Aired Monday 20 April, 6:30pm - 7:00pmon BBC Two HD

Great Japanese Railway Journeys

Name: 8:00am - Series 1 Episode 5
Start: 2026-06-10T07:00:00Z
End: 2026-06-10T07:30:00Z
Location: BBC Two HD

Series 1 Episode 6: Kagoshima to Chiran

Michael starts a journey in and around Japan's southernmost main island, Kyushu. He begins in Kagoshima, an extraordinary city which sits in the shadow of Japan's most active volcano, Sakurajima.

Category: Documentary
Original air date: 20/04/2026

Cast and crew

Ben RowlandDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Wednesday 3 June, 8:00amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 4
Wednesday 3 June, 8:00amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 4
Wednesday 10 June, 8:00amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 5
Wednesday 10 June, 8:00amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 5