Mt. Fuji viewing train for inbound tourists starts operation

A special Mt. Fuji viewing train targeting foreign visitors began operation for a limited time in central Japan on Thursday.The train, operated as part of a tour designed by Central Japan Railway Co. and JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc., connects Mishima and Fujinomiya stations in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is the first inbound-visitor-only train run by JR Central.To provide passengers with the best view of Japan's tallest peak, designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013, the train makes several stops at stations on the route and also travels slowly through some sections.The to…READ FULL ARTICLE