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
Sanriku Railway will operate a "Kotatsu Train" from mid-December 2023.The "Kotatsu Train" runs between Kuji Station (Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture) and Miyako Station (Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture). The Miyako Station-bound train is connected to a regular train, while the Kuji Station-bound train runs as a stand-alone special train.This is a very enjoyable train where you can warm up with a kotatsu and enjoy the wonderful view of Sanriku in winter from the train window and delicious food inside the train.
Inside the Kotatsu Train, visitors can enjoy boxed lunches such as "Tairyo Funauta Gozen" (3,200 yen) and "Abalone Lunchbox" (1,850 yen), as well as sweets (reservations required).In addition, Sanriku Railway attendants will be on board to provide information, and "Namomi" (a demon similar to Akita's Namahage) will appear in the train at some point.
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 300 yen
Example: Kuji - Miyako one way 2,190 yen (1,890 yen for a train ticket + 300 yen for a reserved seat ticket) - Opening Times
- 2024 January 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
February 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24
Departure from Kuji Station at 12:07 p.m. - Arrival at Miyako Station at 1:50 p.m.
Miyako Station 14:42 - Kuji Station 16:40 - Closures
- Outside the implementation period (Implementation period: 2023.12.16 - 2024.3.24)
- 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