Hinabi

Hinabi

A getaway to connect with the local area on a relaxing railway journey

Features

Natural hometown scenery throughout the seasons

Gaze out from the large train windows upon scenery that changes with the seasons. Enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees and shimmering rice paddies in spring, the rice sprouts and blue skies of summer, the changing leaves and golden rice stalks of autumn, and the quiet snow-filled landscape of winter.

Enjoy special meals made with local ingredients

You can enjoy delicious food along the line.

Please make purchases using the advance reservation service “UketripOpens in a new window" from your smartphone. (Japanese only)

Seats

Car No.1

Green Car

The car features mostly 4-seat box seats and 2-seat box seats to make group travel more comfortable. At the rear of the driver's cab is an observation deck, a spacious area with chairs and sofas. Large windows provide a relaxing view.

Car No.2

Ordinary Car

This car has reclining pair seats. An observation deck is located at the rear of the driver's cab, where passengers can enjoy seasonal views through the large side windows.

Routes & Timetables

Hinabi route map
Trains Routes
Hinabi Kamaishi (Outbound) Morioka - Kamaishi
Hinabi Kamaishi (Inbound) Kamaishi - Morioka
Hinabi Miyako (Outbound) Morioka - Miyako
Hinabi Miyako (Inbound) Miyako - Morioka
Hinabi Shimokita (Outbound) Hachinohe - Ominato
Hinabi Shimokita (Inbound) Ominato - Hachinohe
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).

Hinabi 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 Hinabi

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.