Gastronomy Journey

The Cuisine of SHIKI-SHIMA
— An Experience to Remember

We endeavor to serve only "Memorable cuisine," the theme under which we prepare meals aboard SHIKI-SHIMA.
Our cuisine is a gastronomic journey unto itself—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover seasonal dishes unique to the regions you visit.
Only during a journey aboard SHIKI-SHIMA will you experience these culinary delights, crafted to highlight the very best the region has to offer.
These quiet moments of bliss are sure to linger as one of the many vibrant memories of your journey.

Masters of Cuisine

The Flavors of
SHIKI-SHIMA

—Brought to Life by Chefs Inspired by the Land and Sea

We've invited chefs from across Eastern Japan and Hokkaido to curate a special dining experience that is shaped by technique and expertise unique to the regions they call home.

Not simply food to be served, each dish is composed as an expression of the landscapes through which you travel, adding greater nuance to the experience.
The gifts of nature, the intention of the people of the regions we visit and the stories of the land come together on a single plate—one that is sure to become a lasting memory of your journey.

image: Executive chef of TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA Takuya Saito

Executive chef of TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA

Takuya Saito

We're incorporating fresh sensibilities as we carry on the tradition and passion exemplified since the beginning of TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA service to create new cuisine meticulously crafted from the abundant ingredients of eastern Japan.
We carefully select each ingredient with the utmost respect for the authenticity of the region to provide a refined fine dining experience.
We hope our cuisine will help you enjoy a luxurious moment in a comfortable atmosphere.

image: Executive chef of TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA Takuya Saito
  • image: Hakodate, Hokkaido　Japanese Restaurant Fumoto　Yuji Ogata

    Hakodate, Hokkaido　Japanese Restaurant Fumoto

    Yuji Ogata

    image: Hakodate, Hokkaido　Japanese Restaurant Fumoto　Yuji Ogata image: Cuisine
    The Japanese restaurant Fumoto, whose name alludes to the foot of mount Hakodate, housed in a building constructed in the early Showa period, is frequented by locals as a place to enjoy the tastes of Hakodate.
    TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA gives guests a breakfast of squid and salmon roe — seafood characteristic of Hakodate.
    The ingredients for the entire year's stock of Shoyu-zuke salmon roe (salmon roe pickled in soy sauce) are caught in the waters off Hakodate during October and November each year, when salmon roe is in season.
    When I was a kid, I ate squid sashimi, bought from the lady selling squid, every morning for breakfast.
    We've prepared various seasonal ingredients to please the refined palates of our discerning clientele.

    Official Web Site
  • image: Hokuto, Hokkaido　climat　Yuya Sekikawa

    Hokuto, Hokkaido　climat

    Yuya Sekikawa

    image: Hokuto, Hokkaido　climat　Yuya Sekikawa image: Cuisine
    The style of climat is to build up each plate one at a time, with advice and ingredients, such as vegetables, mutton, pork, beef, cheese and eggs, supplied by colleagues who are almost family.
    I'm excited to prepare meals that convey the climate and culture of southern Hokkaido.
    Passengers on TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA will think to themselves, “I’m really in Hakodate”.
    I’ve lived in Hakodate since I was born, and like it more than any other city I’ve visited. With the mountains and sea so near, it’s a place that makes you glad to be alive.
    My chief desire is that guests will come away with the same feeling.

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  • image: Sapporo, Hokkaido　Molière Café 'Come Rain or Come Shine'　Keiji Miyata

    Sapporo, Hokkaido　Molière Café "Come Rain or Come Shine"

    Keiji Miyata

    image: Sapporo, Hokkaido　Molière Café 'Come Rain or Come Shine'　Keiji Miyata image: Cuisine
    Opened as affiliated restaurant of Molière, French restaurant in Sapporo.
    A homely atmosphere, where guests are welcomed in the main by female staff members.
    An open kitchen in full view of all, offers so much “pleasure” to enjoy dining with “vision” in addition to a great “taste.”
    One of our greatest joys is serving dishes that one can always enjoy regardless of rain or shine, whether on a special day or not, and make them one of the greatest of memories on a TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA trip.

