Today, 6:30pm - 7:00pmon BBC Two

Great Japanese Railway Journeys

Name: 7:00am - Series 1 Episode 15
Start: 2026-05-05T06:00:00Z
End: 2026-05-05T06:30:00Z
Location: BBC Two

Series 1 Episode 3: Shima Peninsula to Nara

Michael takes a luxury, panoramic Shimakaze train to the beautiful Shima peninsula. He visits Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, and encounters one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in the world.

Category: Documentary
Original air date: 15/04/2026

Cast and crew

Ben RowlandDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Today, 6:30pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 14
Tomorrow, 7:30amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 14
Tomorrow, 7:30amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 14
Tomorrow, 6:30pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 15
Tomorrow, 6:30pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 15
Tuesday 5 May, 7:00amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 15