For a few euros it is possible to treat yourself to a trip to snow-covered Japan, aboard a historic train, heated by huge stoves and with 1950s-style carriages.
Il Japan has had constant technological advances for years, which has led to the dissemination of bullet trains, bullet trains that could also revolutionize the high-speed rail transportation system. However, there are those who do not abandon the classic regional trains, to take a slow but spectacular tour through the different Japanese regions.
In this way, it is possible to see yourself catapulted into a magical universe, discovering Japan through stove train (stove train). A vehicle with historical value, managed by linea tsugaru, which offers a fascinating route from December to the end of March, winding through a stretch of snowy farmland, located in the Aomori Prefecture, on the peninsula Tsugaru.
The train will cross snowy landscapes, taking into account that winters in Aomori are quite harsh, reaching more than six meters of snow cover. However, the ice will never be able to overcome the doors of the train, and passengers can console themselves with the conductors present, who heat each car by burning embers in the stoves located at both ends of the vehicle. It has a truly fascinating style, capable of catapulting tourists and locals back to the 1950s.
In total three trains leave a day, the first of Tsugaru Goshogawara at 9.30 in the morning. The full route takes 45 minutes and winds north through a veritable 'winter wonderland', between characteristic villages and snow-covered farmland.
A type of experience very far from everything we are used to today. In fact, the train shakes quite a bit and there is no possibility of using Wi-Fi services. A true leap into the past, with limitations that actually represent an element of great charm. 50 km / h top speed, which makes it much slower than another historic train, the Shinkansen.
However, in such a frenetic manner, sometimes it is necessary to pause, slow down and admire the view. A truly intriguing return to the past, going from the 603 km/h of the bullet train to 50 km/h of the stove, all in approximately 10 euros per ticket.