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  • image: Aomori, Aomori　ReLabo　Masanori Kawaguchi

    Aomori, Aomori　ReLabo

    Masanori Kawaguchi

    image: Aomori, Aomori　ReLabo　Masanori Kawaguchi image: Cuisine
    I grew up in Aomori, and have been intimately familiar with the Tsugaru area ever since I was a young child.
    I make use of the training I received and the experience I gained in Tokyo and France to craft French-style dishes that make the most of ingredients unique to the mountains and waters of Aomori.
    The sea in this area is blessed with whitefish and scallops, while Lake Jusanko provides clams and freshwater fish.
    The region also boasts a wide variety of medicinally effective wild vegetables and herbs such as garlic, as well as Kuraishi brand beef, a bountiful variety of apples, and many more Aomori delights.
    These are all used in the delicious menu for TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA.

    Official Web Site
  • image: Hirosaki, Aomori　OSTERIA ENOTECA DA SASINO　Michiaki Sasamori

    Hirosaki, Aomori　OSTERIA ENOTECA DA SASINO

    Michiaki Sasamori

    image: Hirosaki, Aomori　OSTERIA ENOTECA DA SASINO　Michiaki Sasamori image: Wine
    While I was training in Italy, I explored the incredible richness of country's region cuisine, visiting wineries and enjoying the hospitality of my friends.
    We wanted to capture that local flavor, so we make our wine, prosciutto and sausage from scratch, and even grow our own vegetables. We cultivate the grapes for our wine, and produce cider made with Hirosaki apples. I hope you'll enjoy our array of homemade food and drinks.

    Official Web Site
  • image: Hirosaki, Aomori　Waryouri Nakasan　Hayato Narita

    Hirosaki, Aomori　Waryouri Nakasan

    Hayato Narita

    image: Hirosaki, Aomori　Waryouri Nakasan　Hayato Narita image: Cuisine
    Originally founded as an open-kitchen restaurant called Suigeturo in 1786. Dine on cuisine made with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients paired with sake and cider from Aomori.
  • image: Morioka, Iwate　Ryotei KOMARYU

    Morioka, Iwate　Ryotei KOMARYU

     

    image: Morioka, Iwate　Ryotei KOMARYU image: Morioka, Iwate　Ryotei KOMARYU
    Start your day with an authentic culinary experience, featuring ingredients and tableware from Iwate.
  • image: Kitakami, Iwate　Tokiyo Jisetsu ONODERA　Shinya Onodera

    Kitakami, Iwate　Tokiyo Jisetsu ONODERA

    Shinya Onodera

    image: Kitakami, Iwate　Tokiyo Jisetsu ONODERA　Shinya Onodera image: Cuisine
    Tokiyo Jisetsu means "the seasons of time", and refers to the changes and experiences of each passing moment.
    Enjoy the cuisine of Iwate, based on Italian fare and made with delicious seasonal ingredients.

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  • image: Kitakami, Iwate　Wakana Kitakami　Katuhiro Hatakeyama

    Kitakami, Iwate　Wakana Kitakami

    Katuhiro Hatakeyama

    image: Kitakami, Iwate　Wakana Kitakami　Katuhiro Hatakeyama image: Cuisine
    Delight all your senses with dishes that pull every flavor from carefully selected Iwate ingredients, expressing seasonal beauty through cuisine prepared right before your eyes.
  • image: Ishinomaki, Miyagi　Sushimasa　Masahiro Abe

    Ishinomaki, Miyagi　Sushimasa

    Masahiro Abe

    image: Ishinomaki, Miyagi　Sushimasa　Masahiro Abe image: Cuisine
    One of Sushimasa’s locations is in Ishinomaki, a port town along the coast that looks out toward Kinkasan, Sanriku, and area that is known as one of the world’s three greatest fishing areas.
    On board the train, you’ll dine on a selection of sushi, including local varieties, provided by Sushimasa.
  • image: Shiogama, Miyagi　Chez Nous　Zenta Akama

