The design of the train cars is just stunning—a perfect blend of Japanese elegance and futuristic vibes. I heard you can even enjoy the scenery from the bathroom on board. That’s just next-level!
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TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA
A luxury cruise train offering an elegant rail journey through Eastern Japan.
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TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA is a full-blown luxury cruise train departing Ueno Station for a varied expedition across regions of eastern Japan. Depending on the season, guests can choose from one-night, two-night, or three-night itineraries. Routes include visits to acclaimed destinations including Mashiko in Tochigi Prefecture, Kobuchizawa and Hakushu in Yamanashi Prefecture, Hakodate and southern Hokkaido, and cultural sites across the Tohoku region.
The journey begins at the exclusive “Prologue SHIKI-SHIMA” lounge in Ueno Station. Onboard, there are 17 guest rooms in total, including 15 elegant suites dressed in all the bells and whistles of modern Japanese design with lacquered walls and refined traditional details. The train also offers the maisonette-style SHIKI-SHIMA Suite, complete with a tatami room and cypress bath, as well as the Deluxe Suite, the prime choice for a cypress bath, high ceilings, and a cozy fireplace.
Dining Car No. 6, DINING SHIKI-SHIMA, serves exquisite seasonal dishes made with ingredients sourced along the train’s route, while LOUNGE Komorebi provides drinks and light meals. The front and rear cars are observation cars, offering impecacable, wide-eyed views of the dynamic landscapes passing by.
Highlights
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Travels throughout eastern Japan with Ueno Station as its base.
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Seasonal tours are offered in spring-autumn and winter.
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Guests can relax in elegant, luxurious suites while journeying.
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Equipped with a bar and dining car for a refined onboard experience.
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Observation cars offer breathtaking views of the passing scenery.
※Photo provider: East Japan Railway Company
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The train’s body color is known as “Shikishima Gold.”
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Suites feature sofa beds for a comfortable stay.
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The SHIKI-SHIMA Suite is a spacious two-story maisonette.
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Deluxe Suites offer an airy, open space.
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The dining car serves dishes made with seasonal ingredients from along the route.
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Observation cars allow passengers to fully enjoy the scenic views.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Printed brochures are not available, but the official website can be viewed in English.
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Do I need to make a reservation to ride?
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Yes. Advance reservations are required via the official website. If there are many applicants, a lottery system will be used.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Guests are asked to keep their luggage in their rooms. If the number or size of items exceeds what can be stored in the room, please use coin lockers or hotel storage at the station.
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Do I need an ID such as a passport to buy the ticket?
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No, it is not necessary.
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Can I book for one person?
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Yes, single occupancy is possible, but the fare differs from the 2-person room rate.
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Can children participate?
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Passengers must be at least junior high school age at the time of departure.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- TRAIN SUITE 四季島
- Telephone
- 0570-00-7216 (Shikishima Tour Desk)
- Closed
- Refer to the official website.
- Hours
- Refer to the official website.
- Fares
- Refer to the official website.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)