Twilight Express Mizukaze

JR West
Japan
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The Journey

Navigate from Kyoto / Osaka to Shimonoseki across a span of 600km. This is an overnight service.

Scenery Highlights
  • Seto Inland Sea
  • Sea of Japan
  • Kyoto heritage
  • Matsue Castle area
  • Izumo Grand Shrine area
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    5 hours

  • Distance

    600 km

  • Est. Price

    Extreme Luxury

Classes & Accommodations

Meals: All-inclusive (Haute cuisine)

Ensuite: Yes

Meals: All-inclusive (Haute cuisine)

Ensuite: Yes

Engine / Locomotive

JR West diesel-electric locomotive

Locomotive Weight

Varies by locomotive type

Track Gauge

1,067mm (Narrow gauge)

Braking Technology

Air brakes (standard Japanese)

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Art Deco custom-built carriages with open observation balconies

  • All-inclusive luxury conversion requiring custom interior engineering

  • Operates on conventional lines with precise timing for excursion stops

Max Speed

110 km/h

Train Length

7 carriages

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    5 hours

  • Distance

    600 km

  • Est. Price

    Extreme Luxury