I Rode On Japan's Fastest Bullet Train in FIRST CLASS Across The Country - Gran Class JR East

Japan’s first class bullet train experience, AKA GranClass, was everything I wanted it to be and more! Thank you JR East for allowing me on your beautiful train!
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  • @ponaboy
    @ponaboy5 ай бұрын

    i get that this is a 'sponsored' video...but....this is pure HANNAH brilliance. loved it and LOVED seeing Morioka and all the fall colours.

  • @CurrentlyHannah

    @CurrentlyHannah

    5 ай бұрын

    I love that you love this! 😍

  • @toowoombacorgi6358

    @toowoombacorgi6358

    5 ай бұрын

    It's the only way to travel! 😁

  • @changamanga5673

    @changamanga5673

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@CurrentlyHannah hi how r its good video..i ve some questions can u plz answer...and i am new subscriber tu your chanel

  • @denden-fo8kk
    @denden-fo8kk4 ай бұрын

    滝観洞!30年くらい前にドライブ旅行で立ち寄りました。最奥にあんなすごい滝があるなんて知らなくて、途中でリタイアしそうになったけど、今でも忘れない観光地のひとつです。まさかここであの観光地をまた観られるなんて思いませんでした。ありがとう!

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos545 ай бұрын

    Amazing video! I’m so excited to be going to Japan for the first time with my group of high school friends next week. I’ve literally been wanting to go since I was like 12 years old

  • @NiclasFagerholm
    @NiclasFagerholm5 ай бұрын

    Fantastic production! Really looking forward to each Hannah video!

  • @danielkung9969
    @danielkung99695 ай бұрын

    Thank you Hannah for making such a nice video.! Always support you!!

  • @sebsalvarado
    @sebsalvarado5 ай бұрын

    OMG what a stunning video.!!! I've been following you for a few years already and seeing you grow is so refreshing, and inspiring.

  • @tomishin1009
    @tomishin10094 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this video!, although I'm getting on this train almost every month, but never experienced this most lluxurious Grand Class. It seems literally gorgeous, it is more gorgeous than what I imagined before.

  • @emilyslifechoices
    @emilyslifechoices5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing with us this beautiful experience of yours. I am a small KZreadr with plans to move in Japan in March this year, and honestly I feel that don’t need any other guide to help me to go around Japan, I feel that I can learn so much from you here on your channel. Thank you for that. Wish you all the best and looking forward for the next videos!😊

  • @A-ek2el

    @A-ek2el

    2 ай бұрын

    日本へようこそ!

  • @vanityangel5347
    @vanityangel53474 ай бұрын

    グランクラスの紹介!完璧でした👍😊リポート、映像、BGM!最高でした👏👏👏🎶降りてからの盛岡の紹介も完璧✨きっと!盛岡の人達!凄く喜んだと思います✨😊 今度は東京駅グランクラスラウンジ楽しんで♪是非!北海道にも来て下さい🥰🎶そしてグランクラスと北海道の魅力を発信して下さい🙏😊お待ちしています🙋

  • @charlesl7516
    @charlesl75165 ай бұрын

    Thank you Hannah and Chris for this video and I am sold - will definitely seek out Gran Class to give it a try. Can’t wait to go to Morioka to try all the specialities you mentioned too!

  • @DingleBerryMTB
    @DingleBerryMTB5 ай бұрын

    Wow! Will 100% be doing that when i'm back in Japan.

  • @kungfool69
    @kungfool695 ай бұрын

    Oh that train carriage looks diviiiine. Fantastic choice for music! I loved the editing during the wanko soba . THE CAVE SUBTITLES, AHHAHA! I showed my wife the scene with Chris and the cats, and she said "OMG IT'S A CHRIS THING, IT'S IN YOUR NAME"

  • @CurrentlyHannah

    @CurrentlyHannah

    5 ай бұрын

    Hahahah the cave subtitles were my favouriteeee 😂 laughed so much editing that!

  • @Hans-gb4mv
    @Hans-gb4mv5 ай бұрын

    So, for those wondering about the design of the front of the train. It is less about aerodynamics and more about sonic booms. The shape allows the train to travel through tunnels faster without creating a sort of sonic boom.

