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Reservations

Please Keep in Mind:

This train operates on weekends and holidays, except for End/Beginning of the Year holidays. The train may be out of service for maintenance purposes. Please see website for more details. ※ Train dates are shown on the website. Reservations open four months in advance, on the first of each month (or, in the event that the first of the month falls 　 on a weekend or national holiday, on the first business day of the month). ※ Trains do not run from Jul. 13 to Sep. 18 due to regularly scheduled inspections. We apologize for any inconvenience.

￥17,500 per person (Includes meal/ Same price for adults・children)(1) Cost is the same regardless of boarding/disembarking station For the elevated observation deck in train car 2, a charge of ￥15,000 per group will be charged in addition to the price listed above (taxes included). We ask that the elevated observation deck be used by 2 to 4 guests at a time. (2) All seats include a complimentary welcome drink (additional drinks may be purchased separately).(3) Guests who fall into the following categories may select the no-meal plan (￥6,000). ･Infants/Children who are too young to eat the meal. ･Guests who will be riding round-trip may vouch to purchase a meal for only one-direction, and opt out of the second meal.(4) With the exception of food or drinks purchased at station kiosks during trip stops, outside food and drinks are prohibited on the train. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

(1) After making a reservation over the E-mail, it will be considered a “pending reservation. ” Once payment has been confirmed, the reservation will be considered complete. (2) Payment is only accepted via direct bank transfer or direct deposit. Other payment methods are not accepted. Instructions and a direct bank transfer/direct deposit form will be sent out after a “pending reservation” is made. Please be sure to complete payment by the date indicated on your forms. ･Any applicable bank fees are the responsibility of the guest. ･If payment is not made before the indicated deadline, the reservation will be treated as a cancellation.(3) Your receipt will serve as proof of payment, so please keep it with you.(4) We cannot accept payment after the date indicated on your forms (since reservations are automatically cancelled after that date.)(5) All boarding passes will be issued as a bundle to the person who registered their information at the time the reservation was made.※ Counting from the day before the trip, reservations should be made 10 days in advance or more. However, in the case that the date 10 days before the tour falls on a weekend or holiday, reservations will still be accepted on the following business day.

Customer ReservationCenter

①Reservation

②Informational Materials Sent to Customer

③Payment

④Ticket(s) Sent to Customer

⑤Train Ride

Hours of Operation: Weekdays from 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Echigo TOKImeki Resort Setsugekka Reservation Center

(does not include holidays)

(1) 11 days before or more(2) 10 days before or less　　(except in cases (3) through (6))(3) 7 days before or less　　(except in cases (4) through (6))(4) Day before the tour is scheduled to occur.(5) At the time the tour is scheduled to start (same-day)　　(except in the case of (6))(6) No-shows without prior contact. / Attempts to cancel after the start of the tour.

None20% of payment

30% of payment　40% of payment50% of payment

100% of payment(no refund)

Counting back starting on the day before the tour.

Cancellation fee■Cancellations

Date/Time of Cancellation

Photo and Image Credits: Ichibansen, Toru IwasaInformation shown in this pamphlet is accurate as of March, 2020.

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(1) Guests are not able to pick seats. For assigned seat numbers, please see the final instructions sent out after payment has been confirmed. Additionally, reservations for train car 2 should be for 2 or more guests. Reservations for groups of 3 to 4 people will be prioritized for the 4-guest box seating available in train car 2. Guests who make reservations for 1, may be asked to share a table with other guests. ※ Reservations of 5 or more guests will be accepted based on availability on a case by case basis.

(2) There is one space available with accommodations for guests in wheelchairs. We ask that guests please notify if they will need these accommodations at the time of making the reservation. (3) Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the train. (4) All boarding passes will be issued as a bundle to the person who registered their information at the time the reservation was made. (5) Boarding is limited to guests and those accompanying them. Resale or transfer of tickets to a third party is prohibited. (6) Guests’ personal information which is registered at the time of reservation will not be used for anything except when necessary for future Resort Train operations. (7) Cancellation fee(s):

A. If a guest wishes to cancel their trip after the completion and confirmation of the reservation (contract), the following cancellation fee(s) will apply to each individual. B. In the case that a guest does not board for personal reasons, no refund will be issued. In the case of outstanding circumstances in which the train is unable to operate, guests will be notified before the planned departure time if it is possible, and payment

will be refunded. C. For changes or cancellations, please contact the Reservation Center. In such circumstances, the company’s travel policy will be upheld. Refunds will be conducted as outlined below. In the case that the boarding pass has already been mailed, please return

it to the Reservation Center. (Shipping and handling will fees shall be the responsibility of the customer.) D. Please understand that requests for refunds cannot be accepted after the train has departed, and should be requested in advance. (8) Meals will vary by season. Alternatives or substitutions due to food allergies are unavailable. (9) Health management strictly prohibits taking home any leftover food from the train. We apologize for any inconveniences.

