Japan’s Luxury Sleeper Train Journey departing from Kyoto | Twilight Express Mizukaze (4K Vlog)

Japan’s Luxury Sleeper Train Journey departing from Kyoto | Twilight Express Mizukaze (4K Vlog)

Today we will be riding on Japan’s luxurious sleeper train, the Twilight Express Mizukaze. Overall, it was a great train journey. Dinner supervised by a three-star Michelin chef. A private room with a shower. Two excursions. Please enjoy the trip! Our journey begins at Hotel Granvia Kyoto, which is directly connected to Kyoto Station. This is Kyoto Station. Hotel Granvia Kyoto is directly connected to the Kyoto Station. I stayed at Hotel Granvia Kyoto the night before. Today’s train lounge is located within this hotel. The dress code for the lounge is smart casual. The Mizukaze Lounge is located on the 15th floor of the hotel. We will be in this lounge between 8:45 and 9:20 AM. While the lounge is small, it accommodates all 34 passengers. The drink menu at the lounge. I ordered Mizukaze original sencha (green tea). This is a Mizukaze original cookie assortment. I received my room key and badge. A greeting from the Mizukaze crew is given in the lounge. We take the private elevator to the Kyoto Station platform. The Mizukaze Train is scheduled to depart Kyoto at 10:22 AM, bound for Shimonoseki. There are signs celebrating our journey. The Mizukaze Train will arrive at 10:12 AM, 10 minutes before departure. The Mizukaze is a sleeper train that began operation on June 17, 2017. It is one of Japan’s three major luxury sleeper trains. The train consists of 10 cars. Board from car 4. The deck area of ​​car 4. The interior is luxurious. Car 4 has three guest rooms. My room number is 401. I unlock it with the key I got from the lounge. The room category is Royal Single. It is a single-person room. Bathroom. It has a private toilet and shower. It is spacious enough for one person. After departure, I will take a room tour. The welcome champagne is Taittinger Brut Reserve. What a luxurious champagne. Let’s toast. Departs Kyoto Station at 10:22 AM. Many people came to see us off. The Hello Kitty-themed Haruka express train. This is the train that runs from Kansai Airport to Kyoto Station. There are people there to see us off too. After departure, an announcement is made in Japanese. Let’s take a closer look at car 4 and my room. The deck of car 4 is in a different location than before. Each car is decorated with traditional Western Japanese crafts. Entrance and aisle to car 4. Wood from five prefectures along the line is used. The wood of the doors varies depending on the car (car 4 is made of oak). The door is sturdy. I can lock it from the inside. Above, there are vents. An engraved switch plate made by a Kyoto craftsman. Luxurious indoor slippers. They feel like slip-ons. A spacious sofa. Fabric with an original Mizukaze design. The top bunk can be folded down to make a bed. The backrest can be moved. A small cushion. The sofa is made of high-quality fabric. This is what it looks like when yI sit on the sofa. A power outlet. A switch for the footlights. A large window. Light-blocking curtains. Two types of blinds. The small window here can be opened. It’s nice that there’s a desk. Here is the announcement on the train. It’s about Mount Tennozan in Kyoto. A comfortable chair. A small trash can. Mizukaze original memo pad and pencil. Wi-Fi password. Flowers for repeat passengers. Welcome message in Japanese. Today’s itinerary. Welcome gift. Japanese sake from Mihara, Hiroshima. The desk lamp with the green cover is nice. Safety information. A Bose Bluetooth speaker. High-quality glass from Yamaguchi Prefecture. Original Mizukaze coaster underneath. Tissues. In the drawer, lunch and dinner cards. In-car information. Postcards and delivery slips. Mirror. This is a book about Mizukaze’s interior and traditional crafts. USB charger. This is the charger for the Bose Bluetooth speaker. USB multi-hub. In the refrigerator, beer, cider, and tea from Yamaguchi Prefecture. Natural spring water from Miyajima, Hiroshima. A personal tablet. Languages ​​available: Japanese and English. Room service for drinks and snacks is available. We can view the in-car information. We can view the map. It takes 29 hours and 34 minutes from Kyoto to Shimonoseki. Cars 1 and 10 are observation cars, and we can view live camera footage from each. Wardrobe. The same engraved switch plate as before. Air conditioning control switch. Hangers from Hyogo Prefecture. Features the Mizukaze logo. Deodorizing spray. Shoe shine cloth. Shoehorn and brush. Safe. Carpeted floor. Features the Mizukaze logo. We can