Sanyo Course
(Kyoto-bound)

A journey of appreciation
of the beauty of Setouchi

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

Sanyo Course (Kyoto-bound)

  • Sightseeing Places
  • View Spots
  • TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE Route
  • Departure / Final Stations
  • ※The route may be changed
    　depending on circumstances.
Sanyo Course (Osaka-bound)

Seto Inland Sea / Obatake Seto (Setonaikai National Park)

hohu

Seto Inland Sea / Mihara Seto (Setonaikai National Park)

Onomichi

Onomichi Channel (Setonaikai National Park)

Wake

Akashi Kaikyo (Setonaikai National Park)

  • SPOT
    Hofu
    POINT
    The Mohri Museum holds cultural properties from the Mori clan, the former lords of Choshu Domain. You will be able to see and learn about Mori Motonari’s “Moral Principles for My Three Sons,” which gave rise to the famous story of the “Lesson of the Three Arrows.” You will also be able to enjoy strolling through the Mori Garden, a nationally-designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
    SPOT
    Stroll through the Mori Garden
    Visit the Mohri Museum
    *The “Moral Principles for My Three Sons” you will see during the talk is a replica.
  • SPOT
    Seto Inland Sea / Obatake Seto (Setonaikai National Park)
    LOCATION
    Between Obatake Station and Yanai Station
    POINT
    Located between Yanai City and Suo-Oshima Island, the strait boasts one of Japan’s three fastest tidal streams. The ships sailing under Oshima Ohashi, the world’s second longest continuous truss bridge, create a magnificent sight.
  • SPOT
    Seto Inland Sea / Mihara Seto (Setonaikai National Park)
    POINT
    From Mihara Station, runs on the Kure Line along the Seto Inland Sea. Enjoy the beauty of numerous various-sized islands on the shimmering sea.
  • AREA
    Onomichi
    POINT
    Hirayama Ikuo made numerous journeys across the Silk Road in search of the origins of Japanese culture. You can learn about his life and episodes related to the creation of his famous works, while also viewing his art.
    SPOT
    Visit to Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art

  • SPOT
    Onomichi Channel (Setonaikai National Park)
    LOCATION
    Between Higashi-Onomichi Station and Itozaki Station
    POINT
    The channel separates central Onomichi and Mukai-shima Island. Many movies and TV dramas have been set in this stunning location, which features sights including the Onomichi Bridge straddling the channel, shipyards on Mukai-shima Island and ferries traveling back and forth.
  • SPOT
    Wake
    LOCATION
    Between Yoshinaga Station and Wake Station
    POINT
    Wake, Okayama Prefecture, is blessed with an abundance of nature. The sweeping views of the idyllic Japanese countryside from the train windows will soothe your mind.
  • SPOT
    Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Setonaikai National Park)
    LOCATION
    Between Tarumi Station and Maiko Station
    POINT
    The world’s longest suspension bridge with a span of 3,911 m. It connects Kobe City and Awaji Island. The contrast between the colossal bridge, the sea and the sky and the greenery of the island is a stunning sight seen nowhere else.

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) and the Sanyo Course (Shimonoseki-bound), guests transfer from the destination Shimonoseki Station to Kokura Station by the MIZUKAZE bus. (Bus company: Chugoku JR Bus)