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This observation deck is open to all passengers, offering a wide view of the area’ s beautiful scenery.

Car 1 features lounge seating with a spectacular view of the Sea of Japan and Mt. Myoko, and a beautiful interior décor designed around the fine grain of Echigo Cedar wood and the rich golden color of harvest season. The perfect way to experience the diverse natural scenery of Niigata, across both land and sea.

Boasting windows among the largest of any train in Japan. The glass also features heat shielding, and blocks over 99.99% of UV rays, for a comfortable trip even on sunny days.

This lounge offers a comfortable space to relax and enjoy local sake or wine made in the area along the route.

Car 2 features restaurant car seating with large tables and plenty of room, for the ultimate travel dining experience.

The end of Car 2 features a unique observation deck (fits up to four passengers at once) that offers a view from the front or back of the train, with stunning scenery you won’ t find on any other train.

Car 1 Passenger Deck

Car 2 Observation DeckCar 1 Passenger Seating

Car 1 Passenger Seating Car 2 Sakura Lounge Car 2 Passenger SeatingCar 2 Passenger Seating

The Echigo TOKImeki Railway is proud to present the Echigo TOKImeki Resort Setsugekka ( 雪月花 ) sightseeing train. Having secured the greatest view in the country within its passenger cars, it was built in a luxurious fashion appropriate for the train to be crowned a resort in itself. The picturesque views of the Sea of Japan coast can at times be harsh, and at times gracious with its blessings. The magnificent mountain ranges of Myoko call forward the title of “Echigo’s Mt. Fuji.”Watch through the train’s broad windows as the sea and mountains seem to approach with intensity. For meals, we pride ourselves in our exclusive choice of regionally-grown, seasonal ingredients in the meals we prepare. We also make it a point to focus on the “flavor” of Niigata when deciding the train cars’ interior décor as well, so no matter how many times passengers ride, they are sure to encounter something new.Enjoy the beautiful views made possible by the region’s clearly defined four seasons, all while partaking in a meal prepared by making the best use of the ingredients picked in those very same locations.

One ride will let the passenger get their fill of sea and mountain scenery.The location is brimming with the fresh fruits of the sea and mountains.

Myokosan and HiuchiyamaMountain Backdrop

Sea of Japan’s Grand Panorama

Station in the tunnel

Sea of Japan

Mt.Myoko

Mt.Hiuchi

NaoetsuNaoetsuTsutsuishiTsutsuishi

Joetsu Myoko

Nihongi

Myoko Kogen

Joetsu MyokoItoigawa

Nihongi

Myoko Kogen

Toyama

Nagano

KashiwazakiNagaoka

Niigata

Tsubame Sanjo

Sado・OgiNiigata Airport

Hakuba

Mt.Yakeyama

Mt.Shirouma

Arrival Tokyo・Tokyo International Airport・Narita International AirportArrival Matsumoto・Kofu

Arrival Fukui・Osaka・Kyoto

Tokamachi

Echigo Yuzawa

Tateyama

Mt.Naeba

Mt.Hakkai

Mt.Kurohime

Hokuriku

Hokuriku Shinkansen

u Shin

Kanazawa

Nihongi Switchback Station

Winner in the Design category of the SBID International Design Awards (held by the Society of British and International Design) • Silver award at the FDA Asia Design Awards (held by the Hong Kong Designers Association) • Gold winner at the 10th IDA International Design Awards (USA) • Encouragement prize & judging committee chair’s award at the Japan Wood Design Awards (held by the National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization and others) • 2016 Good Design Award (held by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion) • Rural Creation Award at the Furusato Meihin of the Year (sponsored by the Cabinet Office; the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries; and the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry) • Good Lighting Award (held by the Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan) • 2017 Laurel Prize (selected by the Japan Railfan Club)

Image is for illustration purpose. There may be some changes in the menu.

Image is for illustration purpose. There may be some changes in the menu. The photo is from December, 2016 or earlier.The photo is from December, 2016 or earlier.