communicate with the Mizukaze crew via phone. Let’s take a look at the bathroom. A toilet made by the Japanese manufacturer TOTO. It’s a vacuum toilet. Equipped with a bidet and washlet function. Mirror. No LED lighting. A sink made by the German manufacturer Villeroy & Boch. Original Mizuaze face towels. Bulgari soap. A tray from the Danish brand Georg Gensen. Stainless steel cup. Hand towels. Amenity box made of straw from Hyogo Prefecture. Hairbrush, comb, and dental kit. Amenity bag. Body towels. Bulgari shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel. A Japanese-made hair dryer. The VENUSiS series. We take a closer look at the shower stall at night. The ceiling is curved. There are air conditioning vents above. Documents sent to my home in advance. Original Mizukaze luggage tag. The fare is 445,000 JPY (2,913.5 USD). This time, we’re traveling from Kyoto to Shimonoseki on the Sanyo Course (outbound), a two-day, one-night trip. There are two planned excursions along the way. The Mizukaze stops at Shin-Osaka Station. From here, we take a look at the interior facilities. Moving from car 4 to car 5, the interior is based on Art Deco. Art Deco is a decorative art style popular in France, mainly in the 1920s. Car 5 is the lounge car. The lighting surrounded by washi paper is impressive. A Steiff teddy bear, an original item from Mizukaze. Souvenirs are displayed in the showcase. In this salon car, a tea ceremony will be held after the ride. Japanese sweets from Kyoto. Matcha is made in this car. Freshly made matcha. Both the matcha and the Japanese sweets were delicious. The matcha bowls are also traditional crafts. The containers used to hold the matcha are also traditional crafts. I was given an explanation of tea ceremony utensils. Car 5 has a bar counter. These high chairs were designed by a German furniture designer. They are decorated with paintings of the four seasons. Car 5 is called Salon de l’Ouest. Car 5 has a smoking room. It’s a stylish smoking room. It can accommodate up to two people. Car 6 is the dining car. An Art Deco-era bracket lamp. Dining tables with induction heaters. A bouquet of red roses in the center. An unusual design art. Woodblock print posters (made by artisans in Kyoto). Chefs prepare food in the kitchen. This bench was also designed by a German furniture designer. Car 6 is called Diner Pleiades. Heading to car 7. Car 7 houses the Mizukaze Suite, making it truly unique. Living/dining room. Bedroom. Bathroom. Nearly the entire car is dedicated to the Mizukaze Suite. The aisle is different from the other cars. A white vase piece by a Living National Treasure from Tottori. Heading to the deck. A traditional craft. Most cars with guest rooms are similarly designed (except car 7). Car 8 houses the three Royal Twin rooms. There are 12 Royal Twin rooms, the most basic room on this train. Cars 2, 3, 8, and 9 have Royal Twin rooms. A necklace with an incredible design. Next is car 9. It has the same structure as car 8. Car 10. Necklace and glass are on display. It’s a library. There’s a crew call desk. Cars 1 and 10 are observation cars. This is the observation car. The floor of the observation car, car 10, is green (the floor of car 1 is a different color). By the window, fragrances are placed there. There is a square mirror on each side. Car 10 has an observation deck, but the doors were closed. The observation deck is distinctive. The design of the observation deck is nice. The body color is Mizukaze Green, giving it a dignified feel. The exterior of car 10. The car’s name is Kiite 87-2, manufactured in 2016. This is car 9. The car’s name is Kisaine 86-101, manufactured in 2016. We’re about to depart Shin-Osaka. Flags are provided to answer the farewell. Many people saw us off at Shin-Osaka as well. Head to car 1. The floor of car 1 is blue. It has a slightly different atmosphere from car 10. The mirrors are circular. A nice view. We can go to the observation deck at the rear. Let’s check out the view from the observation deck. Around Umeda, Osaka. The red Ferris wheel of HEP FIVE is visible. The Mizukaze stops at Osaka Station. Another train passes. It’s impressive up close. We depart Osaka Station. It’s fun to watch the station platform from the observation deck. What a beautiful station. We pass Osaka Station. We can see Umeda Sky Building. There’s the terrifying sky escalator. We pass the bridge. It’s impressive! The moment when it passes through the station platform is good. Another train on the left track… overtakes us. Up close, the train looks incredibly long. I enjoyed the observation deck for a