I was torn between flying from Kyoto to Tokyo and taking the Shinkansen. Price-wise, flying would have been cheaper but the Shinkansen was just more convenient and MUCH quicker! Also, when in Japan, you just have to take a bullet train at least once! The trip was absolutely fantastic and I can only recommend it. The train was so quiet and you hardly noticed that you were moving (as long as you didn't look outside). The staff were lovely and the seats incredibly comfortable! Music (from Youtube library): Don't Hate Me by Jingle Punks To the Top by Silent Partner March on by Silent Partner Cloud Patterns by Silent Partner