Hinabi

Hinabi

Experience local charm on a relaxing railway getaway

Features

Idyllic scenery in every season

Gaze out the large train windows at scenery that changes with the seasons. Enjoy rows of cherry blossom trees and shimmering rice paddies in spring, rice sprouts and blue skies in summer, changing leaves and golden rice stalks in autumn, and quiet snow-filled landscapes in winter.

Exclusive cuisine made with local ingredients

Enjoy incredible cuisine made with local ingredients.

​Reservation via Uketrip(opens in a new window, Japanese only) (opens in a new window, Japanese only) required for purchase.

Seats

Car No. 1

Green Car

Car No. 1 features mainly box seats for parties of two and four that are perfect for group travel. Take in the view from the large windows as you relax in the comfortable chairs and sofas in the spacious observation deck at the back of the cab.

Car No. 2

Ordinary Car

Car No. 2 features reclining loveseats. Take in seasonal views from the large windows in the observation deck at the back of the cab.

Routes & Timetables

Hinabi route map
Trains Routes
Hinabi Kamaishi (Outbound) Morioka - Kamaishi
Hinabi Kamaishi (Inbound) Kamaishi - Morioka
Hinabi Miyako (Outbound) Morioka - Miyako
Hinabi Miyako (Inbound) Miyako - Morioka
Hinabi Shimokita (Outbound) Hachinohe - Ominato
Hinabi Shimokita (Inbound) Ominato - Hachinohe
Timetables & Calendar
(English Only)

Tickets & Reservations

Both a basic fare ticket (or pass) and a reserved seat ticket are required to board.

Hinabi is reserved seats only (non-smoking). Advance purchase required (reserved seat or Green Car ticket).

Option 1: Purchase a basic fare ticket and reserved seat ticket

Basic Fare Ticket

Reserved Seat Ticket

  • Purchase online Basic Fare Ticket icon Reserved Seat Ticket icon

    1. Go to the  JR-EAST Train Reservation website (opens in a new window)   and click "Purchase tickets".

    2. Click  "Joyful Trains" in the "Ride Joyful Trains" section.

    3. Select a train.

    4. Choose the car, seat type (Green Car, box seats, etc.) and route.​​

    5. Click "Reserve Now" to proceed to the reservation details.

    6. Enter the date of travel, departure and arrival stations, and the number of adults and children, and click "Reserve Now".

    7. Choose from the available train times, check the box by the train, then click "Select".

      To choose a different time, select "Previous train" or "Next train" to view time for the trains before and after that currently selected.

    8. Confirm purchase details, and if correct, click "Buy Tickets" to proceed to the purchase screen.

    9. A JR-EAST Train Reservation account is required for purchase.

Option 2: Purchase a pass and reserve a seat

JR EAST PASS

Reserved Seat Ticket
(No Charge)

Holders of a rail pass issued by JR EAST (JAPAN RAIL PASS, JR EAST PASS, etc.) valid for within the service area can reserve a seat free of additional charges.

Seats can be reserved at a ticket office or online.

JR EAST PASS icon

Recommended passes for riding the Hinabi

Holders of any of the following rail passes who are traveling in the applicable service area can ride free of additional charges.
Reserved seat ticket required in advance. Reserve for free at any sales location or on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website.

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