while. I’ll have lunch in my room. Lunch will be Japanese cuisine supervised by Yoshihiro Murata. He runs the three-star Michelin restaurant Kikunoi in Kyoto. The great thing about it is that we can view live camera footage on the tablet. Our current location is around Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. There are several photo spots from here. An in-car announcement about Mount Rokko in Kobe. You can take a ropeway to the top, which is famous for its beautiful night view. I order plum wine. The food arrives. A variety of shrimp, duck loin, etc. Abalone and many more. Sea bream, sweet shrimp, and golden eye snapper. Matsutake rice. Soup containing conger eel, matsutake mushroom, and mibuna. In fact, soon the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge comes into view. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is 3,911 meters long, connecting Kobe City and Awaji Island. Sometimes buildings get in the way and it’s a little hard to see… Awaji Island is visible in the distance. Another noteworthy spot is the Akashi Municipal Astronomical Science Museum. Its tower clock keeps Japan Standard Time accurately. It was delicious. Seasonal ice cream. Rum raisin castella. Water. A glass with the Mizukaze logo. Hojicha (roasted green tea). There is one more spot worth noting. There is an announcement about Himeji Castle. Unfortunately, I missed the Himeji Castle. We passe the Himeji Station. From here, we head to Kurashiki Station in Okayama Prefecture. Kurashiki Station is close. Wake in Okayama Prefecture is listed as a popular spot. Apparently, Wake is a place of beautiful nature. Indeed, it’s a beautiful, green place. Since I still had some time before arriving in Kurashiki, I decided to rest in my room. Speaking of which, I check the Wi-Fi speed. It was slow. By moving the backrest, it could be used as a couch. Where are we? We passed Okayama Station. Basically, except for stations with excursions, we will not get off the train. We’re almost at Kurashiki. Explanation of excursion in Kurashiki. Casual attire is acceptable for the excursion. Comfortable shoes like sneakers are recommended. We arrive at Kurashiki Station at 2:32 PM. When we get off the train, we are greeted by locals and station staff. Head to the bus stop at Kurashiki Station and board the Mizukaze bus. The exterior and interior of the bus are similar to the Mizukaze Train. The seating arrangement is 2-2. The seats and floor are Mizukaze green. The facilities are the same as those of a regular highway bus. There are power outlet and USB port. There are young people who wear masks called Suinkyo. It is said that those who are hit with a fan will become wiser and healthier. We depart Kurashiki Station, and it takes about 10 minutes to reach the destination. There is a restroom at the back of the bus. It’s small. Head to Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, a popular tourist spot. The Mizukaze bus from the side and rear. I received the tickets. The nature is more beautiful than I had imagined. The view of the Kurashiki River is particularly impressive. Wow… if we look closely at the river… we’ll see beautiful white birds. An image search revealed it’s a mute swan. Apparently, they’re kept in the river here. A bird of a different color also appeared. This is a nationally designated important cultural property, former Ohara family residence. This is the Ohara Museum of Art. The entrance is impressive. Admission is 2,100 JPY (14 USD). It houses a wide collection of art, including European works. This is Shinkeien Garden, a Japanese-style building. We take a break inside. I will have tea and Japanese sweets. It was a nice break, considering the heat outside. The building is beautiful, with a retro-modern atmosphere that blends Japanese and Western styles. Photography is prohibited inside most of the building, so there’s no video. After about two hours of sightseeing, we return to Kurashiki Station. We are greeted with the words, WELCOME Kurashiki. The electronic sign reads “Twilight Express Mizukaze.” I return to my room. Feeling thirsty, I have a mandarin orange cider from Choshu, Yamaguchi Prefecture. We depart Kurashiki Station at 5:52 PM. From the observation deck, we say goodbye to Kurashiki The station staff are there to see us off. Beautiful scenery. A fantastic observation deck. The sun is about to set. There is a dress code on board after the evening. The dress code is semi-formal after the evening. I change into the suit I brought with me. There’s actually a full-length mirror here. The next photo spot is the Onomichi Bridge. It’s