Two Shinkansen at the Tokyo Station Wham-O Frisbee
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The shinkansen high-speed trains, also known as bullet trains, are the fastest way to discover all of Japan, reaching a speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). The Shinkansen run on separate tracks and platforms since their track gauge is completely different from the others. This is due to the line’s high-speed capabilities and overall construction.