Koshino Shu*Kura
The train with the concept of sake, as Niigata Prefecture is the king of locally brewed sakes
Features
Niigata, the King of locally brewed sakes
Inside the train, a sake tasting corner has been set up, where passengers can enjoy five different brands of carefully selected famous sake from Niigata Prefecture. (For a fee)
Also, local sake will be served to passengers. (Free tasting)
Original Sake and food menu
View Travel Packages created especially for the Koshino Shu*Kura and featuring specialty Niigata sake and food are also available.
Seats
Car No.1
Raku Raku box seats
Sit with family members and friends around a table, enjoying sake and a meal.
- *This is a special car for travel packages. To purchase, please use the advance reservation service "Joyful Trains Reservation SiteOpens in a new window" (Japanese only).
Car No.1
Observation pair seats
Enjoy your trip with a view of the flowing scenery.
- *This is a special car for travel packages. To purchase, please use the advance reservation service "Joyful Trains Reservation SiteOpens in a new window" (Japanese only).
Car No.2
Event venue
The Kuramori is a service counter with plenty of local sake, snacks and other fine products available.
A commemorative stamp is also available on Car no. 2 to commemorate your ride.
Please use it as a reminder of your trip.
Car No.3
Reclining seats
With a large seating area, these seats are perfect for relaxing.
Car No.3
Open area
Open space (sofa seats for 8 passengers) is available for passengers to relax freely.
Routes & Timetables
| Trains | Routes |
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| Koshino Shu*Kura (Outbound) | Jōetsumyōkō - Tōkamachi |
| Koshino Shu*Kura (Inbound) | Tokyo - Jōetsumyōkō |
| Yuzawa Shu*Kura (Outbound) | Jōetsumyōkō - Echigo-Yuzawa |
| Yuzawa Shu*Kura (Inbound) | Echigo-Yuzawa - Jōetsumyōkō |
| Ryuto Shu*Kura (Outbound) | Jōetsumyōkō - Niigata |
| Ryuto Shu*Kura (Inbound) | Niigata - Jōetsumyōkō |
Tickets & Reservations
How to purchase Travel Packages (Car no. 1)
Meals and other services are available in the travel packages (Car no. 1).
To purchase, please use the advance reservation service "Joyful Trains Reservation Site" (Japanese only).
- *We do not handle at JR Ticket Offices (Midori-no-madoguchi)
- *Some boarding dates listed in the service calendar may not have travel packages set, or may not be available for reservation on the Joyful Trains Reservation Site because they are sold by another travel agency.
To board the train, you will need a seat ticket as well as a basic fare ticket (or pass). (Car no. 3)
To use Car No.3, you will need seat ticket in addition to your boarding 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 Koshino Shu*Kura
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.