evening cocktail time in car 5. Various cocktails. Various wines. Snacks and hors d’oeuvres. They look delicious. Special evening cocktails (rose liqueur, sparkling wine, etc.). Three types of appetizers. The Onomichi Bridge and a beautiful sunset. There’s live music in the evening. This is the Mizukaze theme song. This song was composed by Taro Hakase, who is famous in Japan. The signature cocktail Mizukaze (vodka-based). The cheese and mixed nuts were delicious. The wine glass is uniquely designed. Dinner is divided into two sessions, starting at 6:00 PM or 8:15 PM. Dinner starts at 8:15 PM. For dinner, Western cuisine supervised by Hajime Yoneda will be served. He runs the three-star Michelin restaurant HAJIME in Osaka. The champagne is Telmont Réserve Brut. The amuse-bouche is SEIMEI (life), a deep-fried sweetfish wrapped in a beignet batter. The German white wine, LORCH RIESLING 2021. Wine pairings are offered. The menu is UMI (sea), featuring tilefish, zucchini, broccoli, and other dishes. This dish is inspired by the warm sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea. Cutlery is by Robert Welch of the UK. Bread was served with two types of butter and salt. The next dish is CHIKYU (planet earth). It featured shellfish bubbles to represent clouds, 100 kinds of vegetables to represent land, and a sauce to represent water. It was an amazing dish that represented the cycles of the Earth. Japanese sake from Hyogo Prefecture. The next dish is KINKO TO CHOWA (balance and harmony). It’s a mushroom and vegetable soup with truffles. The food presentation is elaborate. Another piece of bread arrived. Red wine from Burgundy, France, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Charmes 2015. The next dish is KIBOU (hope). I forgot what kind of meat and sauce it was, but it was delicious. I like how the dish’s name doesn’t necessarily suggest what it’s about. Port wine, Late Bottled Vintage 2019. The last menu item is SHOGYO MUJO (all things are not permanent). It had ice cream inside. The dessert was also unique. The Dessert containing alcohol. Panna cotta. Mignardises. Cooling down with chamomile. Milk and sugar. The dinner was of very high quality and I was very satisfied. Let’s take a look at the interior of the train at night. Head to the Salon car in car 5. I wanted to have ramen or curry, but it seems they don’t serve ramen or curry. Head to car 10. I think the rooms for the Mizukaze crew are around here in car 10. The crew work from morning until night, and it looks like they have a lot of work. Four types of room mists are available in the night. Head to the observation car at night. The atmosphere is futuristic. The observation deck is not accessible at night. When I returned to my room, the bed had been made. The room had a calming atmosphere at night. On the bed are pajamas with the Mizukaze logo. They are made of thin fabric. There are two pillows. The pillowcases felt nice. The bed is a little firm. There is a bed pad on top of the sofa. A bed of this size is sufficient on the train. The schedule for the next day is on the desk. The blinds in the aisle are completely closed. Take a photo of the room. Let’s check the amenities. Mizukaze green amenity bags. A hairbrush, comb, Mizukaze Green toothbrush, and toothpaste. Body towels. Bulgari soap. You can get a shower cap or other items from the Mizukaze crew. Check the shower room. There’s a hand shower and an overhead shower. The shower heads are made by TOTO. Of course, the water temperature is adjustable. The hand shower’s water pressure is a little slow at first, but it stabilizes over time. The overhead shower’s water pressure is strong enough. I also test the Wi-Fi speed on my laptop. The Wi-Fi speed is a little slow. It seems to be around 1-10 Mbps, depending on the location. Check the bed for comfort. It’s spacious enough for a single person. The power outlet is conveniently located next to the pillow. I don’t like the rocking of sleeper trains, so it’s hard to sleep while they’re moving. However, the Mizukaze does not run late at night (between 12:07 and 5:00 AM) and stops at Hiroshima Station. Therefore, the train did not rock and sway, allowing me to sleep soundly. The next morning. Good morning. It’s already light outside. A beautiful ocean view. We are currently in an area of ​​sea called Akinada. Photos are beautiful during daylight hours, especially during the ocean view. Let’s take a look at the scenery. The Seto Inland Sea is a beautiful place. Beautiful greenery and the sea. I spotted a fisherman. Oshima Bridge. There was someone seeing us off on the bridge, but