    Shiogama, Miyagi　Chez Nous

    Zenta Akama

    image: Shiogama, Miyagi　Chez Nous　Zenta Akama image: Cuisine
    Borrowing its name for the French phrase meaning "our house", here, you'll enjoy a Shiogama French breakfast, featuring fresh seafood in an inviting atmosphere.
  • image: Shiogama, Miyagi　Shiogama Sushi Kaido　[Left]Sushi Shirahata　Kunitomo Shirahata / [Center]Kameki Sushi　Masahiro Hoshi / [Right]Sushitetsu　Taizo Shirahata

    Shiogama, Miyagi　Shiogama Sushi Kaido

    [Left]Sushi Shirahata　Kunitomo Shirahata
    [Center]Kameki Sushi　Masahiro Hoshi
    [Right]Sushitetsu　Taizo Shirahata

    image: Shiogama, Miyagi　Shiogama Sushi Kaido　[Left]Sushi Shirahata　Kunitomo Shirahata / [Center]Kameki Sushi　Masahiro Hoshi / [Right]Sushitetsu　Taizo Shirahata image: Cuisine
  • image: Tomi, Nagano　VILLA D’EST CAFE　Takaomi Murayama

    Tomi, Nagano　VILLA D’EST CAFE

    Takaomi Murayama

    image: Tomi, Nagano　VILLA D’EST CAFE　Takaomi Murayama image: Cuisine
    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.

    Official Web Site
  • image: Matsumoto, Nagano　Hikariya-Nishi　Masahiro Tanabe

    Matsumoto, Nagano　Hikariya-Nishi

    Masahiro Tanabe

    image: Matsumoto, Nagano　Hikariya-Nishi　Masahiro Tanabe image: Cuisine
    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 150 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.

    Official Web Site
  • image：Japanese Restaurant Karamatsu, Prince Hotel Karuizawa West

    Kitasaku District, Nagano　Japanese Restaurant Karamatsu, Prince Hotel Karuizawa West

     

    image：Japanese Restaurant Karamatsu, Prince Hotel Karuizawa West image：Japanese Restaurant Karamatsu, Prince Hotel Karuizawa West
    Enjoy a Japanese breakfast provided by Japanese Restaurant Karamatsu of Prince Hotel Karuizawa West, served in the winery's spacious restaurant, which boasts large windows overlooking the beautiful vineyards.
    Start your morning with a glass of komatsuna (mustard spinach) and apple juice. Spend the morning gazing over vineyards and gardens as you enjoy a beautifully presented assortment of delicacies complete with delicious Shinshu vegetables, Saku-grown Gorobei rice prepared in a traditional hagama (rice pot) and Shinshu miso.

    Official Web Site
  • image: Kai, Yamanashi　Campana　Hiroshi Hatada

    Kai, Yamanashi　Campana

    Hiroshi Hatada

    image: Kai, Yamanashi　Campana　Hiroshi Hatada image: Cuisine
    Breakfast is served in a luxurious space overlooking a beautiful English garden. Chef Hatada, who trained for many years in Italy, serves simple, wholesome Yamanashi-influenced Italian cuisine that features the flavor of the ingredients, with a focus on home-grown herbs.
  • image: Kofu, Yamanashi　Washoku AKAZAWA　Mundo Akazawa

    Kofu, Yamanashi　Washoku AKAZAWA

    Mundo Akazawa

    image: Kofu, Yamanashi　Washoku AKAZAWA　Mundo Akazawa image: Cuisine
    Washoku AKAZAWA, located in Kofu, Yamanashi, serves traditional kaiseki cuisine using ingredients from Yamanashi as well as seasonal ingredients from across the nation. Enjoy unique and ever-evolving Akazawa Shunmi (seasonal) flavors, crafted by honoring fundamentals while occasionally veering into the unconventional.
  • image: Kofu, Yamanashi　Kassen Oka　Masaya Oka

