INSIDE Japanese FIRST CLASS Sleeper Train | $160 for a Luxurious Room?
00:00 | Start
00:55 | History of sleeper trains
01:19 | Features of sleeper trains in Japan
02:05 | Sunrise Express Japan
03:31 | Seven stars of Kyushu
05:11 | Twilight Express Mizukaze
06:31 | Train Suite Shiki-Shima
08:08 | Closing
All over the world, scenic rail tours have been revived as an
alternative to traditional sightseeing. Japan is no exception. A special
term has even been coined in the Japanese language to describe those
who are pleasantly obsessed with rail travel – densha otaku, which
means “train nerd.”
Anyone who experienced the Japanese trains has a story to tell. There
are hundreds of stories about the punctuality, the speed, the available
facilities or the cleanness of the Japanese trains. Nevertheless, what
makes the Japanese sleeper trains so different? Of course, there’s no
simple answer, But we will present you with some facts that may give
an over-all picture.
History of sleeper trains.
In 1960 railway system in Japan improved with the improvement in
Japanese economy. The first modern high-speed rail line opened in
1964 and many limited express trains and overnight trains started to
cross the nation. The popularity of sleeper trains increased many folds
in 1970s.
Features of sleeper trains in Japan.
Japanese overnight trains differ somewhat from western sleeper trains
in the accommodations offered. Some of the trains do not have
normal seating; many have carpeted areas separated by a partition.
Within your open, partitioned “room,” called nobi nobi seats, you will
find usually a window, a small table built into the wall, and some
bedding and blankets to recline on. Other trains offer shared or private
compartments with western style beds, and the luxury trains have the
option of reserving a suite.
Some famous Sleeper Trains in Japan.
Here are some famous Japanese sleeper trains which provides various
facilities to passengers.
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