By KAZUの鉄道館
This video showcases a thrilling compilation of high-speed Shinkansen passing through Nishi-Akashi Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen line in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. Recorded on March 9, 2025, between 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM, viewers can witness an array of Shinkansen models making rapid transits, with a special highlight being the 500 Series Revival Nozomi running a temporary schedule from Shin-Kobe at 1:04 PM to Hakata, arriving at 3:21 PM.
The 500 Series Shinkansen, once a mainstay of Japan’s bullet train fleet, boasts a sleek, aerodynamic design that continues to captivate train enthusiasts. In addition to the Revival Nozomi, the video also features various models such as the N700S, N700 Series, and even the iconic Doctor Yellow, a diagnostic train that inspects track conditions while maintaining high speeds.
Nishi-Akashi Station is a key stop on the Sanyo Shinkansen, positioned strategically between major cities like Himeji and Kobe. This station is known for its frequent high-speed train activity and is a great spot for railfans to capture dynamic footage of Japan’s world-renowned bullet train technology in action.
For Shinkansen enthusiasts, this video serves as a fantastic glimpse into the engineering marvels of Japan’s railway system, showcasing a variety of train models and their impressive speeds as they cruise through the station.