    Kofu, Yamanashi　Kassen Oka

    Masaya Oka

    image: Kofu, Yamanashi　Kassen Oka　Masaya Oka image: Cuisine
    It’s been over 30 years since I first encountered the fateful words contained in “Bimikyushin”, Japan’s first essay on cuisine, which taught me the direct pursuit of genuine flavor. I’m proud to continue this tradition aboard TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA. . . .
    Harnessing local Yamanashi ingredients and a long tradition of Japanese culinary skill and craft, we will make every effort to bring a smile to your face. It’s my hope that the lunch you have as your journey draws to a close will be one to remember.
  • image: Koshu, Yamanashi　FRENCH DINING RYU　Ryuichi Hirose

    Koshu, Yamanashi　FRENCH DINING RYU

    Ryuichi Hirose

    image: Koshu, Yamanashi　FRENCH DINING RYU　Ryuichi Hirose image: Cuisine
    FRENCH DINING RYU is located in the renovated former home of the mayor. Enjoy French fare at table seating in the tatami mat room as you take in beautiful seasonal views of the karesansui (traditional rock garden).
    The restaurant’s guiding concept is a marriage of Western cuisine and Japanese aesthetics, for mild, yet classic flavors that showcase the bounty of Koshu. Relax and enjoy a special morning as only TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA can provide, savoring cuisine made with French technique that somehow highlights its Japanese essence.

    Official Web Site
  • image: Taito-Ku, Tokyo　BAIYAN Chinese Restaurant　Katsuya Shiraiwa

    Taito-Ku, Tokyo　BAIYAN Chinese Restaurant

    Katsuya Shiraiwa

    image: Taito-Ku, Tokyo　BAIYAN Chinese Restaurant　Katsuya Shiraiwa image: Cuisine
    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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  • image: Chuo-ku, Tokyo　MUTSUKARI　Yoshihisa Akiyama

    Chuo-ku, Tokyo　MUTSUKARI

    Yoshihisa Akiyama

    image: Chuo-ku, Tokyo　MUTSUKARI　Yoshihisa Akiyama image: Cuisine
    MUTSUKARI has offered Japanese fare that is the perfect combination of traditional techniques and modern embellishments in Ginza, Tokyo for over 20 years. The foundation of this is a dedication to getting to the essence of ingredients without any unnecessary, showy display.
    For TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA, we offer cuisine focused on MUTSUKARI’s famous vegetable nikogori (natural jelly broth) and other dishes made with seasonal vegetables. We hope you’ll enjoy many thrilling new Japanese culinary experiences as you take in the incredible scenery. Gaze out over sweeping views of the incredible landscapes of Japan from the train window.

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  • image: Minato-ku, Tokyo　itsuka　Ryosuke Tamura

    Minato-ku, Tokyo　itsuka

    Ryosuke Tamura

    image: Minato-ku, Tokyo　itsuka　Ryosuke Tamura image: Cuisine
    itsuka honors the ingredients, the people, and the resulting cuisine by fusing time-honored Chinese recipes and culture with Japanese sensibilities and terroir, showcasing seasonal ingredients and flavors in every dish.
  • image: Taito-Ku, Tokyo　Bentenyama Miyako Sushi　Tadashi Uchida

    Taito-Ku, Tokyo　Bentenyama Miyako Sushi

    Tadashi Uchida

    image: Taito-Ku, Tokyo　Bentenyama Miyako Sushi　Tadashi Uchida image: Cuisine
    Founded in 1866, you'll savor the perfect balance of vinegared rice, neta (toppings), fresh wasabi and soy sauce, prepared with traditional techniques, such as nikiri, tsume, zuke, sujime and kombujime, preserved over the course of the restaurant's long history.
* Kindly note that details and offerings are subject to change.
* All images are provided for illustrative purposes only.
* Information provided is accurate as of March 2026.

Vibrant Memories of the Journey

We hope the cuisine aboard SHIKI-SHIMA will inspire you to visit the source of these culinary delights once more.
Just as SHIKI-SHIMA travels onward, our cuisine continues to evolve with the seasons.
We look forward to serving you in the dining car, where the region, its people and the cuisine resonate in exquisite harmony.
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