Sanriku Railway Kotatsu Train
The "Kotatsu Train" is a winter specialty of Sanriku Railway. The train seats are equipped with a kotatsu, a Japanese table over a kotatsu, so passengers can relax in comfort.The traditional "namomi" from the northern coastal areas will also make an appea
The “Kotatsu Train” is a sightseeing train operating exclusively on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during winter between Kuji Station (Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture) and Miyako Station (Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture).
Trains bound for Miyako Station are coupled with regular scheduled trains, while trains bound for Kuji Station run as standalone special trains.
It's a truly enjoyable train where you can warm up under a kotatsu while taking in the splendid winter views of the Sanriku coast from the windows and savoring delicious local flavors onboard.
Inside the “Kotatsu Train,” you can enjoy boxed lunches like the “Big Catch Boat Song Meal” and “Abalone Bento,” as well as sweets (reservation required).
Additionally, Sanriku Railway attendants will be on board to provide guidance, and it's said that somewhere along the route, a “Namomi” (a demon resembling Akita's Namahage) will make an appearance inside the train.
There is also a "Western-style Kotatsu Train". For details, please see the following website.
Image: "Sanriku Railway Co.
- Area
- Iwate
- Ninohe，Kuji
- Category
- Activities
General Information
- Address
- 岩手県Miyako City4 Sakae-machi
- Prices
- Fare for the section to be boarded + reserved seat fee 500 yen
Example: Kuji - Miyako one way 2,390 yen (1,890 yen for a train ticket + 500 yen for a reserved seat ticket) - Official Website
- Sanriku Railway Official Website
- SNS
- Word-of-mouth
- TripAdvisor
- Duration
- Depends on the time of the ride
- Notes
- *Please contact us if you are considering using the room for more than 8 people, as early registration may be possible.
Contact
- Contact
- Passenger Sales Department, Sanriku Railway Co.
Reception Hours: 9:00-17:30 - Telephone Number
- 0193-62-7000
- Fax Number
- 0193-71-1200
- E-mail address
- info@sanrikutetsudou.com
