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Is the Sunrise Express Worth It? A 2026 Review of Japan's Last Sleeper Train
The Sunrise Express coming into Tokyo Station. Japan's last overnight sleeper train departs Tokyo Station every night just before 10 PM. Fourteen cars roll out as one train, cutting through the dark along the Tōkaidō corridor before splitting at Okayama the next morning -- seven cars head south across the Seto Ōhashi Bridge to Takamatsu on Shikoku, and seven turn north through the mountains toward Izumo-shi in Shimane Prefecture. The Sunrise Express, made up of the Sunrise
Albert Yasuda
Mar 218 min read


Sunrise Express Tickets - Your Preferred Back-End For Securing Japan's Most Coveted Sleeper Train Tickets
For luxury travel agencies and bespoke tour operators, Japan offers an endless array of high-end experiences. Yet, one of the most sought-after journeys remains the most elusive: the Sunrise Seto/Izumo, Japan’s last remaining regularly scheduled overnight sleeper train. At Sunrise Express Tickets, we understand that for your clients, this journey isn't just a commute - it is a lifelong dream. We also know that for an agency, the logistics of securing these tickets can be a re
Albert Yasuda
Feb 13 min read


Notice: Sunrise Express Schedule Change Effective March 14, 2026 — Earlier Departure from Tokyo
Important update for all Sunrise Express travelers: Beginning March 14th, 2026, the Sunrise Izumo and Sunrise Seto overnight trains will operate on a new timetable, with the Tokyo departure time shifting 24 minutes earlier than the current schedule. This schedule adjustment is being implemented by JR to increase the available maintenance window for nighttime rail work, helping improve long-term safety, reliability, and network efficiency. While the change is relatively small,
Albert Yasuda
Dec 12, 20252 min read


如何預訂日出特快列車車票:完整步驟指南(Sunrise 瀨戶號 & Sunrise 出雲號)
乘坐日出特快列車是欣賞日本美麗風景並享受臥鋪列車舒適體驗的最佳方式之一。無論是搭乘 Sunrise 瀨戶號前往四國,還是乘坐 Sunrise 出雲號前往出雲市,這段旅程本身就是冒險的一部分。然而,這班人氣極高的夜行列車車票並不容易預訂,尤其是在網上。本文將為您詳細介紹如何透過 Sunrise Express Tickets 這一便捷服務輕鬆預訂車票,幫助您順利搭乘日本極具代表性的夜行列車。 清晨的日出特快列車,正朝東京方向駛去。 第一步:了解日出特快列車 日出特快列車(Sunrise Express)是日本目前僅存的定期運行夜行臥鋪列車,由兩條路線組成: Sunrise 瀨戶號 :連接東京與四國島的高松市。 Sunrise 出雲號 :從東京出發,前往島根縣的出雲市。 這兩列列車從東京出發後會併結運行至岡山站,在那裡再分離,分別前往各自的終點站。列車提供多種住宿選擇,從共享的「躺席車廂」到私人包廂一應俱全,是日本最舒適、最具觀光魅力的夜行列車之一。 (大瀨戶橋,日出瀨戶號清晨經過的橋樑。您可以在休息區享用早餐時,欣賞到瀨戶內海眾多島嶼的壯麗景色。)
Albert Yasuda
Nov 6, 20254 min read
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