Koshino Shu*Kura

Koshino Shu*Kura

Journey through Niigata, Japan’s sake heartland, aboard a train that celebrates the region’s brewing heritage

Features

Niigata, Japan's sake heartland

In addition to complimentary local sake, enjoy a carefully curated selection of five famous sakes from Niigata at our special onboard tasting area (additional fee required).
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Original Sake and food menu

Exclusive travel packages created especially for Koshino Shu*Kura, featuring specialty Niigata sake and cuisine, are available.

Seats

Car No. 1

Raku Raku box seats

Gather your friends and family around the table to enjoy Niigata sake and cuisine!

Car No. 1

Comfortable loveseats with a view

Watch beautiful scenery float by

Car No. 2

Event space

The Kuramori service counter features local sake, snacks and other exclusive merchandise.
The commemorative stamp available in Car No. 2 also makes for an excellent souvenir of your trip!
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Car No. 3

Reclining seats

Sit back and relax in these spacious seats.

Car No. 3

Lounge

The lounge, complete with sofas that sit eight passengers, is the perfect place to relax.

Routes & Timetables

Echigo Shu*Kura route map
Trains Routes
Koshino Shu*Kura (Outbound) Jōetsumyōkō - Tōkamachi
Koshino Shu*Kura (Inbound) Tōkamachi - Jōetsumyōkō
Yuzawa Shu*Kura (Outbound) Jōetsumyōkō - Echigo-Yuzawa
Yuzawa Shu*Kura (Inbound) Echigo-Yuzawa - Jōetsumyōkō
Ryuto Shu*Kura (Outbound) Jōetsumyōkō - Niigata
Ryuto Shu*Kura (Inbound) Niigata - Jōetsumyōkō
Timetables & Calendar
(English Only)

Tickets & Reservations

How to purchase Travel Packages (Car no. 1)

Cuisine and other additional service is available with purchase of applicable travel packages only.
Reservation via the Joyful Train Reservation website (Japanese only) required.

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  • *Not available at JR Ticket Offices (Midori-no-Madoguchi).
  • *Travel packages may not be available on all operating dates, or may not be available on the Joyful Train Reservation website because they are handled by another service provider.

Both a basic fare ticket (or pass) and a reserved seat ticket are required to board Car No. 3.

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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  (opens in a new window)  website  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.

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Applicable passes Koshino Shu*Kura

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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