Application Period Announced for 'TRAIN SUITE SHIKISHIMA' Departures from December 2026 to March 2027
JR East has announced the operational summary and reservation period for its luxury cruise train, 'TRAIN SUITE SHIKISHIMA,' for the winter season spanning December 2026 to March 2027.
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East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has announced that the application period for its luxury cruise train 'TRAIN SUITE SHIKISHIMA' for departures between December 2026 and March 2027 has been finalized. 'TRAIN SUITE SHIKISHIMA' operates with the goal of becoming a 'bridge connecting regions' by uncovering local charms and sharing information through unique railway journeys.
### 1. Winter 2026-2027 Operational Summary
The two courses renewed last year—the '3-Day/2-Night Winter Course' and '2-Day/1-Night Winter Course'—will continue to be offered for the 2026 fiscal year.
- **3-Day/2-Night Winter Course:**
- **Theme:** 'A journey wrapped in the warmth of crafts nurtured by long winters, feeling the bustle of rich seafood.'
- **Route:** Departing from Ueno Station, visiting Mizusawa and Kitakami (Iwate Prefecture), Goshogawara and Hirosaki (Aomori Prefecture), and Shiogama (Miyagi Prefecture).
- **2-Day/1-Night Winter Course:**
- **Theme:** 'A journey to encounter the beauty of living in the home of pottery and taste the blessings of clear highland water.'
- **Route:** Departing from Ueno Station, visiting Mashiko (Tochigi Prefecture), and Kobuchizawa and Hakushu (Yamanashi Prefecture).
All 'TRAIN SUITE SHIKISHIMA' journeys are sold as travel products planned by travel agencies. Sales will be handled by JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd., as well as other major travel agencies.
### 2. Operational Schedule
- **(1) 3-Day/2-Night Course Departures (Tuesdays):** Scheduled throughout the period from Dec 2026 to Mar 2027.
- **(2) 2-Day/1-Night Course Departures (Saturdays):** Scheduled throughout the period from Dec 2026 to Mar 2027.
### 1. Winter 2026-2027 Operational Summary
The two courses renewed last year—the '3-Day/2-Night Winter Course' and '2-Day/1-Night Winter Course'—will continue to be offered for the 2026 fiscal year.
- **3-Day/2-Night Winter Course:**
- **Theme:** 'A journey wrapped in the warmth of crafts nurtured by long winters, feeling the bustle of rich seafood.'
- **Route:** Departing from Ueno Station, visiting Mizusawa and Kitakami (Iwate Prefecture), Goshogawara and Hirosaki (Aomori Prefecture), and Shiogama (Miyagi Prefecture).
- **2-Day/1-Night Winter Course:**
- **Theme:** 'A journey to encounter the beauty of living in the home of pottery and taste the blessings of clear highland water.'
- **Route:** Departing from Ueno Station, visiting Mashiko (Tochigi Prefecture), and Kobuchizawa and Hakushu (Yamanashi Prefecture).
All 'TRAIN SUITE SHIKISHIMA' journeys are sold as travel products planned by travel agencies. Sales will be handled by JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd., as well as other major travel agencies.
### 2. Operational Schedule
- **(1) 3-Day/2-Night Course Departures (Tuesdays):** Scheduled throughout the period from Dec 2026 to Mar 2027.
- **(2) 2-Day/1-Night Course Departures (Saturdays):** Scheduled throughout the period from Dec 2026 to Mar 2027.