  • @archie4oz

    @archie4oz

    5 ай бұрын

    More specifically it's about reducing tunnel shock upon entrance and exit to tunnels. Part of this is compounded by the fact that the Shinkansen network uses relatively narrow, single-bore tunnels (to save on tunneling costs).

  • @LaurensTravels
    @LaurensTravels5 ай бұрын

    Loved seeing how nice the train was and the beautiful destination! Also appreciate the different camera angles to show everything off! Well done!

  • @mayumayu9966
    @mayumayu99664 ай бұрын

    Another day watching Hannah while having dinner after work. Love your videos, this was not an exception. Sending lots of love from your regular viewer 🥰

  • @kiwdwks
    @kiwdwks5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking us along...so nice!

  • @rugbydad7130
    @rugbydad71304 ай бұрын

    I've been here nearly 3 decades and your content is really excellent. I have no idea what would be involved in making a production so good. I feel and see it when I do it, but there's no way I could start to reproduce it. Same with your mountain stuff - which is where i spend my time, mostly.

  • @user-ow9ru9fs6y
    @user-ow9ru9fs6y5 ай бұрын

    There are many wonderful sightseeing trains like this in Japan.I'm glad you introduced the wonderful luxury trains in the Tohoku area.

  • @Hans-gb4mv

    @Hans-gb4mv

    5 ай бұрын

    You can say a lot about the Shinkansen, but not that it is a sightseeing train ;) For that it travels too fast and through too many tunnels and with concrete walls on the side.

  • @EcoFlightAttendant
    @EcoFlightAttendant5 ай бұрын

    Granclass and the colors of Morioka, just wow! You put together the most beautiful videos of Japan and have inspired me ever since I found your vlogs from your performer days. You make it look effortless but I know it's so much work, so thank you! 🙌🏽

  • @scotttan6377
    @scotttan63775 ай бұрын

    For a 3-hr train ride , the GranClass is totally worth it . Can't believe how empty the GranClass train car was . #CurrentlyHannah - you always manage to take us to interesting places and showcase unique and fun experiences.

  • @CurrentlyHannah

    @CurrentlyHannah

    5 ай бұрын

    It's sooo worth it considering the price haha. And actually the carriage was booked out for this shoot by JR East so I didn't get anyone else's faces in the shots haha

  • @beanoyip06

    @beanoyip06

    5 ай бұрын

    I was wondering why was the Granclass so empty! 😅

  • @markhla427

    @markhla427

    5 ай бұрын

    Awww, you both look amazing. My wife and I would definitely travel Gran(d)Class 😁 👍♥️👍

  • @52t99

    @52t99

    5 ай бұрын

    Hannah, did you booked the whole granclass? I don’t see No other passenger???

  • @seandesmond5560
    @seandesmond55605 ай бұрын

    Great video Hannah!!! The GranClass looks amazing as does Morioka!!!

  • @Lisa-gq7qh
    @Lisa-gq7qh5 ай бұрын

    Wow!! Definitely will be trying first class one day and spoil myself! Really seems worth it! Good to know what to expect hehe Never heard of Reimen before, it looked really yummy. Love how that restaurant still has this 50’s look. Also, the soba eating seemed fun😂 (Happy new year!!!✨ Love how your videos are always so scenic and full of life, simply beautiful!)

  • @platosbeard3476
    @platosbeard34765 ай бұрын

    9:25 Chris interacting with the cat is such an anime protagonist vibe

  • @TheMyahChannel
    @TheMyahChannel5 ай бұрын

    Ive always wanted to try granclass..hopefully someday.. it's been on my to do list since moving

  • @LemifromJapan
    @LemifromJapan5 ай бұрын

    I'm going to ride 'Gran Class' soon, so I'm happy my favorite KZreadr's GranClass video popped up!😊 Now I know what to expect. Also, thank you very much for covering Tohoku region!