Supervised by Ryuta Iizuka, owner-chef of the restaurant Ryuzu (in Roppongi, Tokyo)

Prepared by Tsuyoshi Ishizuka,chef at the Hotel Century Ikaya (by Naoetsu Sta. in Joetsu City)

Supervised and prepared by Takao Aoki, fifth-generation owner of the restaurant Tsurugiya (in Itoigawa City, Niigata)

Born in Tokamachi City, Niigata in 1968. After working at the Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay and Hotel The Manhattan, in 1994, he became line chef at the Taillevent Robuchon. He then spent time in France, working at two- and three-star restaurants before returning to Japan. After honing his skills working at a restaurant affiliated with Joël Robuchon, in 2005, he became chef at l’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, helping earn it two Michelin stars over the next five years. In 2011, he opened his own restaurant, Ryuzu, in Roppongi, Tokyo. He was awarded Bronze at the 9th MAFF Ryori Masters ceremony.RESTAURANT RyuzuMichelin Guide Tokyo Yokohama Shonan 2012 ̶ Awarded 1 Star　　Michelin Guide Tokyo Yokohama Shonan 2013 & 2014 ̶ Awarded 2 Stars　　Michelin Guide Tokyo 2015‒2020 ̶ Awarded 2 Stars

After Naoetsu Town (now Joetsu City) was selected as the starting point for what is now the JR Shin’etsu Main Line, Hotel Century Ikaya opened there in 1886. In 1897, after the railroad opened, the hotel moved to its current location by Naoetsu Station. The Colonial-style front entrance of the hotel served as a symbol of the Naoetsu Station area from its completion in 1913 until its demolition in 1986 due to hotel construction work, appearing in movies and in the Fumiko Hayashi novel Horoki (A Wanderer’s Notebook).

Born in Itoigawa City, Niigata in 1950. Since then, his skills working at a high class restaurant in Tsukiji, Kyoto, Kanazawa.

The restaurant Tsurugiya This high-end restaurant boasts some two centuries of history. The name “Tsurugiya” literally means “house where cranes come;” according to oral history, the name refers to a family of cranes that alighted on the house’s pine tree ̶ a highly auspicious omen. Later, in 1878, Tsurugiya served the Meiji emperor in Itoigawa during his visit to the Hokuriku region, according to records.

Departing from Jōetsumyōkō Station (morning): Jōetsumyōkō Sta. → Itoigawa Sta. ̶ French Cuisine

Departing from Itoigawa Station (afternoon): Itoigawa Sta. → Jōetsumyōkō Sta. ̶ Japanese Cuisine

Head of Meals and Services for the Echigo Tokimeki Resort Setsugekka

Toru IwasaCEO and Creative Director of JiyujinBorn in Tokyo in 1967. After establishing a design firm in 1989 while still a student at Musashino Art University, he later turned his sights to editing work. In 2000, he started the magazine Jiyujin.In 2004, he relocated from Tokyo to Minamiuonuma City, Niigata.In 2014, he provided comprehensive direction, from interior design to meals, for Satoyama Jujo, a hotel opened by Iwasa in Niigata’s Osawaya-ma Onsen. Satoyama Jujo was selected as one of the Good Design Awards Best 100.Since 2016 to 2018, Iwasa has served as a judge for the Good Design Awards. He has also handled project direction and operational manage-ment for the accommodations facilities Hotel Koo Otsu Hyaku-cho and Hakone Honbako, both of which opened in 2018.

Head of Train Planning and Design for the Echigo Tokimeki Resort Setsugekka

Yasuyuki KawanishiRepresentative Director of Ichibansen First Class Architect OfficeBorn in Nara in 1976. After finishing his master’s program in Architecture in the Division of Design Science at Chiba University, he was invited to study at the School of Architecture of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He went on to work at the Paris research base for SNCF-AREP, the French national railway company. He has also worked with A. Kuryu Architect & Associates Co., Ltd. and Energy Labo (Kitayama & Company); today, he serves as the representative director of Ichibansen, and as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Architecture of the Chiba University Faculty of Engineering. Kawanishi’s work on the Setsugekka train has won the Public Space Design category of the SBID International Design Award, as well as a Silver Award from Hong Kong’s DFA Awards. His renovation work for Nakamura Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway won a Railway Design award from the prestigious Watford Group Brunel Awards in 2014. He has also won many other domestic and international honors. His work has included trains and stations, as well as offices, homes, factories, preschools and kindergartens, facilities for people with disabilities, and more, all featuring user-oriented design.