I missed the shot. This is Yanai Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture. At 8:00 AM, I will have a Japanese breakfast supervised by Kikunoi in Kyoto. Konjac. Green beans with sesame dressing. Salted salmon. Chawanmushi (Steamed egg custard). Traditionally, it’s pickled vegetables, but I don’t like pickles, so I asked them to change it. Rice from Shimane Prefecture. Miso soup. It felt like a typical Japanese breakfast. Hojicha (Roasted green tea). Arrive at Iwakuni Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture at 8:51 AM. Excursion in Iwakuni. Head to the bus stop. We take the Mizukaze bus again that day. It’s great to be able to ride the Mizukaze bus both times. Little conductors. Departed Iwakuni Station. We are given water and lemon tablets. Arrive at Kintaikyo Bridge. Kintaikyo Bridge is a 193.3-meter-long, five-arch wooden bridge. It’s beautiful. Iwakuni Castle is located at the top of the mountain. We can go down to the riverbed. Take a look at the bridge from the riverbed. It’s an incredible bridge. Looking up from below, it’s a magnificent arch. It was built in 1673 by Yoshikawa Hiroyoshi, the lord of Iwakuni Domain. Seeing it up close, it’s truly long. A 310 JPY (2 USD) ticket is required to cross the bridge. The bridge is 5 meters wide. The bridge has steps in the middle. It was a hot day and it was difficult to walk across the bridge. The Nishiki River flows by. At the foot of the bridge stands an impressive pine tree. It’s called the “Yaritaoshimatsu” (The pine tree that knocks down the spear). It’s said to have been a hindrance to soldiers wielding spears. Crossing the bridge, we’ll find Yoshika Park. There’s a bronze statue of Yoshikawa Hiroyoshi, who built the bridge. It feels like a castle town. Today, we won’t be taking the ropeway up the mountain or going to Iwakuni Castle. There are birds called a Japanese cormorant. It’s native to Russia, the Korean Peninsula, China, and Japan. It’s time for feeding. The water spray is amazing! Head to the Yoshikawa Historical Museum. This museum displays historical documents and art and crafts from the Yoshikawa family, which has a history of approximately 800 years. Here, the Iwakuni Domain’s musketeers perform a demonstration. It’s my first time seeing it, and it’s more authentic than I expected. A welcome message. Six soldiers and a commander. First, a man in yellow armor fires a matchlock gun. The atmosphere is tense. The matchlock gun fires. The volume was turned down, but hearing the matchlock guns live was still impressive. Next, six soldiers fired their matchlock guns. After the signal to “Ready, load,” The matchlock gun is being prepared for firing. Then came the signal to “light the matchlock.” Then came the signal to “aim at the tank.” Then came the signal to “open fire!” It was quite impressive. They then changed formations and repeated this process several times. They demonstrated various forms of artillery. Seeing the matchlock guns was a wonderful experience. This can only be seen on the Kyoto-bound Shimonoseki (Sanyo Course, outbound). Both the Kurashiki and Iwakuni excursions were great. Each tour took about two hours. We return to Iwakuni Station. The Iwakuni Station platform. Locals saw us off. When I returned to my room, it was spotlessly clean. On the desk is a guide to Mizukaze original merchandise: a Steiff teddy bear, a notebook, an umbrella, and various other items, including a ballpoint pen and a folding fan. Lunch will begin at 1:30 PM. We depart Iwakuni Station at 12:16 PM. Speaking of which, I wanted to see the Seto Inland Sea from the observation deck, but it was closed. Our final stop, Shimonoseki, is approaching. Live camera footage. I’d like to explore the Seto Inland Sea more. There are so many small islands. It’s a wonderful place. I’ll try room service. I’m curious about the Mizukaze Blend Coffee and Mizukaze Original Tea. I ordered the Mizukaze Blend Coffee. It came with snacks like chocolate, sugar, and milk. It was a sweet, delicious coffee. Over there… a ferry is running. It makes me want to ride one too. There’s someone seeing us off on the bridge… this time, I managed to get a good photo. It’s almost lunchtime. I put on my jacket and head to the dining car, car 6. A Chinese lunch supervised by chef Kentaro Kato of the Okayama Prefecture restaurant “Hasu-no-mi.” White wine from Okayama Prefecture. It’s cloudy. Enjoying the beautiful scenery. Steamed chicken with Sichuan-style spicy sauce. Daikon radish and jellyfish tossed in sansho oil. Pressed tofu and fermented Chinese cabbage. Stir-fried Setouchi conger eel with black