to Hokkaido. He explores the southern port city of Hakodate, one of the first to trade with the outside world.