Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe West Express Ginga train (Wiki Commons)The West Express Ginga sightseeing train has relaunched for the summer season, offering services between Kyoto and Shingu in Japan. Operating through the scenic Wakayama Prefecture, the train provides both daytime and overnight journeys. Passengers can book additional short excursions at various station stops, including opportunities to sample local cuisine or view natural landmarks. Ticket options range from standard reclining seats to upper-class private compartments with beds and lounge access, with prices starting from 8,670 yen (£39). The service runs from 3 July until 30 September, with tickets becoming available for purchase one month prior to the travel date. In fullJapan’s summer sleeper train has restarted with fares from £39 – here’s how to get ticketsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
How to get tickets for Japan’s West Express Ginga summer sleeper train
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe West Express Ginga train (Wiki Commons)The West Express Ginga sightseeing train has relaunched for the summer season, offering services between Kyoto and Shingu in Japan. Operating through the scenic Wakayama Prefecture, the train provides both daytime and overnight journeys. Passengers can book additional short excursions at various station stops, including opportunities to sample local cuisine or view natural landmarks. Ticket options range from standard reclining seats to upper-class private compartments with beds and lounge access, with prices starting from 8,670 yen (£39). The service runs from 3 July until 30 September, with tickets becoming available for purchase one month prior to the travel date. In fullJapan’s summer sleeper train has restarted with fares from £39 – here’s how to get ticketsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
