Twilight Express Mizukaze Guide And Map
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
This sublime “cruise train” leaves from Kyoto and explores the coastlines of western Honshu.
[Twilight Express Mizukaze en route — image © Rail Man Photo
Office]
JR West’s Twilight Express Mizukaze is a sublime “cruise train” that leaves from Kyoto and explores the coastlines of western Honshu. The stunning art-deco design of the train calls to mind the elegance of an earlier age. The guest suites are spacious and relaxing, while the dining rooms and lounge have a touch or European elegance.
With 1-night/2-day and 2-night/3-day courses, a voyage on the Twilight Express Mizukaze will be the highlight of any Japan trip. Like the other cruise trains, tickets are by application and you must apply well in advance.
[Twilight Express Mizukaze deluxe suite room — image © Rail Man Photo
Office]
Twilight Express Mizukaze Route Map
This map summarises the different routes taken by the Twilight Express Mizukaze. You can also find an interactive Google map further down the page.
Visit the Twilight Express Mizukaze official
website
for timetables, images of the seats and compartments, information about
destinations, and more.
[Twilight Express Mizukaze dining car — image © Rail Man Photo
Office]
Schedules
There are five different courses throughout the year. See the official Twilight Express Mizukaze website for details.
Twilight Express Mizukaze Google Map
You can zoom into this Google map of the different Twilight Express Mizukaze train routes, as well as using it to get directions to different points along the route.
Reservations
- You can apply for tickets through the official Twilight Express Mizukaze website.
- Only in Japanese through Japanese travel companies and JR.
Fares
- 2-day/1-night trip: from Y325,000 double occupancy
- 3-night/4-day trip: from Y610,000 double occupancy
Japan’s Special Trains
Here are the other special luxury, sleeper, cuisine and sightseeing trains:
- Gran Class Shinkansen (JR East)
- Saphir Odoriko (JR East)
- 36+3 (JR Kyushu)
- Aru Ressha (JR Kyushu)
- Fuji Excursion (JR East)
- Kyo Train Garaku (Hankyu Line)
- Resort Shirakami (JR East)
- Shimakaze (Kintetsu Line)
- Shikoku Cuisine Trains (JR Shikoku)
- Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumi (JR Central and West)
- Kurobe Gorge Railway (Kurobekeikoku Tetsudo)
- Sagano Romantic Train (Sagano Scenic)
- Train Suite Shiki-Shima (JR East)
- Twilight Express Mizukaze (JR West)
- West Express Ginga (JR West)
- Seven Stars in Kyushu (JR Kyushu)
- Japan Special Trains home page
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For a quick overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide.
- Check if a visa is required for Japan
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com.
- Buy Japan Rail Tickets and Shinkansen Tickets Online.
- For tips on where to stay, see Where To Stay In Kyoto.
- See my Packing List For Japan.
- Purchase an eSim or SIM card for Japan.
- Compare flight prices on Skyscanner.
- Consider a Japan Rail Pass - see if it’s worth for you.
- Consider a travel insurance.