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Sightseeing train JR West 西日本旅客鉄道

Belles Montagnes et Mer (Berumonta) ベル・モンターニュ・エ・メール(べるもんた)

Saturdays: Takaoka / Shin-Takaoka – Johana (Johana Line); Sundays: Tonami / Shin-Takaoka / Takaoka – Himi (Himi Line)

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SeatsAll seats reserved PBook before you board
RunsSaturdays on the Johana Line, Sundays on the Himi Line; calendar through February 2027
Price¥260from · 2 variants
TypeSightseeing train

How to book

  1. Buy a seat reservation plus a fare ticket before boarding, from 10:00 one month before, on JR West e5489, at JR ticket offices nationwide or major travel agencies.

Prices P

Seat reservation fee, adult (fare extra)¥530
Seat reservation fee, child (fare extra)¥260

Where it runs

Passes valid on the lines it runs on 5 P

Day passes, regional passes and special tickets that include the lines it runs on, cheapest first. A pass covers the fare; seat, express or meal charges are often extra. 3 of them are sold only to foreign visitors. Prices and rules change: check the official page before you buy.

Foreign visitors only 4 days · Unlimited rides

Hokuriku Area Pass

Hokuriku Area Pass · JR West

¥7,000 Adult, 4 days · ¥3,500 Child (6–11), 4 days ¥1,750/day

4 consecutive days, from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day. Child = 6–11 years old when bought; up to two children aged 1–5 travel free with each pass holder (without own seat).

Anyone can buy Until 16 Oct 20263 days · Unlimited rides

Autumn Unlimited Ride Pass (Aki no Norihōdai Pass)

秋の乗り放題パス · JR Group

¥7,850 Adult · ¥3,920 Child (6–11) ¥2,617/day

3 consecutive days from the start date chosen when buying.

Anyone can buy On sale from 27 Nov 20263 days · Unlimited rides

Seishun 18 Kippu

青春18きっぷ · JR Group (sold by all six JR companies)

¥10,000 3-day ticket (any age, one person) · ¥12,050 5-day ticket (any age, one person) ¥3,333/day

3 or 5 consecutive days from the start date chosen when buying; only one person per ticket. Valid until the last train on the last day.

Foreign visitors only 7 days · Unlimited rides

JR-WEST All Area Pass

JR-WEST All Area Pass · JR West

¥26,000 Adult, 7 days · ¥13,000 Child (6–11), 7 days ¥3,714/day

7 consecutive days, from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day. Child = 6–11 years old when bought; up to two children aged 1–5 travel free with each pass holder (without own seat).

Foreign visitors only 7 days · Unlimited rides

Japan Rail Pass

ジャパン・レール・パス · JR Group (JR Hokkaido, JR East, JR Central, JR West, JR Shikoku, JR Kyushu)

¥50,000 Ordinary, 7 days, adult (official web sales) · ¥25,000 Ordinary, 7 days, child 6–11 (official web sales) · ¥80,000 Ordinary, 14 days, adult (official web sales) · +21 more ¥7,143/day

7, 14 or 21 consecutive days from the start date you choose. Child = 6 to 11 years old at the time of use.

Sources and quotes checked 2026-10-09