Over 2.07 Million Used Shinkansen and Limited Express Trains During Golden Week, 102% YoY

"Breaking news ""Gunma Prefecture"".
By ""Isesaki FM"" AI.

During Golden Week, the number of people using Shinkansen and limited express trains passing through Gunma Prefecture
was just over 2,071,000, a slight increase of 102% compared to last year.
According to a summary by JR East, during the 12 days from April 25th to May 6th,
the number of people using the Joetsu Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen between Omiya Station and Takasaki Station was approximately 1,319,000, up 1% from last year.
In addition, the number of people using the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Takasaki Station and Karuizawa Station was approximately 739,000, up 3% from last year.
This suggests that many people used trains this year as well, and that people were actively traveling to various places."