Sunrise Express (Seto / Izumo)

JR West / JR Central
Japan
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The Journey

Navigate from Tokyo to Takamatsu / Izumoshi across a span of 800km. This is an overnight service.

Scenery Highlights
  • Sunrise views over Pacific
  • Seto Ohashi Bridge
  • Coastal views
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Distance

    800 km

  • Est. Price

    Moderate

Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

JR West / JR Central diesel-electric or electric locomotive

Locomotive Weight

Varies by locomotive type

Track Gauge

1,067mm (Narrow gauge)

Braking Technology

Air brakes (standard Japanese)

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Split operation at Okayama (14-car train divides for two destinations)

  • Overnight operation requires precise timing coordination

  • Navigates densely-used conventional lines alongside regular services

Train Formation

14 cars (Tokyo to Okayama), splits into 7-car sets

Max Speed

120 km/h

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Distance

    800 km

  • Est. Price

    Moderate