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Sightseeing train JR West 西日本旅客鉄道

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Changes every season. October – December 2026: Shin-Yamaguchi – Iwakuni (Sanyo Line)

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SeatsAll seats reserved PBook before you board
RunsOctober – December 2026: one round trip on operating days (Shin-Yamaguchi – Iwakuni)
Price¥4,190from · 3 variants
TypeSightseeing train

How to book

  1. Book from 10:00 one month before on JR West e5489 (ticketless option available), at JR ticket offices nationwide or major travel agencies.
  2. Travel packages with hotel on tabiwa Travel go on sale before general sale; buy 31–32 days before departure.

Prices P

Adult, Shin-Yamaguchi – Iwakuni, Superior Green (car 1, 2 people), fare + charges per person¥6,390
Adult, Shin-Yamaguchi – Iwakuni, Superior Green used by 1 person¥9,890
Adult, Shin-Yamaguchi – Iwakuni, Green seat (cars 2–3), fare + charges¥4,190

One-way fare plus charges, standard season. The 4-seat Green box is for 3 or more people.

Where it runs

Passes valid on the lines it runs on 4 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. 2 of them are sold only to foreign visitors. Prices and rules change: check the official page before you buy.

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