Japan train driver switches off internal lights to let passengers enjoy 'Maple Tunnel'

We all love to travel in trains because of the stunning view we get to witness as it travels through beautiful places. And if you can’t get to see what’s outside of your window, then the trip is not that fun. A driver of Japan’s Eizan Electric Railway train seems to understand this. The driver switches off the light inside the train whenever it passes through the Maple-leaf tunnel so that the passengers can enjoy the beautiful sight. Located near a mountain valley in northern Kyoto, the tunnel consists of 280 Japanese maple trees. The Eizan Electric Railway train passes routinely through this beautiful place.

A video was shared on Twitter showing this train passing through the beautiful tunnel with the caption, “This is stunning! To allow riders to better view autumn leaves, the driver of this Eizan Electric Railway train on the Kurama Line switches off the lights so passengers can better view this “Maple Tunnel” outside #Kyoto. Another reason to love #Japan’s rail culture.”

Watch the clip here:

This is stunning!

To allow riders to better view autumn leaves, the driver of this Eizan Electric Railway train on the Kurama Line switches off the lights so passengers can better view this “Maple Tunnel” outside #Kyoto.

Another reason to love #Japan‘s rail culture. pic.twitter.com/EKM6mcqM76

— Taras Grescoe