NIPPONIA No. 43 December 15, 2007
Special Feature
Travel Japan by Train
Above left: The shower built into the passenger compartment boasts advanced functions.
Above right: The bedroom on the first floor. The reading lamp at the head of each bed is positioned so that a passenger sleeping in one bed is not disturbed by the light for the other bed.
Left: The salon on the second floor of the suite. The large window creates a feeling of freedom.
Above left: Souvenirs sold on board include key chains, cell phone straps, and a model train (Cassiopeia, of course).
Above center: Comfortable clothing for wearing in the private room, bath towels and slippers are set out for passenger comfort.
Above rignt: Toiletries that come with the room include toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, hair rinse, and hair tonic for men.
Above left: The dining car offers a choice of French cuisine (7,800 yen) and traditional Japanese fare (5,500 yen). Reservations required.
Above right: Otsuka Ryoji, the head of the dining car, says, “We have only a limited space to work in, but we do what it takes to keep our service up to the standards of a high-end restaurant.”
