[FY2025]
2-Day/1-Night Trip (Nagano),

Lunch Onboard the trainLunch prepared by Katsuya Shiraiwa of BAIYAN Chinese Restaurant

• A chef trained in Hong Kong and Beijing serves Chinese fare that is a feast for your taste buds and your eyes. Enjoy a painstakingly crafted selection of beautiful dishes made from fresh ingredients.
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• Located near the station of departure, Ueno Station, every seat in the restaurant boasts a view of the open kitchen. Bright flames spark before your eyes as chefs prepare your meal and deliver entertainment that is a feast of sights, sounds and smells unique to Chinese cuisine.
  Even on board, Japan’s plentiful ingredients and skills honed in China are harnessed to craft delicacies such as our house specialty "Ringoame" and other dishes that feel classic and homemade, yet authentically Chinese—we hope they mark the beginning of a pleasant journey!
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Niigata Prefecture was a port of call for people traveling on Kitamaebune ships from the late Edo Era to mid-Meiji Era, eventually developing into a thriving port city.
This spurred a culture of omotenashi (hospitality), ranging from luxury restaurants to geisha, that brought in visitors and made merchants their fortunes.
On this trip, we will visit the villa of the Saito family, who were said to be one of the three major financial powers of the Niigata area.

SightseeingThe Niigata Saito Villa

• We’ll guide you through the Niigata Saito Villa, which was built by the Saito family in 1918. Here, you’ll experience a sense of prosperity that lingers to this day in the incredible craftsmanship of the estate and its beautiful gardens.
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DinnerOnboard the trainDinner prepared by TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA executive chef Eiji Ikeuchi

• Enjoy a special full-course French dinner prepared by TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA executive chef Eiji Ikeuchi that brings out the incredible flavors of the ingredients of Eastern Japan.
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• Continuing TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA's history of passion for cuisine that started when the trains first began operating, we have meticulously crafted an incredible menu from ingredients found across Eastern Japan, including those from my home prefecture of Ibaraki.
  Through our cuisine, we strive to convey the heart of those who produced these fine ingredients by evoking the charming scenery you gaze out on from the train windows.
  We hope your dining experience will make your trip that much more memorable.
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Cocktail Hour

Enjoy a drink at Lounge Komorebi in Car 5.
Relax with a drink while watching the evening scenery from the train window. Lounge Komorebi (Car 5) can be utilized at any time of day, except for when Car 5 is being used to serve meals. Lounge Komorebi is closed from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM for cleaning and disinfecting.

The area around Obasute Station looks out over Zenkoji Daira (Nagano Basin), which was once known as one of “Japan’s three greatest views from a train”, along with Mt. Yatake from the old Hisatsu Line and Karikachi Pass from the former Nemuro Line. This is an early morning stop on the trip. Spend the morning relaxing as you enjoy the view from windows in the lounge, or head down to the platform to take in the scenery.

The area around Chikuma River, once covered in mulberry fields, boasts a sunny climate and well-drained soil. This makes it perfect for viticulture, so wineries starting popping up in the area one after another in recent years. Sometimes working together, and sometimes pitted against each other in friendly rivalry, the wineries have turned the area now known as the “Chikumagawa Wine Valley” into a place filled with passion and individuality.

BreakfastOutside the trainBreakfast prepared by Takaomi Murayama of VILLA D’EST CAFE, Tomi City

• Enjoy a seasonal menu that highlights the flavors of garden herbs and vegetables from local farms. From the large windows, take in a spectacular view of the vineyards below. On clear days, you’ll even be able to see as far as the “Northern Alps” (Hida Mountains).
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• We have specially crafted a breakfast menu unique to the area, simply prepared using locally-grown and home-grown fresh vegetables and herbs, as well as high-quality local cheeses, bread and charcuterie.
  Everything is made from scratch, from seasonal Shinshu fruit jam, to granola made from Tomi City’s specialty, Shinano walnuts.
  Enjoy your time on the plateau, taking in views of the early summer vineyards over a glass of wine.
  
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SightseeingVILLA D'EST GARDENFARM AND WINERY

• Essayist and painter Toyoo Tamamura came to this area and opened VILLA D'EST GARDENFARM AND WINERY in 2003. Its concept and the way of life it represents sparked the beginnings of what became the Chikumagawa Wine Valley.
  Take in gorgeous views of the vineyards nestled in natural splendor.
  
  
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LunchOnboard the trainLunch prepared by Masahiro Tanabe of Hikariya-Nishi, Matsumoto City

• Hikariya-Nishi carries on the Matsumoto cultural tradition from a restaurant that is a renovated warehouse once owned by a merchant over 140 years ago during the Meiji Era. The dishes served here combine the natural sweetness of delicious vegetables from neighboring farms in Shinshu with new ideas that add an entirely unique flair.
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• Located at the foot of national treasure Matsumoto Castle, Hikariya-Nishi is a restaurant housed in the renovated Hikaruya warehouse, which was built by a prestigious merchant in 1886. Loved by both locals and tourists alike, the building is registered as a national “tangible cultural property” and the area is home to a wealth of arts, history and culture.
  The bountiful climate of Matsumoto results in an abundance of local agriculture from Azumino and the surrounding areas. Chef Tanabe maintains close relationships with more than 250 local farms. Carefully-cultivated ingredients are creatively combined in subtle, magical ways. Experience a small piece of Matsumoto technique at the end of your incredible journey aboard TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA.
  
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