This time I boarded the [West Express Ginga] from Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka Prefecture to Izumo City Station in Shimane Prefecture.
The West Express Galaxy is a night train that began service in 2020, and operates with a six-car train formation. West Express Ginga” has “Premium Room” of green private room, “First Seat” of green car, “Family Cabin” of compartment, “Couchette” of regular car, and “Reclining Seat”. In addition, there are free spaces in Cars 3, 4, and 6 that can be used by any passenger, and in Car 1, there is a free space that can only be used by passengers using the Green Car.
As of December 2022, it is not possible to take the West Express Galaxy train if you apply for it through a travel agency.
Since we were on a tour, we were welcomed by local people selling local products at the stops along the way. The tour also included a boxed lunch featuring local products from the area, which made for a very enjoyable trip.
I hope you enjoy this exciting trip on the West Express Ginga!
Ride time⏰: 11 hours and 14 minutes
Fare💰:34,000 ($252)
Segment🛣:Shin-Osaka Station – Izumo City Station
Grade of service:First seat
Remarks
The travel agency provided a boxed lunch for both dinner and breakfast this time.
The first seat is for two people and can be used by one person.
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Chapter List
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Route Introduction
02:16 Boarding the Ginga
02:53 First Seat Introduction
04:02 Evening Lunch
05:24 Tasting Station Soba
06:22 Assemble sleeping space
07:31 Free space
09:32 Tomato juice
11:01 Breakfast
13:03 Getting off the train