• Sanin Course
    (Shimonoseki-bound)

    A trip to a famous hot spring resort and
    tracing historical events

    [ For departures between
    March and September ]

  • Sanin Course
    (Shimonoseki-bound)

    A trip following the master painter Okyo and
    tracing historical events

    [ For departures between January and February
    or October and December ]

Itinerary
One night & two days, one-way trip.
Departure station
Kyoto Station
Kyoto Station
Final station
Shimonoseki Station
Route
Sanin Line

Sanin Course (Shimonoseki-bound)

Sanin Course (Shimonoseki-bound)

  • Sightseeing Places
  • View Spots
  • TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE Route
  • Departure / Final Stations

Sanin Course (Shimonoseki-bound)

Sanin Course (Shimonoseki-bound)

Sanin Course (Shimonoseki-bound)

Sanin Course (Shimonoseki-bound)

Kasumi

Kinosakionsen

Amarube Viaduct

Hagi Reverberatory Furnace(World Heritage Site)

Hagi

    AREA
    Kasumi
    POINT
    Daijo-ji Temple has 165 works (Important Cultural Properties) by the legendary Kyoto painting master Maruyama Okyo and his apprentices. You can experience the space of a three-dimensional mandala, created by sliding doors with pictures which have been carefully designed. You can also enter the Oukyoreihouko, which is not normally open to the public, and view sliding doors with drawings by Okyo himself.
    SPOT
    Visit to Daijo-ji Temple
    …with commentary from the deputy chief priest
    Viewing of the Oukyoreihouko

  • 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.
    AREA
    Hagi
    POINT
    Hagi, guardian and heir of history and tradition.
    We visit places associated with Yoshida Shoin, the spiritual support behind the Meiji Restoration.
    SPOT
    Visit to Shoin Shrine / Shoka Sonjuku (World Heritage Site). Lecture and commentary by the Shinto priest.
    Kikuya Family Residence : Guided visit, access to the New Garden
    * Shinto ("the way of God") is the indigenous faith of Japanese people.
    Breakfast : Enjoy dishes made using unique ingredients from along the route at Koufuku no Chisouya Umenoha.

    AREA
    Kinosaki Onsen
    POINT
    Kinosaki Onsen is a famous hot spring resort with a history of around 1,300 years. It was established by Dochi Shonin. You will visit the Yakushi-an Hall of the ancient Onsen-ji Temple, which has stood in the town throughout its history. After a lecture, you can enjoy free time by taking a relaxing stroll around the town where new and old charms co-exist.
    SPOT
    Onsen-ji Temple (Yakushi-an Hall) … with lecture from the head priest
    Free stroll around Kinosaki Onsen town

  • 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.
  • 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.
    AREA
    Hagi
    POINT
    Hagi, guardian and heir of history and tradition.
    We visit places associated with Yoshida Shoin, the spiritual support behind the Meiji Restoration.
    SPOT
    Visit to Shoin Shrine / Shoka Sonjuku (World Heritage Site). Lecture and commentary by the Shinto priest.
    Kikuya Family Residence : Guided visit, access to the New Garden
    * Shinto ("the way of God") is the indigenous faith of Japanese people.
    Breakfast : Enjoy dishes made using unique ingredients from along the route at Koufuku no Chisouya Umenoha.

MIZUKAZE bus

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.

*On the Sanin Course (Shimonoseki-bound), the Sanyo Course (Shimonoseki-bound), and the Lake Biwa Loop / Setouchi Course (Shimonoseki-bound), guests transfer from the destination Shimonoseki Station to Kokura Station by the MIZUKAZE bus. (Bus company: Chugoku JR Bus)