HIGH RAIL 1375​

HIGH RAIL 1375​

Panoramic starry skies seen from the train closest to the sky

Features

The train is closest to the sky

As this line travels at some of the highest altitudes for JR, the train was designed around the concept of “the train nearest the heavens.”

Stargazing sessions

Starry sky guides seen along the Koumi Line will lead stargazing sessions during the Nobeyama Station stop, as part of HIGH RAIL Hoshizora. Please enjoy the beautiful starry sky in Minamimaki Village, which was selected as one of “The three most beautiful starry skies in Japan” by astronomers.

  • *The session may be held indoors or canceled due to weather conditions.
  • *The path is dark so please bring a source of light so that you can see where you are walking.
  • *Please bring rain gear and warm clothing in case of sudden weather changes.
  • *Between Kobuchizawa and Nobeyama, to make the stargazing experience at Nobeyama Station even more enjoyable, a starry sky briefing will be held on board by a starry sky guide from along the line.

Enjoy special boxed lunches on “HIGH RAIL 1375”

How about enjoying a special lunch box while enjoying the pleasant natural scenery of Shinshu from the train window?
If you make a reservation in advance from JRE MALL "net de ekinaka" on the day you board HIGH RAIL 1 or HIGH RAIL Hoshizora, you can pick up your lunch box on the same day.

For more details, go hereOpens in a new window. (Japanese only)

  • * The lunch box photo is for reference only.

Seats

Car No.1

Paired seats

Car no. 1

Box seats

Car no. 1

Sales Counter

Many original goods are exclusively available for purchase on board the train, and make for great gifts and souvenirs.

Car no. 2

Reclining seats

Car no. 2

The HIGH RAIL gallery

Car no. 2 is furnished with the HIGH RAIL gallery, a space with circular bookcases filled with books on astronomy.
In this space, images of the night sky are projected on a hemispherical "dome" installed in the ceiling.

Routes & Timetables

HIGH RAIL 1375 route map
Trains Routes
HIGH RAIL 1 / HIGH RAIL Hoshizora Kobuchizawa - Komoro
HIGH RAIL 2 Komoro - Kobuchizawa
Timetables & Calendar
(English Only)

Tickets & Reservations

To board the train, you will need a seat ticket as well as a basic fare ticket (or pass).

HIGH RAIL 1375 is a train with all reserved seats. In addition to a boarding ticket, you will need seat ticket.

Pattern 1

Basic Fare Ticket

Reserved Seat Ticket

  • Making a new purchase online Basic Fare Ticket icon Reserved Seat Ticket icon

    1. Go to the JR-EAST Train ReservationOpens in a new window  site and press "Purchase tickets."

    2. Press “Joyful Trains” under the Ride Joyful Trains section.

    3. Select the train you want to ride.

    4. Choose the model, seat type (Green Car, box seats) and route for the train you selected.

    5. Press “Reserve Now” to proceed to the reservation details.

    6. Enter the date you want to travel, the departure station, the arrival station, and the number of adults and children riding, and press " Reserve Now."

    7. Choose from the available train times, check off the box by the train you want to ride, and press “Select.”

      To choose a different time, select "Previous train" or "Next train" to view the times of the trains before and after the current one.

    8. Check the purchase details, and if everything is correct, press "Buy Tickets" to proceed to the purchase screen.

    9. To make a purchase, you need to create a JR-EAST Train Reservation account.

Pattern 2

JR EAST PASS

Reserved Seat Ticket
(No Charge)

If you are using a JR EAST rail pass such as the JAPAN RAIL PASS or JR EAST PASS within the free area, you can reserve reserved seat without paying an additional fee.

Please reserve reserved seat (free of charge) at the ticket office or online.

JR EAST PASS icon

Recommended passes for riding the HIGH RAIL 1375

If you have one of the following rail passes and are using it within the unlimited travel area, you can ride free of additional charges.
You need to purchase a seat ticket in advance to ride.Reserve your seat ticket in advance for free at any purchase location or on the JR-East Train Reservation website.