Inside Japan's SLEEPER Train | $160 FIRST CLASS Room

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Where'd you want to see Natsuki and I travel to next?! We're hoping to do more of these excursions throughout 2021!
And a special thanks to Sharla & Shiori from Tokyo Creative who came along on short notice to help us film our journey. They're lurking in the background throughout the video.
I have to say the Tottori sand dunes exceeded my expectations, and I'd love to re-visit the region if not to explore, then certainly to shoot NATSUKI OF ARABIA. (ALSO stick around the for the outtakes right at the end of the video 😂).

I love how happy Natsuki is whenever he gets to drink some alcohol.

I feel like natsuki is getting to the point where he doesn't even really need subtitles anymore

Natsuki’s such a special person. He wonders at everything he sees.

Aristotle: "What is the nature of the universe?"
Socrates: "what makes a person who they are?"
Natsuki (a philosopher unafraid to ask the REAL questions that matter) : "Is this a hotel train? Or a train with a hotel inside?"

I feel like I'm doing e-tourism in Japan through these videos, getting to know things one would never guess they'd be in Japan! Super awesome work Chris, keep the quality videos coming!

Natsuki's vocabulary is both random and marvelous, him narrating his day alone would be premier content.

After years and years of being in the Abroad in Japan channel, Natsuki really has gain an actor skill, impressive and that Star War reference is hilarious lol

I love travelling by night train. I do it every summer up to the mountains here in Sweden to go hiking. Waking up in the morning and walking over to the restaurant cart for breakfast and coffee is almost worth the journey all on it’s own. Though the japanese train is much more luxurious than the swedish one, haha.

My man King Natsuki living the deluxe high life!
Gotta say though- it's amazing how drones changed the camera game for youtubers and enthusiasts, awesome shots of the dunes!

I legit belly laughed out loud at Natsuki's "extra salami!" reference. What a treasure he is

It's a great feeling being in a night train, perhaps a bit nostalgic from when you were a child and on a long road trip with your parents. Watching your dad driving the car through the night, maybe listening to the quiet radio and just looking out of the window at night while covered in a big blanket. It's still one of my favourite childhood memories

I’m not a fan of flying so I’ve taken two cross country trains multiple times in the US. Amtrak’s California Zephyr to San Fran and the Southwest Chief to LA. Very similar to the Japan experience except with a decidedly rundown 1970’s vibe and over three days. That said, it was absolutely amazing - great scenery and very cool people.

We all need a british bloke & a Japanese natsuki in our lives.
I’m genuinely so happy these guys exist & I found this channel

You and Natsuki are such a great duo!!! 😂
I really enjoy seeing you together, you are so funny!

A towel is about the most massively useful thing one can have! Never forget your towel.

Finally a non-silent travel channel with actual good content that is NOT annoying! Thank you! Yes!

Having ridden on a sleeper train in Finland, from Turku to Oulu, I know what you mean Chris. There's just something cool and old school about riding one overnight. It's like you're in a different time period.

By the time they got done with the night train, I had forgotten the point of the trip was to go see the dunes.
King Natsuki is quite the character. Seems like he'd be a great travel companion.

Life is about experiences and having fun is fantastic! Love Natsuki attitude, such fun 🥳💫⭐👑

"It’s a sink time!" If only Natsuki was on the Titanic, it would have been a better experience for everyone.

Sad, they should have sleeper trains every where , I would love this. Looks like a mini Vacation

Natsuki on a camel: The thing I never knew I needed in my life until it was presented to me on a sandy platter.

This was such a great video. The sleeper train reminded me of the last one I took as a kid in Canada, from Manitoba to Alberta (although looking at the one here made me a little claustraphobic). I also think I would have slid down that hill at the end just like Natsuki did-it's a little too tempting not to :}

Abroad in Japan’s drone footage quality, especially the portion he did that was super cinematic when he was showing the sand dunes for the first time - top notch. Well done my guy, super like for effort!

I love how Natsuki’s idea of luxury is ham, beer, and a sturdy hanger 😂

i love hoe these videos never fail to impress me and teach me something new to love about Japan :) Natsuki's commentary also never fails to make Me laugh lol keep up the amazing work Chris!

Seen a few smaller vids on Sunrise Express so i was extremely pleased to see you do one as well. it's a goal of mine to take a trip on it when i get to do my trip to Japan.
Also I know you said you weren't sure if the drone captured the scale of the dunes, but I think between your description and the cinematography, you did a fine job. Reminds me of the ones we have up North from us.

I love how each episode is brimming with creative passion and care. I love your videos!

The sleeper train looks really great. Lovely big windows. Its very good price too. You wouldn't expect huge sand dunes in Japan. The countryside looks stunning.