vinegar. Deep-fried caciocavallo in honeycomb. Sweet and sour pork char siu. Japanese sake from Okayama Prefecture. It had a slight yellowish color. Steamed mackerel with Okayama mild coriander and fried garlic sauce. This dish is a craft from Shimane Prefecture. Next is Sweet pork spare ribs wrapped in lotus leaves. Steaming spare ribs. It was delicious. This dish is a craft from Hiroshima Prefecture. Next is abalone and shark fin sauce. Rice. I started off with the abalone and shark fin sauce alone, then mixed it with rice. Dessert is almond tofu, warm walnut soup, and walnuts. Taiwanese tea, Oriental Beauty. It was delicious Chinese food. The end of the journey is approaching. A final announcement is made on board. “On behalf of the crew, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone for boarding the Mizukaze.” “We look forward to seeing you again on the Mizukaze.” “Thank you very much for boarding the Mizukaze.” The final chime sounds. We will soon arrive at Shimonoseki Station. The rotary in front of Shimonoseki Station. We arrive at Shimonoseki Station at 3:56 PM. There are people waiting to welcome us. We disembark the train. After arriving at Shimonoseki Station, we are free to disperse. There is no farewell party at Shimonoseki Station. I exit the ticket gate. Welcome Shimonoseki. Shimonoseki is famous for the Battle of Ganryu Island in 1612. The station is home to a supermarket, convenience store, and commercial facilities. We are given a ride on the Mizukaze Bus from Shimonoseki to Kokura (Fukuoka Prefecture). This is our third time riding the Mizukaze Bus. The Mizukaze Bus departed Shimonoseki at 4:20 PM. The route from Shimonoseki to Kokura crosses the Kanmon Bridge, a 1,068-meter-long suspension bridge connecting Shimonoseki and Kitakyushu. The journey from Shimonoseki to Kokura is surprisingly long. It’s quite a detour. It takes about 30 minutes by bus. We arrive at Kokura Station just before 5 PM. We say goodbye to the Mizukaze Bus here. After this, we are free to leave at our leisure. From Kokura, there are bullet trains to Shin-Osaka, Tokyo, and Hakata. After this, I traveled from Kokura to Fukuoka Airport by bullet train and train, and then flew from Fukuoka Airport to Haneda Airport. About two weeks later, a photo album was delivered to my home. I didn’t ask for any photos of myself, so I received a photo album with photos of the Mizukaze train body. The Mizukaze trip was very satisfying, and I recommend it as a sleeper train. Thank you for watching.

Today we’ll be riding the Twilight Express Mizukaze, a luxury sleeper train in Japan. In the video, you can enjoy a look at Mizukaze’s Royal Single Room, the onboard facilities, dinner and breakfast supervised by a three-star Michelin chef, two lunches, and two excursions.

Date: September 2025
Seat: Royal Single (Car 4)
Price: ¥445,000 JPY ($2,913.5 USD)
Departure: Kyoto Station, 10:22 AM
Stops (Day 1): Kurashiki Station, Arrival at 2:32 PM, Departure at 5:52 PM
Stops (Day 2): Iwakuni Station, Arrival at 8:51 AM, Departure at 12:16 PM
Arrival: Shimonoseki Station, 3:56 PM (+1 day)
Itinerary: 2-Day, 1-Night Sanyo Course (Outbound)

■Train Information
Train Name: TWILIGHT EXPRESS Mizukaze
Started Service: June 17, 2017
Operator: West Japan Railway Company (JR West)
Route: Shimonoseki Station – Osaka Station – Kyoto Station
Maximum Speed: 110 km/h (68.3 mph)
Official website: https://www.twilightexpress-mizukaze.jp/en/

Class: A-class Sleeper
Seat: “Royal Twin” cars 2, 3, 8, and 9; “Royal Single” car 4; “The Suite” car 7
Dining: Dining Car “Diner Pleiades” car 6
Observation Car: cars 1 and 10
Other: Lounge Car “Salon de l’Ouest” car 5

■Table of Contents
00:00 Intro
00:38 Mizukaze Lounge at Kyoto Station
01:56 Boarding from Kyoto Station
04:48 Room Tour (Car 4, Royal Single)
13:15 Information (Fare and Route)
13:56 Onboard Facilities (Cars 5-10)
19:53 Exterior of the Train
20:55 Observation Car (Car 1)
23:09 Lunch (Japanese Cuisine Supervised by a 3-Star Michelin Chef)
28:31 Excursion in Kurashiki ,Okayama Prefecture
33:45 Evening cocktails (with live music)
35:42 Dinner (Western cuisine Supervised by a 3-star Michelin chef)
39:47 Inside the train at night
41:01 Inside the room at night (bed, amenities, shower)
43:47 Can I sleep?
44:46 Good morning
46:06 Breakfast
47:21 Excursion in Iwakuni ,Yamaguchi Prefecture
54:56 Mizukaze coffee from room service
56:09 Lunch (Chinese cuisine)
59:04 Arrive at Shimonoseki Station
1:00:51 Free shuttle service from Shimonoseki to Kokura
1:02:41 Photo album delivered to my home later

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