For the Echigo Tokimeki Resort Setsugekka train, we have worked to create a truly one-of-a-kind “made in Niigata” experience, using a variety of local techniques and technolo-gies. Every part of the train is designed to enable passengers to enjoy the incredible beauty of the sea and mountains of Niigata in comfort.After we designed the seats and tables in the passenger areas, they were carefully made, one by one, by artisans who had made seats for the imperial family’s private train. That being said, though, we hope that passengers do not spend their entire trip seated.We recommend visiting the Sakura Lounge and the train’s observation deck ̶ by getting up and walking around the Setsugekka train, and stepping off onto the platform at each of the stops, passengers can add even more to their travel, and enjoy even better views. We look forward to seeing you on the Setsugekka.

In order to offer truly exceptional meals, we put a particu-lar emphasis on using ingredients from Niigata, prepared with the finest techniques. The natural bounty of Niigata is one reason why these meals are so delicious, but there is also another reason: a great deal of trial and error by each restaurant, working to craft meals perfectly suited to be served on a train. In particular, the delicate dishes produced by Chef Iizuka of Ryuzu proved particularly difficult to reproduce, leading to constant experimentation and testing. The result of this effort speaks for itself. We hope you will enjoy the outstanding cuisine of Tsurugiya and Ryuzu, alongside the breathtaking natural beauty of Niigata.

Meals: Enjoy the Flavors of NiigataAbout the Train

Ekiben: Boxed Meals Sold at Train Stations

Prepared and sold by Yamazakiya (Hotel Heimat) (in Joetsu City, Niigata)

Access

Experience Travel like Never Before, with a Beautiful Interior Featuring Echigo Cedar, Yasuda Tile, and Other Local Natural Materials from Niigata.

Restroom SAKURA Lounge Car 2 Passenger Seating18 Passengers

Car 1 Passenger Seating

For guests in wheelchairs

22 PassengersThe elevated observation deck

(Required additional charge)4 Passengers

The elevated observation deck(All guests are available.)

Car 2Car 1For Ichiburi・Itoigawa・Myokokogen For NaoetsuThe Sea of Japan / Myokosan Side

※Guests are not able to pick seats.

Premium Ingredients The name “Setsugekka” literally means “snow, moon, and flowers,” referring to the natural beauty of all four seasons. Fittingly, the meals served on this train are made using seasonal local ingredients, to match the seasonal beauty of land and sea that passengers can enjoy along the way.

Premium Techniques The meals served on the train are prepared by expert chefs from high-end restaurants in the area, for dishes designed to bring out the best of the local ingredients.

Access to Joetsu Myoko Station

Access to Itoigawa Station

1hr. 50min. via the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo to Joetsu Myoko)3hr. 50min. via the JR Tokaido Line・Kosei Line・Hokuriku Main Line (Osaka to Kanazawa) OR the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kanazawa to Joetsu Myoko)3hr. 30min. via the JR Chuo Main Line・Shinonoi Line (Nagoya to Nagano) OR the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (Nagano to Joetsu Myoko)2hr. via JR Limited Express (Niigata to Joetsu Myoko)

Awards

Yamazakiya was established in 1901, and ever since, their chefs have lovingly prepared choice ingredients to use in the ekiben boxed meals that they carefully assemble, one by one. Their Tara-Meshi boxed meal was selected as the top winner at JR-East’s 2012 Ekiben Grand Prix, and their Iso no Isaribi boxed meal won both second place and the regional prize at the 2013 Ekiben Grand Prix. Also in 2013, their Kamabuta Bento boxed meal won the top prize in a local ekiben boxed meal contest. Yamazakiya’s boxed meals make the perfect companion to bring along for a truly delicious trip!

This famous ekiben boxed meal is still sold the old-fashioned way ̶ you can still buy one from a walking vendor on the train platform. Only available from Yamazakiya, at Jōetsumyōkō and Naoetsu Stations. • Walking vendor sales available at Naoetsu Station train platform only.• With the exception of ekiben boxed meals sold on the train or at stations where the

train stops, food and drink may not be brought onto the train.

Tara-Meshi: This cod-based boxed meal was selected as the top winner at JR-East’s 2012 Ekiben Grand Prix.

