Trains in Japan: The Twilight Express Mizukaze at Kyoto
The holy grail of Japanese Luxury Trains – The Twilight Express Mizukaze. This luxury sleeping car train operated by JR West caters for a maximum of 34 passengers!
The train is used on excursions in the Keihanshin, Sanin, and Sanyo regions of western Japan. It is captured arriving at Kyoto station, at the end of a tour & then departing empty cars, shortly after.
The train is a ten-car self-propelled hybrid diesel multiple unit (DMU) train combining a diesel generator and battery storage power, allowing it to operate on the non-electrified Sanin Main Line.
It has six sleeping cars, a lounge car, a dining car, and observation cars at either end of the train with open balconies. Five of the sleeping cars have three private suite rooms, while one car has a single luxury suite occupying the entire coach and featuring a bathtub and private balcony
Friday, 13 September 2024.
5 Comments
A beautiful train. I'd like to ride one of these
Wow! 34 passengers only, Plus it has balconies! Amazing train & a fantastic catch.
So it seems to have balconies at each end.
Are both these available when travelling or is it only the rear balcony?
Is it only for use by those using the private car with the balcony?
I'm going to Japan soon but won't be riding on this train. Just using Shinkansens and Metro trains. Maybe with a bit of luck I'll see it at Kyoto.
Nice Mitch, that has to be, the funkiest train I have ever seen! Cheers! (Dave).