On 14th March 2020 JR East started service of a new luxury sightseeing train “Saphir Odoriko” which will travel between Tokyo Area (Tokyo and Shinjuku stations) and the Izu Peninsular (to Izukyu Shimoda Station). the service will be operated by completely new E261 series trains, of which 2 are operation.
Accommodation is either Green Car (1st class) or Premium Green Car. Train also has cafeteria.
JR東日本 E261系「サフィール踊り子」
JR East E261series “Saphir Odoriko” Luxury Sightseeing Train
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