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Train Suite SHIKI-SHIMA
4D3N JR East Package
(2D1N Train Suite SHIKI-SHIMA - Nagano Journey)
November 21 ~ 24, 2025
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Discover Japan’s Splendor with
JR East's Luxury Cruise Train: Train Suite SHIKI-SHIMA
Where Luxury, Design, and Culinary Excellence Unite
SHIKI-SHIMA is the most exclusive sleeper train in the world, showcasing contemporary Japanese interior design, exquisite modern gastronomy, and traditional Japanese hospitality.
Designed by Ken Okuyama, renowned for his work with Porsche, Ferrari, and Maserati, SHIKI-SHIMA was created exclusively for 34 passengers, offering 17 meticulously designed suites.
Onboard, guests have the opportunity to unwind in the glass-enclosed panoramic observation cars or indulge in kaiseki-style menus crafted by Japan’s first Michelin-starred chef, Katsuhiro Nakamura.
SHIKI-SHIMA Suite [~20㎡]
Deluxe Suite [~14㎡]
Suite [~9㎡]
Suite [~9㎡]
Lounge Komorebi
Lounge Komorebi
View Terrace Kizashi / Ibuki
Dining Shikishima
Dining Shikishima
Dining Shikishima
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Available Suites: SOLD OUT
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- The highly coveted SHIKI-SHIMA Suite Room & Deluxe Suite Room are the pinnacle of exclusivity, available only through bespoke charter arrangements. (*Both rooms have been booked)
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4D3N JR East Package (2D1N Train Suite SHIKI-SHIMA - Nagano Journey) - Itinerary
DAY 1
November 21, 2025
Tokyo
Indulge in exceptional comfort at the Tokyo Station Hotel, the designated accommodation provided by JR East ahead of your SHIKI-SHIMA journey.
*Beyond JR East services, we are also delighted to assist with your Japan trip, either by extending your stay before or after your luxury sleeper train journey or by arranging any additional services to ensure your seamless and memorable experience.
DAY 2 - DAY 3
November 22 ~ 23, 2025
2D1N SHIKI-SHIMA JOURNEY
Experience the essence of a wealthy merchant from days gone by, nurtured by the port city, and the abundant gifts of the mountain villages.
DAY 2
November 22, 2025
Begin your luxurious journey aboard the TRAIN SUITE SHIKI-SHIMA from Ueno Station. Enjoy a refined Chinese lunch by Chef Katsuya Shiraiwa, trained in Hong Kong and Beijing, offering a feast for both the palate and the eyes. Arrive in Niitsu to visit the Sangyo Kaikan (formerly Kappo Ariake), a cultural hub of the Furumachi geisha district and geisha training hall. In the evening, savor a gourmet French dinner by Chef Eiji Ikeuchi before a restful night on board.
DAY 3
November 23, 2025
Train Schedule
DAY 3 - DAY 4
November 23 ~ 24, 2025
Tokyo
After your adventure on the Train Suite, SHIKI-SHIMA, return to The Tokyo Station Hotel - the designated accommodation provided by JR East - to relax and unwind.
*Beyond JR East services, we are also delighted to assist with your Japan trip, either by extending your stay before or after your luxury sleeper train journey or by arranging any additional services to ensure your seamless and memorable experience.
Price List for 2 Pax
| Train Cruise SHIKI-SHIMA Package Onboard Room | Total Fee (Tax incl.) |
|---|---|
| Suite Room (BOOKED) | JPY 1,638,421 |
| Deluxe Suite Room (BOOKED) | JPY 1,802,264 |
| SHIKI-SHIMA Suite Room (BOOKED) | JPY 1,966,106 |
*The above pricing is for 2 pax (tax included) and includes two stays at The Tokyo Station Hotel, one before and one after the Train Suite SHIKI-SHIMA journey.
We accept Bank Transfers and Credit Card Payments.
- A Full Payment is necessary to secure your reservation.
- Please contact our PIC for questions and/or any additional requests.
JPT Package Breakdown
| Day | Itinerary | Details |
|---|---|---|
DAY 1 November 21, 2025 | One-night Stay in Tokyo (Accommodation provided by JR East) | The Tokyo Station Hotel |
DAY 2 – DAY 3 November 22 ~ 23, 2025 Train Cruise SHIKI-SHIMA | Pick up by SHIKI–SHIMA | Tokyo Station Hotel to Ueno Station approx. 20~30 mins |
| Train Cruise SHIKI–SHIMA | 2 Days 1 Night Journey | |
| Pick up and transfer back to Hotel by SHIKI–SHIMA | Ueno Station to Tokyo Station Hotel approx. 20~30 mins | |
DAY 3 – DAY 4 November 23 ~ 24, 2025 | One-night Stay in Tokyo (Accommodation provided by JR East) | The Tokyo Station Hotel |
Package Services Overview
The Tokyo Station Hotel
Stay 1
Check-in: November 21, 2025, Check-out: November 22, 2025
Stay 2
Check-in: November 23, 2025, Check-out: November 24, 2025
Palace View Superior (for guests of Suite rooms)
Junior Suite Room (for guests of the SHIKI-SHIMA Suite or Deluxe Suite rooms)
Regarding Price List
What is included in the price
1/ Fares, limited express fares, green private room fares, and pre-determined in-vehicle service charges for all sections of SHIKI-SHIMA on the route determined by the JR EAST.
2/ Charges (including expressway/toll road charges and parking lot charges) for the operation of a dedicated bus (including forwarding sections) on the route determined by the JR EAST.
3/ Meals on the operating route determined by the JR EAST.
4/ Sightseeing fees (including entrance fees, etc.) on the route determined by the JR EAST.
