Flow of the Journey

Shifting Views
and Luxurious Moments
Aboard SHIKI-SHIMA

TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA offers an interior
where you'll enjoy true relaxation that is certain to deepen the emotional experience of your journey.
We invite you to enjoy incredible leisure, enveloped in gentle light streaming through the windows.
Experience a new way to travel—a journey in premium comfort unique to SHIKI-SHIMA.

Lounge Komorebi

Moments in the Lounge

- Unwind to Your Heart's Content

Designed from a forest motif, light softly shines through distinctive windows as though filtering through an arboreal canopy, creating a tranquil atmosphere for Lounge Komorebi.
Sip on your favorite drink as you gaze out on the changing scenery, or let yourself be carried away by beautiful music.
Moments spent here are sure to help you create more meaningful, elegant memories.

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  • image:Live Music Accompanies the Scenery

    Live Music Accompanies the Scenery

    Music flowing from the piano adds color to the space, depending on the route and time of day.
    Experience an elegant moment of rest accompanied by the beautiful melodies of jazz standards and other immersive tones.

  • image:Light Fare and Refreshments to Help You Unwind

    Light Fare and Refreshments to Help You Unwind

    The lounge offers a selection of light fare and refreshments accompanied by beverages to add even more enjoyment to your journey. Our carefully curated menu, made with ingredients from across Eastern Japan, is certain to help you unwind. Join us in the lounge, where we invite you to leave rigid formality behind and enjoy.

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    Unique Keepsakes of Your Journey

    Original TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA merchandise is available for purchase in Lounge Komorebi. Hold these special crafts in your own hands, enjoying their texture and the attention to details as you make your selection—an experience unique to Lounge Komorebi.
    These exclusive items make for the perfect memento of your travels, sure to delight loved ones back home.

  • image:Premium Sake from Eastern Japan and Original Cocktails

    Premium Sake from Eastern Japan and Original Cocktails

    The bar offers a selection of wine and sake from across Eastern Japan, as well as original cocktails inspired by SHIKI-SHIMA.
    Enjoy a beverage of your choice that pairs perfectly with the scenery floating by.

Lounge Komorebi

View Terrace Kizashi/Ibuki

Ease into the Observation Cars—

At One with the Scenery

Once you've unpacked and had a chance to settle in, join us in the light-filled observation cars.
Here, surrender yourself to the passing scenery for a true moment of relaxation.

Located in the front and rear of the train, these carriages offer panoramic views of the landscapes and sky above, and are the perfect way to take in the first morning light, the vibrant colors of twilight and the shining nighttime stars that fill the sky.
As the train journeys onward, allow yourself to become one with nature.

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    Seating with a Panoramic View

    The floor to ceiling triangular windows are an iconic feature of SHIKI-SHIMA. Specially engineered glass provides both strength and a wide field of view, allowing the horizon to unfold before you— from shorelines stretching into the distance to starry skies peaking out above the mountains—as though you were in the great outdoors.

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    Conversation with the Conductor

    Conversation with the conductor is certain to add quiet depth to your journey aboard SHIKI-SHIMA.
    You'll gain insight into the places you visit as you watch the scenery floating by—enjoying an experience unique to journey by train.

View Terrace Kizashi/Ibuki

Dining SHIKI-SHIMA

The Dining Experience—

A Culinary Setting in Motion

Savor the seasonal bounty of the region amidst ever-changing scenery at Dining SHIKI-SHIMA. Enjoy specially-prepared meals throughout the day; bathed in the light of the morning sun, or as the afternoon scenery floats by.
In evening, experience a softly lit atmosphere filled with the elegance and charm of travel. Leisurely savor beautifully presented, coursed fare that makes for the perfect accompaniment to serene night views. Each memorable dish is infused with regional flavors that will elegantly deepen your travel experience.

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  • image:Tsubame Sanjo Cutlery for Elegant Dining

    Tsubame Sanjo Cutlery for Elegant Dining

    The Tsubame Sanjo area has long been synonymous with excellence in metal craftwork. Our cutlery, exclusive to SHIKI-SHIMA, was created by YAMAZAKI KINZOKU KOGYO Co., Ltd. (Tsubame Sanjo, Niigata), the very same maker responsible for tableware used at the Nobel Prize Banquet. The cutlery is perfectly weighted for the hand, with a shine that enhances flavor. Everything from the dishware to the glasses has been selected to emphasize artisan technique.

  • image:A Journey Through Seasonal Regional Cuisine in a Single Dish

    A Journey Through Seasonal Regional Cuisine in a Single Dish

    Our selection of dishes features carefully selected seasonal ingredients from along the line we travel.
    Our menu is supervised by chefs from renowned restaurants in the area to perfectly accompany the scenery floating by. Experience all the region has to offer—connect to the land through both the view and the flavors.
    Only on SHIKI-SHIMA can you savor this luxurious combination of cuisine and scenic views.

    The Cuisine of SHIKI-SHIMA—An Experience to Remember

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    The Art of a Fine Pairing

    Allow the crew to suggest wine from Eastern Japan's leading wineries and sake from historic breweries to compliment each dish. The exquisite marriage of fine spirits with local seasonal cuisine is sure to enrich your dining experience.

Dining SHIKI-SHIMA

SHIKI-SHIMA Suite Room, Deluxe Suite Room, Suite Room

Unwind in a Suite Room

Our private suite rooms were designed to allow you to truly relax during your journey, complete with soft lighting and locally sourced furnishings that create a tranquil atmosphere.

Curl up with a book, write a letter or simply take in the scenery from the window—simple moments of luxury are the essence of SHIKI-SHIMA.

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  • image:Surrounded by Traditional Craftwork

    Surrounded by Traditional Craftwork

    The walls and furnishings showcase the finest examples of traditional craftwork from Eastern Japan, including Aizu lacquerware from Fukushima, and BUNACO woodware from Aomori. Guests are invited to hold and use these pieces, creating a personal connection with local culture.

    Feel SHIKI-SHIMA

  • image:Premium Loungewear for Complete Relaxation

    Premium Loungewear for Complete Relaxation

    To ensure exceptional comfort in every room, we supply signature SHIKI-SHIMA loungewear, thoughtfully designed for ease. Slip on something created for true relaxation, naturally inviting a sense of deep tranquility.

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    Aromatic Cypress Bathtubs

    SHIKI-SHIMA Suite and Deluxe Suite rooms feature bathtubs made from cypress from Kiso, Nagano, and are specially designed for the luxury of a bath on a gently swaying train. Soak in the hot water as you gaze out on moonlit views, enveloped by the gentle aroma of cypress—a special luxury you can only experience on SHIKI-SHIMA.

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Lingering Memories of the Journey

The SHIKI-SHIMA interior is designed to elevate the sense of being on a journey.
As you travel, shifting scents and scenery stir the heart, lingering as memories of your time aboard.
Every car, down to the smallest fixture, has been crafted with this in mind. This is the true luxury of travel aboard TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA.
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