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The sightseeing train “etSETOra”

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The sightseeing train “etSETOra”

This sightseeing train allows passengers to enjoy the scenery and sweets of the Seto Inland Sea as they travel.

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This sightseeing train runs from Hiroshima Station to Onomichi Station and back via the JR Kure Line on limited days of the week. You can get on and off at Kure, Akitsu, Takehara, Tadanoumi, and Mihara stations along the way, so you can either take the train all the way through or just to your destination.

The car's interior, with its spacious seating, allows passengers to enjoy the beauty of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Car #1 expresses the autumn atmosphere of Miyajima, and the floor pattern is based on the image of Senjo-kaku (Toyokuni Shrine) on Miyajima. Car #2, with green as its base color, expresses the fresh green of the mountains in the Seto Inland Sea, and the floor pattern is designed to resemble the cobblestones of Onomichi.

On the outbound trip, a sweet box of Japanese and Western sweets (reservation required by 3:00 p.m. three days before boarding, with charge) is offered, and on the return trip, a box of chocolates (reservation required by 4 days before boarding, with charge) is provided. In addition, a bar counter will be open on the return trip only, where passengers can enjoy drinks unique to Hiroshima, such as etSETOra original cocktails, local sake, and local beer.

Specialty products and original goods from Hiroshima are available for sale on board, allowing passengers to enjoy this unique train journey fully.

Highlights

  • This train runs along the seaside on the JR Kure Line.
  • You can take your time to enjoy the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.
  • The interior is decorated in the image of autumn at Miyajima and fresh greenery in the mountains of the Seto Inland Sea.
  • Sweets for both the outbound and return trips are available by reservation.
  • The bar counter, which appears only on the return trip, is a must-see.

Photos

  • The exterior of the building represents the blue of the Seto Inland Sea ocean and the "white" of the waves seen from the shoreline

    The exterior of the building represents the blue of the Seto Inland Sea ocean and the "white" of the waves seen from the shoreline

  • Car＃1 with the image of Miyajima Island and Senjo-Kaku Shrine in autumn, decorated with autumn leaves

    Car＃1 with the image of Miyajima Island and Senjo-Kaku Shrine in autumn, decorated with autumn leaves

  • Car＃2 is inspired by the mountains of the Seto Inland Sea and the cobblestones of Onomichi

    Car＃2 is inspired by the mountains of the Seto Inland Sea and the cobblestones of Onomichi

  • On the return trip, enjoy original cocktails and local sake at the bar counter

    On the return trip, enjoy original cocktails and local sake at the bar counter

  • This train runs along the seaside on the JR Kure Line

    This train runs along the seaside on the JR Kure Line

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do I need a reservation to board the train?
A

Yes, a reservation is required.

Q

Is a passport or other form of identification required to purchase a ticket?
A

No, it is not necessary.

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Details

Name in Japanese
観光列車「etSETOra（エトセトラ）」
Telephone
0570-00-2486 (West Japan Railroad Customer Center)
Operating schedule
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun, national holidays
Time
Outbound trip: Departure from Hiroshima Station at 9:32am
Return trip: Departure from Onomichi Station at 2:38pm
Admission
One-way: Adults 2,520 yen, Children 1,760 yen
Directions
Outbound: JR Hiroshima Station, Return: JR Onomichi Station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Website
Official Website (Japanese)

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