Oykot
Iikawa Iisora Iiyama Line Hometown trip to return to that day
Features
Hometown of the Japanese heart
Along the Chikuma River (Shinano River), the Iiyama Line is lined with idyllic rural landscapes.
As a local line that represents the "hometown of the Japanese heart", it is a new concept train that imagines the desire to provide peace and healing to all visitors.
Various on-board events
Inside the train, local people talk, play musical instruments, and provide information along the route.
- *Event content and event sections may vary depending on the day of operation.
- *In-car events may be canceled due to circumstances.
Seats
4-person box seats
We recommend enjoying your Oykot ride from the box seats.
The 4-person box seats are perfect for families and groups.
The interior design is like an old private house that makes you feel nostalgic and fun.
2-person seats (box seats and long seats)
There are two types of 2-person seats: box seats and long side-by-side seats. The spacious box seats let you relax and enjoy a leisurely ride together.
- * The photo shows 2-person box seats.
Routes & Timetables
| Trains | Routes |
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| Oykot (Outbound) | (Shinano) Nagano - Tokyo |
| Oykot (Inbound) | Tōkamachi - (Shinano) Nagano |
| Yuki no Oykot (Outbound) | (Shinano) Nagano - Tokyo |
| Yuki no Oykot (Inbound) | Tōkamachi - (Shinano) Nagano |
| Tokamachi Yukimi Oykot (Outbound) | (Shinano) Nagano - Tokyo |
| Tokamachi Yukimi Oykot (Inbound) | Tōkamachi - (Shinano) Nagano |
Tickets & Reservations
To board the train, you will need a seat ticket as well as a basic fare ticket (or pass).
Oykot 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
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Making a new purchase online
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Go to the JR-EAST Train ReservationOpens in a new window site and press "Purchase tickets."
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Press “Joyful Trains” under the Ride Joyful Trains section.
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Select the train you want to ride.
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Choose the model, seat type (Green Car, box seats) and route for the train you selected.
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Press “Reserve Now” to proceed to the reservation details.
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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."
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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.
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Check the purchase details, and if everything is correct, press "Buy Tickets" to proceed to the purchase screen.
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To make a purchase, you need to create a JR-EAST Train Reservation account.
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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.
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1. Purchasing a JR EAST PASS
Choose a pass for the Joyful Train you want to ride and purchase the pass on the JR-EAST Train Reservation site or at a ticket office in Japan.
See the How to Buy a Pass page for details on the purchase and pickup process. -
2. Reserving a seat ticket (For those who have a pass)
If you have a JR East rail pass, such as the JAPAN RAIL PASS or JR EAST PASS, you can ride just by reserving a seat ticket.
Seat reservations are available from 10:00 one month before the departure date at the ticket offices (Midori-no-Madoguchi) or reserved seat ticket vending machine of key stations, or from the JR-East Train Reservation website別ウィンドウで開きます. (*Reserved seat ticket vending machines open at 10:10 a.m.)
Making reservations on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website
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Go to the JR-EAST Train ReservationOpens in a new window site and press "Seat reservation."
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To place reservations, you need to create a JR-EAST Train Reservation account.
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Recommended passes for riding the Oykot
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.