A gaggle of excitable train enthusiasts holds camera phones aloft as the sleek engine slowly eases into the station. There are smiles all around and a ripple of applause as’s latest design wonder, the Spacia X, recipient of the 2023 Good Design Award, glides gently to a halt. Everyone nods in appreciation of what is undoubtedly a thing of engineering beauty.
As we pull into our first stop, Tokyo Skytree, named after the elegant 227ft broadcasting and observation landmark that looms over the station, I go for a wander to check out the other carriages. The first thing that strikes me is the lack of noise, despite the train being packed with commuters and weekend breakers. There are no bawling babies, bleary drunks or obstreperous youths on board.
of the electric 120kph engine. The carriage lighting has a calming, orangey hue while the premium class seats starting at £13 are a couple of inches widerFor neck pain sufferers they also have ergonomic neck pillows attached as well as wide armrests similar to premium economy aircraft seats.
You’ll need to book ahead and there’s an additional £1 seat fee per passenger. It’s worth paying a small supplement. The large hexagonal windows and monkey print wallpaper – you’ll see plenty of the real thing in Tochigi – add a retro, 60s vibe to the dining carriage and for engine heads it’s quite something to be able to watch the smartly capped driver up close through the glass protection wall as you sip your beer.
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