SATONO

SATONO

Relaxing train rides filled with the warmth of a hometown

Features

A view of the countryside as you gaze out the window.

Enjoy rich scenery and a warmth akin to a hometown on trains going through southern Tohoku.

Experience the rich culture, people, and food of the Tohoku region.

At SATONO, we sell traditional dishes, local cuisine, and local sake from each line. Please enjoy the food along the line while taking in the scenery.

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

Seats

Car No. 1

Green Car: 25 seats

The train is equipped with box seats and tables for enjoying meals on board.
Enjoy local specialties and traditional cuisine from southern Tohoku in a bento box that you can order through UketripOpens in a new window.

Car No. 2

Reclining seats: 34 seats

Enjoying gazing out at the beautiful scenery of southern Tohoku from the large windows.
See different views depending on the route.

Routes & Timetables

Satono train routes
Trains Routes
Irodori SATONO (Outbound) Sendai - Yamagata
(Inbound) Yamagata - Sendai
Aizu SATONO (Outbound) Kōriyama - Kitakata
(Inbound) Kitakata - Kōriyama
Date SATONO (Outbound) Sendai - Onagawa
(Inbound) Onagawa - Sendai
Timetables & Calendar
(English Only)

Tickets & Reservations

Both a basic fare ticket (or pass) and a reserved seat ticket are required to board.

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

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 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.

JR EAST PASS icon

Recommended passes for riding the SATONO

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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