Night trains in Japan

  • Published on : 06/11/2017
  • by : J.L.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Youtube

miles of sleep

There is only one night train left in Japan: the Sunrise Express, connecting Tokyo to Takamatsu and Izumoshi. All historic night train connections have been scrapped in favor of the Shinkansen bullet train. However, the popularity of "Cruise Train" is giving a second wind to this ancient means of transport!

Intérieur d'une cabine du train de nuit Sunrise Express, gare d'Okayama.

Interior of a Sunrise Express night train cabin, Okayama Station.

Masakazu Matsumoto

Latest Articles

Fukuoka Airport International Terminal at night with Fukuoka City in the background

Everything to know about Fukuoka Airport

Fukuoka Airport is the third busiest airport in Japan and the busiest on the island of Kyushu. It serves as a depot for travel to other parts of Japan as well as many parts of Asia!

Where to see the work of Kengo Kuma in Japan

Discover the achievements of Kengo Kuma, one of the major contemporary artists in Japan.

The most beautiful summer flowers to see in Japan

While Japan is best known for its cherry blossoms in spring, the summer season offers many other flower spectacles not to be missed!