One of the few overnight trains in Japan and it has a different route depending on the season. Beyond going places that the Sunrise Express does not, it features a colorful interior and more comforts to elevate the journey. The six car train have multiple seat types aimed across all demographics from single travelers to families. They all sell out very quickly except the regular seats likely because they do not lie flat. Only the five premier rooms offer full privacy with a door. A dedicated changing room for women is a convenient touch.
There are many communal spaces throughout with car 4 entirely open to the public. The lounge car showcases different attractions from the regions as well as a variety of seating to accommodate any group size. The bench seating encourages gathering with built in boards for various games like chess. One of the most coveted open seat is the bench behind the operator where one could spend hours chatting with a friend over a drink as various scenes of Japanese landscape float by.
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