Resort Shirakami (Buna / Aoike / Kumagera)

Resort Shirakami (Buna / Aoike / Kumagera)

Stunning seaside scenery along the Gono line

Features

Breathtaking views

Relax in the spacious interior as you take in the majestic Shirakami Mountains and a gorgeous sunset over the Sea of Japan.

Superb views and cuisine

Shops along the line accept advance mobile orders for pickup at the station platform on the day of travel. 

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

A railway journey like no other

Take in spectacular views of the Shirakami Mountains and Sea of Japan, and enjoy performing arts from the regions along the train route.

  • * Event details vary by travel date and route.

Seats

Buna
Car No. 1, 4

Observatory/event space

Escape from the ordinary in the observatory and event spaces in Car No. 1 and 4, which feature Akita woodwork and interior design evoking Aomori's emblematic beech trees.

Buna
Car No. 1, 3, 4

Ordinary car reserved seats

Vibrantly colored seats capture the spirit of Tohoku's summer festivals.

Buna
Car No. 2

Box seats

Bright box seats with improved views create a more open, comfortable space, complete with warm beechwood lighting fixtures for a cozy atmosphere that's perfect for enjoying the scenery.

Routes & Timetables

Resort Shirakami (Kuro/Aoike/Kumagera) route map
Trains Routes
Resort Shirakami  (No. 1, No. 5) Akita - Aomori
Resort Shirakami  (No. 2, No. 4) Aomori - Akita
Resort Shirakami  (No. 3) Akita - Hirosaki
Resort Shirakami  (No. 6) Hirosaki - Akita
Timetables & Calendar
(English Only)

Tickets & Reservations

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

Resort Shirakami 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 Shirakami

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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