Apart from JR East's regular services, we offer a number of exclusive experiences designed to allow passengers to discover Japan in new ways. Each experience offers meticulous and considered experiences to make your trip the best it can be.
Here are three of the most luxurious experiences JR East has to offer:
SAPHIR ODORIKO
JR East's SAPHIR ODORIKO takes travellers to one of Japan's leading tourist destinations – Izu. The peninsula sits 100 km to the southwest of Tokyo and is known for its beautiful blue sea and white sandy beaches.“Saphir” is French for Sapphire, and the name represents the luxury and elegance of this trip along with the imagery of the beautiful blue sea and sky of Izu.
Travellers can take in the beauty of the ocean in any of the cars with the train travelling right alongside the water for parts of the trip. JR East's first-class cars are known as Green Cars but on the SAPHIR ODORIKO - every car is a Green Car. Passengers can enjoy the spacious and comfortable seats in the regular cars, more private and peaceful seats in the Premium Green Cars or can book private rooms for groups of up to 6 people
SAPHIR ODORIKO has skylights and large windows in every car, putting you right in the middle of the scenery passing by.
The train also features a cafeteria car serving up meals and drinks fitting of luxury travel. Patrons can dine at tables or at the bar-style seats, facing the ocean. If you are travelling in a private room, meals and drinks will be delivered to your room.
SAPHIR ODORIKO InformationPrices vary depending on the route and category of car. For example, a one-way trip in the Premium Green Car from Tokyo Station to the last stop, Izukyu-Shimoda Station, costs 12,130 yen. This information is as of October 2022.
How to book the Premium Green (Car No. 1) or the Green Cars (Cars No. 5-8): Reservations are available at Ticket Reservation Offices at JR stations and on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website from 10:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time one month prior to the departure of your train from its first station (the same day of the previous month).
How to book the Green Car private compartment (Cars No. 2-3):
On sale at Ticket Reservation Offices at JR stations and reserved seat ticket machines from 10:00 a.m. one month prior to the departure of your train from its first station (the same day of the previous month) (not available online).
For more information, please visit the website.
SAPHIR ODORIKO website: https://www.jreast.co.jp/saphir/en/
JR-EAST Train Reservation website: https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index
Shinkansen Gran Class
For those looking to travel in style on JR East's Shinkansen - Gran Class might be for you. JR East Shinkansen has "Reserved Seats" (economy class) and "Green Car" (first class), but the Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen, which features E5 and E7 Series trains, also have "Gran Class", the most premium space available.Gran Class offers a sophisticated and high quality interior space and experience for passengers. The spacious reclining seats are made from genuine leather and wool and are ergonomic, making longer trips extra comfortable for passengers.
Gran Class cars only have 18 seats per car with six rows of three seats, allowing for plenty of room for each passenger.
Onboard, a dedicated Gran Class Attendant will assist passengers with refreshments (light meals) and beverages to make their train journey more comfortable.
In addition, in-car amenities such as slippers and a blanket, will be offered.
Refreshments will be available from October 1, 2022 in two varieties, Western and Japanese, according to customers' preferences. We are also working to reduce the number of items discarded by reviewing our serving methods from the perspective of our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Shinkansen Gran Class InformationGran Class service is offered on Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen (Series E5 and H5), Hokuriku Shinkansen (Series E7 and W7), and Joetsu Shinkansen (Series E7). Please note, refreshments may not be available in certain Gran Class cars.
Prices vary depending on the section of your travel. For example, a one-way trip in Gran Class (with beverages and snacks) from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station, costs 20,310 yen. This information is current as of October 2022.
How to book: Designated tickets will be available at Ticket Reservation Offices at JR stations and on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website from 10:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time, one month prior to the departure of your train from its first station (the same day of the previous month).
Website: https://www.jreast.co.jp/granclass/en/
JR-EAST Train Reservation: https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index
TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA
TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA embodies JR East's concept of luxury with a meticulous attention to detail and service like no other.The train, which celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2022, is JR East's supreme luxury experience and offers a series of different itineraries, each designed to take passengers deep into Japan's nature, history and culture. Different itineraries take passengers to different regions in eastern Japan and southern Hokkaido and are designed to work in concert with the seasons.
Dubbed a “cruise train”, TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA offers the ultimate in hospitality with a luxury dining experience in its Dining Shiki-shima car, featuring dishes made from seasonal ingredients from various places along the way.
Passengers can also relax with a cocktail in Lounge Komorebi in front of the fireplace and the piano. The sophisticated lounge features design elements reminiscent of trees with branches stretching up to the ceiling.
If you just want to watch the world pass by, head up to the observatory car at the front and rear of the train - the View Terrace Kizashi / Ibuki cars. Here passengers are surrounded by windows. The design allows passengers to enjoy the view whether they are standing or sitting.
All passengers have their own private suites from the beautiful and intimate suites in the Suite Room to the elegance of the Deluxe Suite Room and Shiki-shima Suite Room. The Deluxe Suite Room features high ceilings, its own fireplace and cypress bath, while the Shiki-shima Suite is a two-storey suite featuring a Japanese tatami room on the top floor and its own cypress bath.
TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA InformationPrices range from JPY 370,000 to JPY 1,000,000 per person for a twin room for a 1 night 2 days trip. This information is current as of October 2022.
How to book: Please apply through our website. Due to the limited number of suites available, a lottery will be held if there are too many applications. https://www.jreast.co.jp/shiki-shima/en/application.html
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