  • @kurofune.uragabay
    @kurofune.uragabay5 ай бұрын

    Very slick and classy, well-done guys 👏 (I was thinking "it's alright if I ask if Chris was doing the camera work, right?" I knew it had to be him 😀) Looks to me like JR's objective was to compete with business class for domestic routes, and I think they've nailed it. As usual, Japan's nature in autumn is on another level. And the waterfall inside the (Rōkandō) cave looks unbelievable (cute kitty) Thanks H & C

  • @CurrentlyHannah

    @CurrentlyHannah

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Camera work on the train was mostly Chris, yes 🥰 Extremely thankful for him!

  • @Nynke_K
    @Nynke_K5 ай бұрын

    Ooooh very nice sponsorship to get! With tons of useful information that I plan to make full use of in the future when I revisit Morioka and venture even further up North - which would be very nice to do in Gran Class! (Even though Hayabusa is my favourite anyway and regular seating is fine too!)

  • @chiefkeyes5359
    @chiefkeyes53594 ай бұрын

    Another Gran video filled with wonderful experiences super cool to see the bullet train

  • @SariI064
    @SariI0645 ай бұрын

    Beautiful ! Thank you for sharing Japan, in a tourism-friendly way. 😊 (I hope you take that as a compliment !!)

  • @CurrentlyHannah

    @CurrentlyHannah

    5 ай бұрын

    I absolutely do! Thank you for watching!

  • @user-bp2rx1sf7m
    @user-bp2rx1sf7m4 ай бұрын

    新幹線の座席でいろいろとチェックするクリスがかわいい。😂

  • @alanhirayama4592
    @alanhirayama45925 ай бұрын

    I splurged on this when I visited last June, it was lovely.

  • @RjKitazawa
    @RjKitazawa4 ай бұрын

    Amazing video! inspire me to make my videos ! thank you!

  • @matthewwebber3998
    @matthewwebber39985 ай бұрын

    I haven’t seen 1 of your videos in seems like forever BUT this video was awesome I totally enjoyed it from start to finish 😎🇦🇺😎🇦🇺

  • @user-nq5jv2lm1j

    @user-nq5jv2lm1j

    4 ай бұрын

    That was a great video. If you have a chance, why not come visit Kyushu in the western part of Japan? There are many wonderful nature and hot springs.

  • @sushanitako5054
    @sushanitako50545 ай бұрын

    Wow amazing

  • @user-cj1nq5om5l
    @user-cj1nq5om5l4 ай бұрын

    初めて観ましたが、凄く面白かったです😂 日本人が気づかない所に他国の人の目線なので、凄く新鮮でした😊ありがとうございます😊

  • @sumostorms
    @sumostorms5 ай бұрын

    Great review 👍 I was on this great shinkansen myself last month and i can confirm everything you showed. Except I didn’t have the complete cabin for myself alone 😁

  • @s.samuel6133
    @s.samuel61333 ай бұрын

    日本人だけど新潟県より北には行ったことがないので、うらやましい限りです。 ほんのちょっぴり贅沢な旅行気分を味わえました。

  • @laurenrs
    @laurenrs5 ай бұрын

    I've been wanting to ride in the green class the next time I go to Japan, it's nice to know it's not that much more! Awesome video, and Morioka looks like a great stop, as well. 😊

  • @mai-linbrach9054
    @mai-linbrach90544 ай бұрын

    I loved your very informative, interesting, helpful and friendly video. I learned so much and appreciate your video very much 💜

  • @faylehmann
    @faylehmann5 ай бұрын

    Wow! This was the video that just kept on giving and giving..... Great job Hannah! Loved all of it. If I win tatslotto, I will certainly be on that shinkansen in granclass!

  • @greg.peepeeface
    @greg.peepeeface5 ай бұрын

    It's been a while since I've been on the channel, but you kill it with your production, the panning of your b-roll, editing, dudes camera work........ Japan not giving up the "d."

  • @LetsgowithHyro
    @LetsgowithHyro4 ай бұрын

    Would love to experience it one time. Thank you Hannah!

