Sanin Course
(Shin-Osaka-bound)
A trip of myths and spectacular natural scenery
From the 19th term (for departures in August and September 2023), the MIZUKAZE Lounge will reopen.
Therefore, the destination will be Kyoto Station.
- Itinerary
- One night & two days, one-way trip.
- Departure station
- Shimonoseki Station
- Final station
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Route
- Via Sanin Line
- Sightseeing Places
- View Spots
- TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE Route
- Departure / Final Stations
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- SPOT
- Sea of Japan, Western Sanin Region / Fukawa Bay
- LOCATION
- Between Nagatoshi Station and Kiwado Station
- POINT
- An inlet located in the Kita-Nagato Kaigan Quasi-National Park. Omi-jima Island, which lies across the bay, has a wealth of spectacular sights, including caves, stone pillars and shore reefs. It is known as the Alps of the Sea.
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- SPOT
- Hagi Reverberatory Furnace
(World Heritage Site) - LOCATION
- Between Koshigahama Station and Higashi-Hagi Station
- POINT
- As part of their efforts to strengthen their military power, the domain of Hagi built this melting furnace for the casting of iron cannons. A registered World Heritage Site, it is an important example of industrial technology in its time.
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- SPOT
- Orii Coast
- LOCATION
- Near Orii Station
- POINT
- Located on the western tip of Shimane Prefecture’s Hamada City, this white sand coastline stretches 1 km from east to west, and is a popular bathing beach in summer. It lies just in front of Orii Station on the Sanin Main Line.
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- AREA
- Izumo
- POINT
- A visit to Izumo Taisha Shrine, famous for its dedication to the god of marriage and god of fortune in Izumo, which is known as the land where gods gather and as the home of legends.
- SPOT
- Visit to Izumo Taisha Shrine
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- SPOT
- Sunset over Lake Shinji
- POINT
- Lake Shinji has been selected as one of Japan’s top 100 sunset spots. The color of the lake surface changes throughout the day, and is at its most breathtakingly beautiful in the evening, when tinged deep red by the setting sun.
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- SPOT
- Mt. Daisen (Daisen-Oki National Park)
- POINT
- Mt. Daisen, the Chugoku region’s highest peak, is also called “Hoki Fuji”. It is a famous mountain designated as a National Park. Enjoy views of magnificent natural landscapes.
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- AREA
- Tottori / Higashihama
- POINT
- We will visit the Tottori Folk Crafts Museum, which displays genuine folk crafts collected by Shoya Yoshida, the father of Tottori folk crafts. We will also visit the former Yoshida Clinic, which is not normally open to the public.
At the Tottori Sand Dunes, which were created by nature, you can enjoy the natural beauty of patterns created by the wind. At The Sand Museum, you can see beautiful sand sculptures made by artists from around the world. - SPOT
- Stroll on Tottori Sand Dunes, and visit to The Sand Museum (May to November)
Visit to The Sand Museum – with commentary about the exhibits from a guide - Visit to the former Yoshida Clinic and the Tottori Folk Crafts Museum (December to April)
Former Yoshida Clinic – A building designed by the doctor Shoya Yoshida, who is known as the father of Tottori folk crafts.
Tottori Folk Crafts Museum – Commentary about the exhibits from the curator - Breakfast : Enjoy dishes made using unique ingredients from along the route at the restaurant AL MARE.
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- SPOT
- Higashihama (Global Geopark)
- LOCATION
- Between Higashihama Station and Iwami Station
- POINT
- This nature park has Global Geopark status. Enjoy the beauty of the many geographical features which were created over millions of years by the formation of the Sea of Japan.
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- SPOT
- Amarube Viaduct
- LOCATION
- Between Yoroi Station and Amarube Station
- POINT
- This approximately 40-meter-high bridge in Kami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, is an outstanding spot from which to view the vast Sea of Japan and the beautiful mountain ranges.
- MIZUKAZE bus
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The exclusive MIZUKAZE bus takes guests to and from the sightseeing places. The design was supervised by Kazuya URA, the same designer who oversaw the design of the train. The exterior is MIZUKAZE green, with gold emblem lines. The interior has the same carpet design as the train, and green seats to give it a relaxing atmosphere. The bus is pleasant to ride, and it takes you to sightseeing places full of appeal.
*The MIZUKAZE bus and another large bus will take guests to the sightseeing places on the second day of the Sanyo/Sanin Course (Round tour).
*On the Sanin Course (Shimonoseki-bound) and the Sanyo Course (Shimonoseki-bound), guests transfer from the destination Shimonoseki Station to Kokura Station by the MIZUKAZE bus. (Bus company: Chugoku JR Bus)