Resort View Furusato

Resort View Furusato

Romantic, scenic views from a time gone by

Features

Stunning scenery

Journey through majestic mountains, pristine rivers and lakes, pastoral rolling hills and quaint towns under clear blue skies. Resort View Furusato takes its name from these scenic views, the comfort of luxury travel, and the nostalgic homes of yesteryear (furusato)—a combination sure to tug at your heartstrings.

Onboard activities

Local residents host onboard events on the Minami-Otari-bound train, mainly on Saturdays and holidays. You'll hear folktales told in the Azumino dialect and experience performances featuring the shakuhachi (bamboo flute) and taiko drums.
*Details provided on day of travel. Subject to cancellation without notice if required.

Station sightseeing

Explore the train station along your journey. Minami-Otari-bound trains stop at Hotaka Station for about 30 min., and Nagano-bound trains stop at Shinano-Ōmachi Station for 5 min.

  • *Be advised that trains depart on schedule and are not held for late passengers.

Seats

Passenger cabins

Relax in spacious reclining and rotating seats.
Seats are 1,200 mm apart to ensure ample room to stretch your legs.

Observation room

Relax in chairs and sofas in the observation room behind the cab and take in the view from the massive windows.

Routes & Timetables

Resort View Furusato Route Map
Trains Routes
Resort View Furusato (Outbound) Nagano (JR) - Minami-Otari
Resort View Furusato (Inbound) Minami-Otari - Nagano (JR)
Resort View Lake Suwa (Outbound) Nagano (JR) - Fujimi
Resort View Lake Suwa (Inbound) Fujimi - Nagano (JR)
Night View Obasute (Outbound) Nagano (JR) - Obasute
Night View Obasute (Inbound) Obasute - Nagano (JR)
Timetables & Calendar
(English Only)

Tickets & Reservations

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

Resort View Furusato is reserved seats only (non-smoking). Advance purchase required.

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

Applicable passes the Resort View Furusato

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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(*1) Only available for visitors with a visa status of “Temporary Visitor”.