5/ Service by cabin crew (train crew) during the tour.
6/ Use of “Prologue SHIKI-SHIMA” (Ueno Station), a dedicated lounge for SHIKI-SHIMA immediately before departure from and after arrival at Ueno Station.
7/ SHIKI-SHIMA original schedule (Japanese/English, *may be simplified), photo books after the tour, etc.
8/ One-night stay pre-journey and one-night stay post-journey at Tokyo Station Hotel.
9/ Car pickup from The Tokyo Station Hotel to Ueno Station and vice versa.
2/ Charges (including expressway/toll road charges and parking lot charges) for the operation of a dedicated bus (including forwarding sections) on the route determined by the JR EAST.
3/ Meals on the operating route determined by the JR EAST.
4/ Sightseeing fees (including entrance fees, etc.) on the route determined by the JR EAST.
5/ Service by cabin crew (train crew) during the tour.
6/ Use of “Prologue SHIKI-SHIMA” (Ueno Station), a dedicated lounge for SHIKI-SHIMA immediately before departure from and after arrival at Ueno Station.
7/ SHIKI-SHIMA original schedule (Japanese/English, *may be simplified), photo books after the tour, etc.
8/ One-night stay pre-journey and one-night stay post-journey at Tokyo Station Hotel.
9/ Car pickup from The Tokyo Station Hotel to Ueno Station and vice versa.
Regarding Price List
What is NOT included in the price
1/ Transportation fee between your accommodation and the hotel provided by JR East before the journey
2/ Travel fee for tour guide and interpreter (*tour guide is not allowed to ride).
3/ Expenses of a personal nature such as cleaning, telephone charges, additional food and beverages, and accompanying taxes and service charges.
4/ Medical expenses for injuries and illnesses, etc.
5/ Some alcoholic beverages and specific beverages upon separate request.
6/ Expenses required for special measures taken for the customer when special consideration is required when participating in the tour.
7/ Fees for bringing alcoholic beverages to SHIKI-SHIMA off-train facilities (inns and restaurants).
8/ Luggage home delivery service, etc.
9/ Insurance
2/ Travel fee for tour guide and interpreter (*tour guide is not allowed to ride).
3/ Expenses of a personal nature such as cleaning, telephone charges, additional food and beverages, and accompanying taxes and service charges.
4/ Medical expenses for injuries and illnesses, etc.
5/ Some alcoholic beverages and specific beverages upon separate request.
6/ Expenses required for special measures taken for the customer when special consideration is required when participating in the tour.
7/ Fees for bringing alcoholic beverages to SHIKI-SHIMA off-train facilities (inns and restaurants).
8/ Luggage home delivery service, etc.
9/ Insurance
Application Procedure
For reservations, contact us on Whatsapp or email info@japanprivatetour.com .
The reservation deadline is July 23, 2025
We do not accept inquiries later than the date and cancellations after reservation (non-refundable booking).
Contract signing, preparation for departure, and payment:
| Contract Signing | Before Payment |
| Departure Confirmation | 120 Days before Departure July 23, 2025 |
| Full Payment | |
| Final Name-in | 45 Days before Departure |
※ Change of participant after Final Name-in is not allowed.
Terms & Conditions
Important Points
Important Points
1/ SHIKI-SHIMA is a unit product on the condition that you purchase it in the basic course that includes the train, meals at the inn, sightseeing at the arrival station, etc. (*sale of the train only is not possible).
2/ It is sold as a tour product from Ueno Station to Ueno Station as "Shikishima no Tabi", and it is not possible to change the departure and arrival points, or change the meal or sightseeing menu along the way. Please note that we are only accepting tours for adults, and we cannot accept children under the age of 12.
3/ The services provided by the Company on board the SHIKI-SHIMA are in Japanese and English. Please kindly note that we cannot provide services in other languages.
4/ Materials necessary for guiding SHIKI-SHIMA, such as itineraries and cruise guidebooks, will be prepared in Japanese or English.
5/ Please ensure that there is a gap of at least 3 days between the date of arrival in Japan and the date of departure from SHIKI-SHIMA, and the date of return from SHIKI-SHIMA and the date of departure from Japan. We will not compensate for any damages incurred by the customer due to making itineraries without leaving an interval of more than one day.
6/ Allergies are accepted, but dietary arrangements due to religious or personal tastes are not accepted. In addition, depending on the degree of allergy, we may change the meal to a bento box.
7/ Pets are not allowed.
8/ Multilingual support at facilities outside the vehicle will be supported as much as possible.
2/ It is sold as a tour product from Ueno Station to Ueno Station as "Shikishima no Tabi", and it is not possible to change the departure and arrival points, or change the meal or sightseeing menu along the way. Please note that we are only accepting tours for adults, and we cannot accept children under the age of 12.
3/ The services provided by the Company on board the SHIKI-SHIMA are in Japanese and English. Please kindly note that we cannot provide services in other languages.
4/ Materials necessary for guiding SHIKI-SHIMA, such as itineraries and cruise guidebooks, will be prepared in Japanese or English.
5/ Please ensure that there is a gap of at least 3 days between the date of arrival in Japan and the date of departure from SHIKI-SHIMA, and the date of return from SHIKI-SHIMA and the date of departure from Japan. We will not compensate for any damages incurred by the customer due to making itineraries without leaving an interval of more than one day.
6/ Allergies are accepted, but dietary arrangements due to religious or personal tastes are not accepted. In addition, depending on the degree of allergy, we may change the meal to a bento box.
7/ Pets are not allowed.
8/ Multilingual support at facilities outside the vehicle will be supported as much as possible.
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