In Japan, it costs nearly $3,000 for one person to ride on a new luxury train that launched this week, and the highest price is nearly $10,000, for
In Japan, it costs nearly $3,000 for one person to ride on a new luxury train that launched this week, and the highest price is nearly $10,000, for what resembles a cruise ship experience traveling through Japan’s scenic eastern countryside. If you want to ride, plan ahead: the train is sold out through March of 2018.
Officially launched Monday, the Train Suite Shiki-Shima from the East Japan Railway Co. can carry a maximum of 34 passengers. There are 17 suites on the train; some have lofts and a traditional wooden bath. Luxury touches range from a piano bar to specially designed staff uniforms.
For paying a steep price, travelers will get premium services that include the offer of a limousine ride and complimentary luggage service between their homes and their room on the train. Before the trip, the train’s staff meets with passengers to ensure the trip is customized to their needs.
The train departs from an exclusive Platform 13 1/2 in Tokyo’s at Ueno Station, which also includes a private lounge.