  • @jpoji_san5120
    @jpoji_san51205 ай бұрын

    訪日観光客の大多数が京都へ行くと思いますが、オーバーツーリズム気味でほぼ外国人観光客でごった返してます。 東北地方へ行ったほうが楽しめると思います。

  • @elvissierra1555
    @elvissierra15555 ай бұрын

    How i miss autumn in japan

  • @Soul_Donkey
    @Soul_Donkey5 ай бұрын

    Thank you JR East for the amazing service!

  • @vickimcmillan3705
    @vickimcmillan37055 ай бұрын

    So interesting .. 🙏 thanks for sharing Hannah 🌺

  • @TM-we8wq
    @TM-we8wq5 ай бұрын

    JR東がスポンサーの動画なんですね。 oh, JR east officially support you. Amazing !

  • @topper8321
    @topper83215 ай бұрын

    It is amazing how one can make herself like a sunshine through videos. 🥰 And I really like dark. I'm from Finland, so darkness is my second nature

  • @brittanybarkhousejackson4934
    @brittanybarkhousejackson49345 ай бұрын

    That tree is beautiful! a lot of the maple trees where I am at in Canada are Japanese red maple trees.

  • @MeluzHann
    @MeluzHann5 ай бұрын

    Bahaha the soba experience definitely looks neat x’) instant contagious laughter 🥲

  • @zaritakashi
    @zaritakashi5 ай бұрын

    ありがとうございますがめちゃ綺麗

  • @Atem_S.
    @Atem_S.5 ай бұрын

    Looks amaazing!

  • @sonny9054
    @sonny90544 ай бұрын

    The best thing about Grand Class is that the additional fare is minuscule compared to Green Cars, the traditional first class of the bullet train. Seats tend to sell out pretty quickly, so I recommend making reservations at the earliest occasion.

  • @gosikh
    @gosikh5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for reminding me of the Grand class

  • @Big_Dot_Inc
    @Big_Dot_Inc5 ай бұрын

    I went from Tokyo to Morioka with same train , amazing how fast we got there and from Morioka I drove up to Kosaka to see the Acacia forest , that really toke my breath ,imagine whole town has Acacia trees arown it ,amazing experience.

  • @SamFigueroa
    @SamFigueroa5 ай бұрын

    I feel like even if they didn't have sponsored it, you would have done everything the same and enjoyed it just as much. Brilliant video.

  • @CurrentlyHannah

    @CurrentlyHannah

    5 ай бұрын

    Hahah 100%. It was a very easy “yes” to this sponsor

  • @ofthenearfuture
    @ofthenearfuture3 ай бұрын

    yay trains! But on a serious note this was an incredible video, you and Chris did a fantastic job filming. First Class is next level lol

  • @user-tg5dv9rf6w
    @user-tg5dv9rf6w4 ай бұрын

    編集も素晴らしいしとっても見やすい動画をありがとうございます。 日本旅行を楽しめて頂けたのなら幸いです。

  • @user-yi2gp8wr2s
    @user-yi2gp8wr2s5 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your posting🚄 投稿、ありがとうございます🚄 It is the first time for me to watch the Gran Class (Shinkansen) 👀 グランクラス(新幹線)を、初めて見ました👀

  • @rubikclockweights
    @rubikclockweights2 ай бұрын

    Lovely video..Really miss Japan...love it...

  • @user-ed6tv8ch1u
    @user-ed6tv8ch1u4 ай бұрын

    参考になりました。ありがとう!

  • @user-fe8uk1wx2q
    @user-fe8uk1wx2q5 ай бұрын

    Because of this video, I am getting to be wanting to get on the green seat when I go to Rural site from Tokyo. I may need to get on like this seat in Green car of shinkansen to get relax. and this relax feeling must be the benefit to my business . I may have to say you thanks. so, you are so talented to show us very good contents video.

