Wednesday 3 June, 8:00am - 8:30amon BBC Two

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 4: Kanazawa to Kurobe Gorge

Michael begins in the city of Kanazawa, where he goes behind the scenes of the Shinkansen operation. He discovers the history of the Maeda family and rides the exhilarating Kurobe Gorge railway.

Category: Documentary
Original air date: 16/04/2026

Cast and crew

Ben RowlandDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Wednesday 27 May, 8:00amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 3
Wednesday 27 May, 8:00amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 3
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