Resort Shirakami (Buna / Aoike / Kumagera)

Resort Shirakami (Buna / Aoike / Kumagera)

In search of a superb view Take a trip on the Gono Line

Features

Breathtaking view from the train window

The Gono Line "Resort Shirakami" runs through the World Natural Heritage Shirakami Mountains and the scenic Sea of Japan.

Superb view and gourmet

You can use a mobile order service that allows you to reserve and pay for products from delicious shops along the line in advance and pick them up at the station platform on the day of boarding.

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

A trip that can only be enjoyed here

In addition to enjoying the spectacular views of the magnificent Shirakami Mountains and the Sea of Japan, in the train, we hold events where you can enjoy local performing arts along the line.

  • * Event details depend on the travel date and route.

Seats

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Car No.1, No.4

Observatory/event space

The observatory installed in cars 1 and 4 is an event space that creates an extraordinary space with crafts and symbol trees from Akita and Aomori prefectures such as beech and Akita woodwork.

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Car No.1, No.3, No.4

Ordinary car reserved seat

The gorgeous warm-colored seats are designed with the image of a summer festival in the Tohoku region.

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Car No.2

Box seats

Box seats with a bright image have a better view than before, creating a space with a more open feeling. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. It is also equipped with beechwood lighting, providing a sense of warmth and comfort.

Routes & Timetables

Resort Shirakami (Kuro/Aoike/Kumagera) route map
Trains Routes
Resort Shirakami (No.1, No.5) Akita - Aomori
Resort Shirakami (No.2, No.4) Aomori - Akita
Resort Shirakami (No.3) Akita - Hirosaki
Resort Shirakami (No.6) Hirosaki - Akita
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).

Resort Shirakami 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 Resort Shirakami

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.