The friendship between Chris and Natsuki is so wholesome, I can never get tired of them

I love to take these travel trains out to the country side when I lived in Tokyo. Bento boxes are absolutely delicious! Tickets are not as expensive as expensive as people would think. So relaxing!

I'd ride that night train!🌛It looks like a lot of fun and I think sleeping on it would just rock me to sleep. 😌😴 And for $160, it'd be absolutely worth it to see that beautiful landscape and ocean scene! 💛🧡💙 Just awe inspiring. 😊

I love Natsuki so much, he brings me joy in every video he's in!

There is something so relaxing & fun & cool about trains. I took one from San Diego to Los Angeles & looking at the coast was so relaxing. I can’t imagine how relaxing going on a hotel/sleeper/luxury train must be. On my bucket list now.

I'm just glad Natsuki gets to go fun places with Chris! It's weird when you realize most people rarely get to see most of their own country during their life, so Natsuki getting to travel and enjoy himself with his friends is kinda heartwarming!

Been on that train multiple times, best use was to actually take it from Tokyo to Himeji so that I could then double back to Osaka to grab the first train out to Kii-Tanabe. In this way I was able to save on not needing to pay for a hotel and saving time by leaving Tokyo later than I would have if I had gone to Osaka first.

I love watching you two together on videos, you both make me laugh so much and it's really heart warming to see how well you both get along, i truly wish to visit japan one day and you're videos always make me think about places to visit when i finally do :)

Man I would love to travel to Japan. Such a interesting country and the Japanese I have meet have been wonderful

I’m glad I discovered tour channel so late that I can binge watch on old posts. The frustration of not being able to travel back to Japan due to the pandemic was definitely hushed by Abroad in Japan and definitely adding much on my bucket list from you. My fave channel now. 💖💖💖

This really makes you feel like you're living on a train. Very immersive.

Tottoriii~
Man, I would love to take this train, just for the experience. Japan is so beautiful, looking out of the window must be like a live Diashow of the prettiest pictures ever taken.

I used to ride the sleeper train in Sweden, and I got the first class one because I wanted to sleep alone. The quality seem to be about the same, the room might even be a bit bigger in Japan, although I did get towels for the shower in mine... XD Have to say though, the train was too noisy and I never could sleep much at all. Super interesting to see what it looks like in Japan!

Hi Chris, I love when you travel with Natsky! Actually, I'm pretty envious, I wish I could travel with you Guys!!!! When the international travel situation get (close to) normal, you should do a BIG contest , and make someone
( Me!!!😃) win a trip with you! Its expensive? Lets get sponsors !!!!! Thank you for yours videos which made me forget, for a moment, the world situation...😃

I took a 'local' (non-bullet) train from Kyoto to Tottori in 1985. I can't remember how long it took, but it was a beautiful trip. Probably took about 6 hours. But I was a lot younger, and didn't mind that much. I didn't know anything about the dunes, though. Wish I'd had time to see them.

That sleeper train looks really cool. Can't believe Chris got to enter King Natsuki's Palace.

You duo should continue making travel vlogs in this funny way! Really enjoyed so much every bit!😊😊

I traveled from Berlin to Novosibirsk (Russia) in a sleeper train. It's a direct connection and takes 4 days. It was a very interesting experience.

Made a plan on 2015 and it’s finally happening in 2025. We are definitely trying this train, since when you hold a Japan Rail Pass, it’s for free :)
#Mission2025

This is the kind of high quality original content I watch YT for. Thank you. No low effort reaction stuff piggybacking on someone else's. On a side note I really miss Suntory premium malts. It's quite uncommon and still expensive to get in the EU.

Natsuki is just naturally funny LOL

Natsuki is the best. Dude makes me smile every time.

Came for the love of Japan, Stayed for the Natsuki!🥰 my new favorite channel

I'd love to have a friend as cool as Natuski. One can never be bored around him due to his sheer uniqueness.

Literally just took my first train trip in 15 years when I was looking up sleeper trains and found this. Great timing for me

Gonna be real with you for a moment, Natsuki is the reason I come back to this channel. I love the energy he brings to everything he does.

This is actually a really good idea for a motel. You don't need to leave home to already be where you need

I love this travel video by you. Amazing. I will make sure that I make my way there some day soon !!

This what i want to do when the world returns to normal, ride the sleeper train in Japan.

As a train nerd...this is like the best content ever (and I'd already watched half a dozen videos of this trainline prior to this...What have the last couple of years done to me?!)

Looks like a great place to sand board! Love the train as well.

The Attack of the Clones reference was top tier! I really wanna go there and just watch the countryside from the train on my way there, so beautiful!