  • @BuddhaMargDharma
    @BuddhaMargDharma3 ай бұрын

    ニューヨーク🗽タイムズ紙で以前、2023年に訪れるべき観光地の特集が有りました。その時に一番目はロンドン市で、二番目が何と盛岡市でした。そして今年の三位は山口市です。良き伝統文化が存続する地方の魅力を再発見すべき機運ですね✨

  • @IanTheOutdoorGuy
    @IanTheOutdoorGuy5 ай бұрын

    Awesome video Hannah, crystal clear video and great filming style

  • @alittlebitofskye
    @alittlebitofskye5 ай бұрын

    I was in Morioka late October and that maple was just starting to change colours. It looked like a rainbow 😍

  • @roccodemaro4305
    @roccodemaro43055 ай бұрын

    A wonderful vid, as usual, Hannah :) It can be difficult to thread the needle on sponsored content, but it’s always easier when the product or service is legit HQ value (like both Green & Gran cars). Thank you; hope you’re great 🎉

  • @CurrentlyHannah

    @CurrentlyHannah

    5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely! This was one sponsored video I said yes to immediately! 🙋🏼‍♀️

  • @CurrentlyHannah

    @CurrentlyHannah

    5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely! This was one sponsored video I said yes to immediately 🙋🏼‍♀️

  • @lotusdevi
    @lotusdevi4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Hannah, another video/destination and way of travel to try for my next visit this coming Autumn..from a fellow Brisbanite....I love your genuiness :)

  • @RuthlessPandora
    @RuthlessPandora5 ай бұрын

    The waiter continuing to surprise attack you with noodles was so funny.

  • @becsterbrisbane6275
    @becsterbrisbane62754 ай бұрын

    Still thinking about that Soba noodle place- looks so much fun! Gotta get there one day!

  • @Asperitycpvp
    @Asperitycpvp5 ай бұрын

    Another great video :)

  • @anettep6678
    @anettep66785 ай бұрын

    This makes me want to go back to Morioka 😍

  • @tillytallyyy
    @tillytallyyy5 ай бұрын

    I just looked up the conversion of how much the ticket price would be in USD, and my jaw literally dropped. It’s like $170, which was lower than I expected. I’d do a three hour train ride for that price in “first class” style, sounds luxurious.

  • @kurofune.uragabay

    @kurofune.uragabay

    5 ай бұрын

    I'd rush to do it if I was you though, the exchange rate is not going to be as favourable forever... :)

  • @wanderwithrm
    @wanderwithrm4 ай бұрын

    the place was beautiful 🤩

  • @proxi250
    @proxi2505 ай бұрын

    Well, Brisbane trains will instantly help you put the "normal" Shinkansen back in perspective. :)

  • @pianomusics7777
    @pianomusics77775 ай бұрын

    Thank you for introducing Japan so beautifully💐🗾💕🍁🚄 very nice video composition🤗💖👍💯

  • @thornton
    @thornton5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely epic filmmaking

  • @junjunjunjun__
    @junjunjunjun__4 ай бұрын

    日本を楽しんでくれてありがとう!! 盛岡楽しそう!グランクラスも乗ってみたいなー!!

  • @user-zm2qg2pn3v
    @user-zm2qg2pn3v4 ай бұрын

    羨ましい。日本人でもなかなか乗る機会ないです。 私はきっと一生乗る事はないでしょう😂

  • @_sowerintango7918
    @_sowerintango79183 ай бұрын

    I have never ridden the gran class of Shinkansen. It is a good guide for me about it and Morioka I have been about twenty five years ago when I visited my friend who lived as a teacher in a senior high school there in Morioka. This video is a very good English lesson for me and so I've registered this channel, Currently Hannah.

  • @mcgoldrick808
    @mcgoldrick8085 ай бұрын

    I've only just started watching your content and I'm so glad I found you- really enjoying watching your videos. Much love from Northern Ireland ☺️.

  • @loci2304
    @loci23045 ай бұрын

    これは案件でしょうが、この方がJRから見込まれるほどのユーチューバーさんというのがよく判りました。登録者数も多いですね

  • @41tinman41
    @41tinman415 ай бұрын

    Recently rode the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto and back, and part of me regrets not going for the full experience that this Gran Class offers.

  • @Hans-gb4mv

    @Hans-gb4mv

    5 ай бұрын

    No Gran Class when travellings down towards Kyoto, only Green car as an upgrade which sits in between regular and Gran Class.