2hr. via the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo to Itoigawa)3hr. 30min. via the JR Tokaido Line・Kosei Line・Hokuriku Main Line (Osaka to Kanazawa) OR the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kanazawa to Itoigawa)4hr. via the JR Tokaido Line・Kosei Line・Hokuriku Main Line (Nagoya to Kanazawa) OR the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen (Kanazawa to Itoigawa)2hr. via JR Limited Express (Niigata to Naoetsu) OR the Echigo TOKImeki Railway Nihonkai Hisui Line (Naoetsu to Itoigawa)

From TokyoFrom Osaka

From NagoyaFrom Niigata

（From March to mid-December ）Train Route Schedule

Departing from Joetsu Myoko Station (morning)Joetsu Myoko → Itoigawa (French Cuisine)

Departing from Itoigawa Station (afternoon)Itoigawa → Joetsu Myoko (Japanese Cuisine)

• Passengers may also get on the train at Myōkō Kōgen Station, but trains from there do not slow down at some scenic points along the way, nor will the mini-tour of Nihongi Station be available.

• If you wish to get on the train at Myōkō Kōgen Station, please be sure to mention this when making your reservation.

• Meals are available after the train leaves Nihongi Station.

• Passengers may get off at Myōkō Kōgen Station (the closest station to Akakura Onsen). If you wish to get off at Myōkō Kōgen Station, please be sure to mention this when making your reservation.

• Meals are available after the train leaves Itoigawa Station. • Depending on circumstances, the stop at Tsutsuishi

Station may be shortened. • To coincide with the Takada Cherry Blossom Festival,

train rides from April 4‒12 continue beyond the usual final stop (Jōetsumyōkō Station), to Takada Station. (Passengers may still get off at Jōetsumyōkō Station. Train arrives at Takada Station at 17:02.)

※During the winter season, there is a special schedule will be operated. Please check our website for more details.

Toyama Airport

Arrival Komatsu Airport

Naoetsu

Tsutsuishi

Itoigaw

Myoko Kogen

Nihongi

Joetsu Myoko

Arrives: 11:16 / Departs: 11:30Arrives: 12:12 / Departs: 12:26

Arrives: 12:46 / Departs: 12:56

Arrives: 13:16Arrives: 10:35 / Departs: 10:56

Departs: 10:19

Arrives: 15:58 / Departs: 16:16 Arrives: 16:44Arrives: 14:18 / Departs: 14:27

Departs: 13:59

Turn-around

Naoetsu

Tsutsuishi

Myoko Kogen

Nihongi

Joetsu Myoko

Itoigaw

Niigata

SadoShinkansenLimited Express

Itoigawa

Joetsu Myoko

Nagano

Nagoya

Narita

Kanazawa

Arrival Osaka

Haneda

Sea of Japan

Mt.Myoko

Mt.Hiuchi

Joetsu Myoko

Nihongi

Myoko Kogen

Nihongi

Myoko Kogen

Toyama

Nagano

KashiwazakiNagaoka

Niigata

Tsubame Sanjo

Hakuba

Mt.Yakeyama

Mt.Shirouma

Tokamachi

Echigo Yuzawa

Tateyama

Mt.Naeba

Mt.Hakkai

Mt.Kurohime

Hokuriku

Hokuriku Shinkansen

u Shin

Kanazawa

Access

Awards

Toyama Airport

Naoetsu

Tsutsuishi

Itoigaw

Myoko Kogen

Nihongi

Joetsu Myoko

Departs: 10:19

Departs: 13:59

Turn-around

Naoetsu

Tsutsuishi

Myoko Kogen

Nihongi

Joetsu Myoko

Itoigaw

Niigata

Itoigawa

Joetsu Myoko

Nagano

Nagoya

Narita

Kanazawa

Arrival Osaka

Haneda

Sea of Japan

Mt.Myoko

Mt.Hiuchi

Joetsu Myoko

Nihongi

Myoko Kogen

Nihongi

Myoko Kogen

Toyama

Nagano

KashiwazakiNagaoka

Niigata

Tsubame Sanjo

Hakuba

Mt.Yakeyama

Mt.Shirouma

Tokamachi

Echigo Yuzawa

Tateyama

Mt.Naeba

Mt.Hakkai

Mt.Kurohime

Hokuriku

Hokuriku Shinkansen

u Shin

Kanazawa

Access

Awards

Toyama Airport

Naoetsu

Tsutsuishi

Itoigaw

Myoko Kogen

Nihongi

Joetsu Myoko

Departs: 10:19

Departs: 13:59

Turn-around

Naoetsu

Tsutsuishi

Myoko Kogen

Nihongi

Joetsu Myoko

Itoigaw

Niigata

Itoigawa

Joetsu Myoko

Nagano

Nagoya

Narita

Kanazawa

Arrival Osaka

Haneda

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