I love the Japanese! They are such intelligent level headed and grounded people. Their quality of life and happiness far exceeds that which I see in America. They love Us Americans also. Especially our service members. When I was in the Airforce I had countless Japanese people come up to me and ask to take pictures with me while I was in uniform. Americans and Japanese will forever be lifetime friends.

My goodness!, now I want to go on one of those overnight train!

The chemistry of Chris's British dry sarcasm and Natsuki's endless energetic enjoyment and fun is absolutely great! Pity Joe was not there too, the 3 of them bounce really good off each other! 10 out of 10 video! You get 10 billion points! (guess the anime)

Oh my! I don’t know that Japan has sand dune😃. Been travelling Japan for years but never heard of it. After this pandemic I will surely visit that place😀👍

I've taken a sleeper room on Amtrak going across the US. It was quite nice. I'd love to try other sleeper train experiences.

Japan doesn't seem to disappoint me 😁 love to visit one day I really hope so...

Wow, this train is amazing. I'd really like to ride on it one day because in Ukraine our sleep trains are much worser, but still we have better open sleep carriage, but it would be funny to lie in the place where a stranger is next to you Х))

The rooms look very spacious, comfortable, relaxing, chillaxing, chilling, and meditative yeah

I loved the sand dunes! I remember a local saying it's better to walk backwards up and down the dunes

Absolutely loved this video. Would love to see some bullet train vids to various places.

It is my first time to write a comment here.
I have been watching your video clip since last august.
It is interesting to see your interpretation of Japan.
Thank you so much for giving positive feedback to our country for most of the time.

I feel like spending a night in Natsuki's style of room having a few drinks with your friends while watching the world go by outside would be an awesome way to spend a night.

It saddens me that I have to watch video's like this to experience Japan. You're living a dream where I have wished to live since I was in high school until now.

Is it just me or has Natsuki aged a lot? He’s just as energetic and funny though. One of my most favorite people ever. Hope everything going well man!

Riding a sleeper train has always been one of the biggest things I've ever wanted to do if I went to Japan, if not THE biggest. It's sad that with them going out of style, I'll probably never get my chance.

Thanks for visiting Tottori-Shi, I used to live there although there is a lot more than sand-dunes there ;)

Natsuki is a national treasure

Natsuki is my favorite of your regular guests. They're all pretty awesome, but Natsuki is so funny and awesome.

Started with this video, watched Natsuki the movie, went down the Natsuki playlist, followed by the cycling trip around Japan and I'm watching this a third time. Oh, there's a Chris abroad channel with more Natsuki !? Save me.

Actually that sounds like a great way to travel a train sounds like fun I wish we had something like that in the US

man i hope this is still a thing when im able to get back to Japan, that would be AWESOME!!!

Riding that sleeper train is definitely on my to do list as soon as countries open up again.

Not shown in the video, the roomettes on the Sunrise have two bunk beds. Bottom one folds into seats and table. Really efficient use of space.
Nice for two but AMAZING for One. Wanna go on it again when japan reopens to foreign travelers.

Cool. I live in Poland and I wish to Japan someday. This is my dream. Beautiful country.

Sleeper train is cool. Hope it doesn't die out. It's a wonderful sort of experience even just watching it.

Those are some very impressive views, thanks for sharing. I definitely need to acquire one of those drones.

I am a simple man, I see Natsuki, I give a thumbs up.

14:22 I love that ingenious shoe cover thingy that Natsuki is using to prevent that coarse, rough and irritating sand from getting everywhere

Wow, great vid Chris! As always. You doing a great job.

man i hope this is still a thing when im able to get back to Japan, that would be AWESOME!!!

the train beds reminded me of one "big" worry i've had about traveling to and within japan... perhaps you can give us a perspective on how hard it is being tall there??

That's actually quite a good price, considering the distance AND that you save a hotel for that night.
I'd love to travel on one of those someday.

When you are the type who find comfort in solitude. One of the things i like, watching people in the crowd go about their own life / moving scenery. This would be perfect, with me watching still from my own private space. That would be perfect.

When I see Natsuki chillin I feel so relaxed :)

This is the first video I'm watching from this channel and I can say just one thing: I adore Natsuki!

One thing on my list if things to do in life is go to Japan as it's honestly beautiful 💖

Anakin: "I don't like sand. It's coarse, and rough, and irritating. And it gets everywhere."
Natsuki: " I HATE SAND 😡"

Earplugs. That’s the key to a good night’s sleep, I use them every night.....saying that, I’ve never slept on an overnight train so it’s probably a bit louder than my dinky, top floor bedroom. Perhaps you should do what Natsuki does, eat ham and drink beer. One of my favourite combinations.