Step aboard the Train Suite Shiki-Shima, JR East’s luxurious "cruise train" where every detail is crafted to reflect the essence of seasonal Japan. With just 34 guests aboard a ten-car hybrid diesel-electric train, it offers unparalleled intimacy and exclusivity. At its core lies Dining SHIKI-SHIMA, serving exquisite regional dishes from eastern Japan against a tranquil, moving landscape. Lounge Komorebi invites relaxation amidst artful forest-inspired surroundings and a convivial bar atmosphere. Observation cars at both ends—the View Terrace Kizashi and Ibuki—present sweeping panoramic views framed by oversized windows. In select suites, the touch of traditional Japan meets modern opulence with cypress bathtubs and tatami-mat finishes. The result is more than a journey—it’s an immersive retreat into elegance, craftsmanship, and the soul of Japan.

The Train Suite Shiki-Shima offers an exclusive experience with just 17 suites across ten cars, accommodating only 34 guests for extraordinary intimacy. Most are standard suites, artfully appointed with traditional lacquer panels, hand-crafted furniture, private showers, and toilets, plus plush sofa-beds and artisan-made futons. The Deluxe Suites and the pinnacle Shiki-Shima Suite—a two-story maisonette—feature cypress bathtubs and elevated living spaces inspired by traditional tatami and kotatsu elements. Elegant craftsmanship permeates each suite, from lacquered surfaces and regional woods to subtle design touches that evoke Japan’s seasonal beauty. With attention to detail and exclusivity, every suite is a sanctuary of comfort and cultural artistry.

Onboard, Dining SHIKI-SHIMA delivers culinary excellence, serving meticulously crafted multi-course meals using seasonal ingredients sourced directly from Hokkaido and eastern Japan. Esteemed regional chefs, alongside Executive Chef Ikeuchi, bring local cultural traditions and flavors to the table, all under the gentle glow of a bespoke chandelier and offering ever-changing scenic views from the windows. The elegant Lounge Komorebi (Car 5), inspired by forest motifs, surrounds guests with traditional crafts and artwork and offers a warm, forest-like ambiance complete with a cozy fireplace and live piano music. Here, passengers can relax with a signature cocktail or light meal any time of day (except from midnight to 5 a.m., when the lounge is closed for cleaning), making it an ideal social space to unwind and enjoy panoramic landscapes that drift by.