Wednesday 27 May, 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 2: Kyoto

Michael travels to the cultural heart of Japan, Kyoto, the city that for a thousand years was the capital. He visits a Shinto shrine, learns about a classic of Japanese literature and meets a geisha.

Category: Documentary
Original air date: 14/04/2026

Cast and crew

Ben RowlandDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

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