Japan's Ultra-Luxury Sleeper Train, Shiki-Shima ($4,000 Suites for 1 night)
This is a ride review of Japan's overnight luxury sleeper train "TRAIN SUITE Shiki-shima" 1 night 2 day course.
โ Train information
Train name: TRAIN SUITE Shikishima
Operated by: East Japan Railway Company (JR East)
Vehicle: E001 type (JR East Oku Vehicle Center)
Gauge: 1,067 mm
Electrification: DC 1,500 V, AC 20 kV (50/60 Hz)/25 kV (50 Hz), non-electrified
Maximum speed: 110 km/h
Start of operation: May 1, 2017
Boarding date: September 2023
Course: 1 night and 2 days, Ueno โ Niitsu โ Obasute โ Shinonoi โ Shimosuwa โ Ueno
Number of people: 1 person
Price: 555,500 JPY (4,000 USD)
Official website: https://www.jreast.co.jp/shiki-shima/en/
โ Rooms and equipment
Shikishima Suite: Car 7
Deluxe Suite: Car 7
Suite: Cars 2, 3, 4, 8, 9
Dining car: Car 6
View: Cars 1 and 10
Lounge car: Car 5
โ Table of contents
00:00 Welcome to TRAIN SUITE Shiki-shima, Japan's luxury train
00:30 Ueno Station Lounge
02:19 Shiki-shima enters the line
03:36 Welcome ceremony
03:59 Ride on Shiki-shima
05:52 Room Tour 1 (Suite)
11:45 Depart Ueno Station
12:48 Room Tour 2 (Suite)
17:12 Itinerary, route, car equipment
18:25 Try Wi-Fi connection
19:15 Aisle
20:06 Observation car (Car 1)
21:42 Lounge Komorebi (Car 5)
24:15 Observation car (Car 10)
24:50 Enjoying the train window
27:09 Lunch in the dining car (Car 6)
30:08 Deep exploration at Niitsu Station
33:08 Bed is ready
34:09 Depart from Niitsu Station
34:47 Violin and piano performance in the lounge
36:26 Dinner
40:15 Snack
41:42 Night time
43:33 The next morning, Obasute Station
45:52 Breakfast & winery tour
50:49 Shimosuwa Station
52:27 Lunch
55:33 Price details, souvenirs
56:52 Until arrival at Ueno Station
1:01:06 Farewell Ceremony
1:02:01 Seeing off Shiki-shima
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๐ Video Statistics
๐ง About This Track
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โจ Highlights
- โญ Reached 1 million+ views milestone
- ๐ง๏ธ Authentic rain sounds for natural relaxation
- ๐ง High-quality nature recordings
- ๐ต Professional musical composition
๐ฏ Best For
๐ก Listening Tips
- ๐ Use the loop feature for extended sessions
- โฐ Set a sleep timer to conserve battery
- ๐ Keep volume moderate - rain works best not too loud
- ๐๏ธ Try the Ambient Sound Mixer to customize your experience
- ๐ฑ Works great through phone speakers or Bluetooth
๐ฌ What Listeners Say
"Everything is treated with such care. The details are Devine. The staff brings me pure joyโบ๏ธ"
โ @kikibutterfly1137 ๐ 18
"I must add, its a real treat for humankind to see so much pride in their work and the welcome you get and the goodbye when you leave...take note people this is real respect for complete strangers.."
โ @More-Space-In-Ear ๐ 231
"I am from the Philippines, thank you for sharing your experience. I felt that we are together enjoying the ride...๐ค"
โ @jeffkami6932 ๐ 7
๐ How to Get the Most Out of This Audio
To fully enjoy "Japan's Ultra-Luxury Sleeper Train, Shiki-Shima ($4,000 Suites for 1 night)", we recommend the following approach:
- Set the Scene: Find a comfortable position, dim the lights if possible, and minimize distractions.
- Use Quality Audio: Headphones or quality speakers will enhance the experience significantly.
- Adjust Volume: Keep the volume at a comfortable background level - loud enough to hear, quiet enough to relax.
- Enable Loop: Click the Loop button above for continuous play during your session.
- Try the Mixer: Use our Ambient Sound Mixer below to customize the audio with additional sound layers.
This 1:03:16 track is ideal for overnight sleep sessions. With 2.8M views, it has become a trusted choice for thousands of listeners worldwide.