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
| 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 |
Tickets & Reservations
To board the train, you will need a seat ticket as well as a basic fare ticket (or pass).
SATONO 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.-
JR EAST PASS
(Tohoku area)
※5 days- Price
- Adult (12 years and older): ¥30,000
- Child (6 to 11 years old) : ¥15,000
- Validity Period
- 5 days
- Area of use
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JR EAST PASS
(Tohoku area)
※10 days- Price
- Adult (12 years and older): ¥48,000
- Child (6 to 11 years old) : ¥24,000
- Validity Period
- 10 days
- Area of use
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JR East-South
Hokkaido Rail Pass- Price
- Adult (12 years and older): ¥35,370
- Child (6 to 11 years old) : ¥17,680
- Validity Period
- 6 days
- Area of use
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JR Tohoku-South
Hokkaido Rail Pass- Price
- Adult (12 years and older): ¥30,640
- Child (6-11 years old): ¥15,320
- Validity Period
- 6 days
- Area of use
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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 SATONO
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.
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JR EAST PASS
(Tohoku area)
※5 days- Price
- Adult (12 years and older): ¥30,000
- Child (6 to 11 years old) : ¥15,000
- Validity Period
- 5 days
- Area of use
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JR EAST PASS
(Tohoku area)
※10 days- Price
- Adult (12 years and older): ¥48,000
- Child (6 to 11 years old) : ¥24,000
- Validity Period
- 10 days
- Area of use
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JR East-South
Hokkaido Rail Pass- Price
- Adult (12 years and older): ¥35,370
- Child (6 to 11 years old) : ¥17,680
- Validity Period
- 6 days
- Area of use
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JR Tohoku-South
Hokkaido Rail Pass- Price
- Adult (12 years and older): ¥30,640
- Child (6-11 years old): ¥15,320
- Validity Period
- 6 days
- Area of use
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