Shimakaze Premium Express Luxury Train

If you wish to experience riding a luxury train in Japan, the Kintetsu Shimakaze Premium Express runs once daily from both Nagoya Kintetsu Station and Osaka Namba Station.

The Shimakaze went into operation in March 2013 and the luxury train service has leather reclining seats with a massage function, luggage lockers, a cafe and party rooms. The service at your seat includes coffee, snacks and craft beer.

Stops

The Shimakaze calls at Ise, Uji Yamada, Toba and Ugata from both Nagoya and Osaka. From Nagoya the Shimakaze also stops at Yokkaichi in Mie. From Namba there are stops at Uehommachi, Tsuruhashi and Yamatoyagi. Foreign visitors can use their Kintetsu Rail Pass or Kintetsu Rail Pass Wide on the train. 

Japan's Luxury Trains

This luxury service is one of Japan's several luxury trains. Others include the Twilight Express Mizukaze (トワイライトエクスプレス 瑞風), the Train Suite Shiki Shima (四季島), the Seven Stars (ななつ星in九州) and the Sunrise Izumo (サンライズ出雲) from Tokyo Station to Izumo.