  • @41tinman41

    @41tinman41

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Hans-gb4mv Yeah, that's the only other class I saw when I rode the line. Maybe next time when I visit a different part of Japan.

  • @user-di9bz4fb8u
    @user-di9bz4fb8u5 ай бұрын

    凄くよかった👌🤗👍😋🙏

  • @TheCarlos7061
    @TheCarlos706119 күн бұрын

    Excellent video ... great... I need to go to Japan right now.... jaja

  • @dckmvlog1706
    @dckmvlog17064 ай бұрын

    So good .🏕️🙌

  • @HibijibiCraft
    @HibijibiCraft4 ай бұрын

    Wow a Sponsorship from JR East???? That is amazing congrats! Would love to hear the story of that

  • @archie4oz
    @archie4oz5 ай бұрын

    Pretty impressive snagging a JR East sponsorship! The only drag about Gran Class is that the Hayabusa is so fast the ride doesn't feel long enough to appreciate it (unless you shell out for the ride all the way to Shin-Hakodate). Perhaps it'll be a bit more enjoyable when the Hokuriku extension to Tsuruga officially opens up and makes the ride longer.

  • @CurrentlyHannah

    @CurrentlyHannah

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, I agree! By the time we were done with videoing everything, it was nearly time to get off 😅

  • @ciananmchugh
    @ciananmchugh5 ай бұрын

    Ive been watching hannah for years and its funny as seeing her go from just solo cinematic hikes to a hot as TV presenter 😂i wonder what the next 5 years will bring for ya suga, xo your da best xo

  • @kellythompson7878
    @kellythompson78785 ай бұрын

    Hannah i traveling back to tokyo and osaka feb 18/ 19 til the 25th i am a seasoned solo traveler. This vid helped in last min extras for trip can i take it to osaka feel like treating myself lol... so if u r in town would love to hang out get a drink whereever you r lol....As always thanks for the vids..i will be there feb 19th til 25/26 sooo lets do it oooh i am from nyc dean deluca is a nyc store...

  • @07sorane
    @07sorane2 ай бұрын

    Welcome to my hometown, Iwate!!

  • @tohokuhonsen
    @tohokuhonsen4 ай бұрын

    If you go to Morioka, get off at Ichinoseki on the way and be sure to try mochi honzen.

  • @SilenceNate
    @SilenceNate5 ай бұрын

    Those are definitely Canada-like maple trees. very pretty

  • @frasermackie19
    @frasermackie195 ай бұрын

    All Chris needs is the food out table, and the man is set haha. That sink though…., tap, soap and dryer all in one. That’s forward thinking.

  • @CurrentlyHannah

    @CurrentlyHannah

    5 ай бұрын

    He’s a simple guy! 😅

  • @BerendsBees
    @BerendsBees4 ай бұрын

    Hey Hannah! Awesome video, the first class Shinkansen looks elegant. What storage device or platform would you recommend to new vlogers / content creators for short form videos?

  • @wilflambo8102
    @wilflambo81025 ай бұрын

    I went to your link for booking GranClass but cannot find a specific pricing and booking area in the website for GranClass. Can you provide more information? Thank you. OOOOPS, I was trying to buy GranClass with a Tourist Pass. Not available?

  • @stevesibaja3123
    @stevesibaja31234 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ashe1317
    @ashe13175 ай бұрын

    omg all i wanna do now is that soba challenge *nom nom nom* 😂

  • @timeiscome
    @timeiscome5 ай бұрын

    Great video because I learnt a lot of good stuff about Gran Class. You should do a JR-East hotels video too because they are the best hotel group we have used in Japan. Q: Did Gran Class offer a vegan choice or did you go flexitarian for the occasion? This would be my only hesitation in booking Gran Class.

  • @meganh7526
    @meganh75265 ай бұрын

    Look at you getting the private First Class access! You’ve made it! Haha, it looks REALLY nice. Also, the “Australian subtitles” had me screaming… naur!!

  • @chefbahydesouky6639
    @chefbahydesouky6639Ай бұрын

    I admire you😊