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Great Japanese Railway Journeys

6.020261 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Michael Portillo is in Japan for a breathtaking railway journey through the country that launched the magnificent Shinkansen bullet train.

DirectorBen Rowland
ProducersJohn Comerford·Alison Kreps

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Osaka to Nagoya
Apr 13, 2026
E2
Kyoto
Apr 14, 2026
E3
Shima Peninsula to Nara
Apr 15, 2026
E4
Kanazawa to Kurobe Gorge
Apr 16, 2026
E5
Japanese Alps: Nagano to Narai Juku
Apr 17, 2026
E6
Kagoshima to Chiran
Apr 20, 2026
E7
Amakusa Islands to Shin Omuta
Apr 21, 2026
E8
Yame to Nagasaki
Apr 22, 2026
E9
Arita to Fukuoka
Apr 23, 2026
E10
Shimonoseki to Hiroshima
Apr 24, 2026
E11
Tokyo (1)
Apr 27, 2026
E12
Tokyo (2)
Apr 28, 2026
E13
Tokyo to Sendai
Apr 29, 2026
E14
Sendai to Lake Toya
Apr 30, 2026
E15
Lake Shikotsu to Otaru
May 1, 2026

Cast · Directed by Ben Rowland

MPMichael Portillo
Michael Portillo
Self - Presenter

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No, Great Japanese Railway Journeys is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

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Great Japanese Railway Journeys isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Great Japanese Railway Journeys?

Great Japanese Railway Journeys has 1 season in total (15 episodes). The series concluded in 2026.

Are all episodes of Great Japanese Railway Journeys out yet?

Yes — all 15 episodes across 1 season of Great Japanese Railway Journeys are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Great Japanese Railway Journeys?

No — Great Japanese Railway Journeys ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.