Survey on Ways to Enjoy 'Rail + Travel'
Traveling by Shinkansen to a destination, or leisurely watching the scenery from a local train—there are many ways to enjoy rail travel. NEXER and Tetsuhiroba conducted a survey among 142 men and women across Japan who expressed an interest in railways to understand what attracts them to train journeys and which routes they admire.
### 85.2% Have Experience with Rail Travel
Among those interested in railways, 85.2% have experienced rail travel, suggesting that the act of riding a train itself is an entry point for their journeys.
### Primary Motivations and Anticipations
- Primary Motivations: The most common reason for rail travel was 'wanted to enjoy the scenery from the train window' (55.4%), followed by 'wanted to visit hot springs or tourist spots' (49.6%) and 'wanted to ride a specific train car' (37.2%). - Key Anticipations: Similarly, the most anticipated aspect was 'scenery from the window' (65.3%), followed by 'meals, ekiben (station bento), and local cuisine' (48.8%), and 'the train itself (car, interior, seats)' (41.3%).
### Over 70% Have a 'Dream Route'
73.2% of respondents have a route they 'want to ride someday.' Specific examples include the Senmo Main Line (to see the Kushiro Wetland and the Sea of Okhotsk), the Sunrise Izumo, and sightseeing trains in Kyushu.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Survey