I wasn't expecting it either, but it's just better than it has any right to be.
But like I said, when we went, we were all over the island. We went to the aquarium in Osaka, we spent a night at a Buddhist temple up in the mountains at Nagano, we spent a night at Chiiori Trust (
NPO Chiiori Trust | Top), went hiking, went to the hot springs ... let's just say we earned all of our sleep on that trip.
If you do get that bullet train, make sure you go here:
Kobe beef steak Restaurant?s Mouriya
Amazing Kobe beef steak. Whatever you do, MAKE SURE YOU GET THAT GARLIC RICE. The chef takes the gristle from the kobe steak and FRIES THE RICE WITH IT. I made the mistake of not getting it; one of my friends was kind enough to let me try it
I haven't been EVERYWHERE, but I guess I've gotten around more than I realize