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Japan by Bushbaby Travel

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High on most visitors wish-list, is a ride on on the swish high-speed trains for which Japan is famous - the holy grail of train travel is surely the bullet train for any enthusiast, regardless of age! It is of course the perfect way to travel from one end of the country to the other; across mountainous peaks, past paddy fields, to arrive in an urban metropolis of cutting-edge technology, futuristic fashion and must-have gadgets. There are contrasts at every turn and plenty to keep all the family happy; teens will inhale the neon pop culture and crazy fashion vibe whilst little ones will love the immaculate but oh-so-Japanese theme parks and futuristic museums. For wildlife, it's hard not

High on most visitors wish-list, is a ride on on the swish high-speed trains for which Japan is famous - the holy grail of train travel is surely the bullet train for any enthusiast, regardless of age! It is of course the perfect way to travel from one end of the country to the other; across mountainous peaks, past paddy fields, to arrive in an urban metropolis of cutting-edge technology, futuristic fashion and must-have gadgets. There are contrasts at every turn and plenty to keep all the family happy; teens will inhale the neon pop culture and crazy fashion vibe whilst little ones will love the immaculate but oh-so-Japanese theme parks and futuristic museums. For wildlife, it's hard not to fall in love with the snow monkeys who also enjoy bathing in hot springs. It goes without saying that a family karaoke session is a rite of passage for any reputable traveller! Whether you are drawn to the buzz of city life with its bright lights and gleaming sky-scrapers or whether you prefer the tranquillity of the stunning national parks, UNESCO world heritage sites, delicate blossom trees and ancient shrines, prepare to be enthralled by Japan's unexpected beauty at every turn.