About WEST EXPRESS Ginga

Club Tourism 's "WEST EXPRESS Ginga" tour and travel special! We introduce tours and internal facilities on the long-distance train "WEST EXPRESS Ginga," which connects customers to attractive areas all over Western Japan. Tour search and application are also easy.

What is "WEST EXPRESS GINGA"?

The attractive regions of each region are likened to stars, and the train connects these regions. The navy blue color of the train represents the beautiful sea and sky that Western Japan is proud of. Why not take a trip on this train that connects you to the attractive regions of Western Japan?

Vehicle Information

Car 1 Green Car Reserved Seat
"First Seat"

The seating consists of two seats facing each other in one box, and in the center of the box there is a large foldable table and table lamp.
When operating as a night train, one person is permitted per booth. When you are ready to rest, you can fold down the adjustable backrest to turn the booth into a bed.

Car 1 exclusive lounge

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A lounge exclusively for Green Car passengers. It also has travel-Image books.

*Depending on the situation, books may not be available.
*In the case of a Club Tourism chartered tour, the contents may differ from those presented.

Car 2: Ordinary car reserved seat
"Couchette (women's seat)"

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These seats allow you to lie down and relax, just like the simple sleeping berths of the past.
Each booth has two rows of seats, for a total of four, making it perfect for groups. Each seat is equipped with individual lighting and a Kurashiki canvas storage compartment for added comfort.

*In the case of a Club Tourism chartered tour, the contents may differ from those presented.

Car 2: Ordinary car reserved seat
Reclining seats (women's seats)

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The seats are wider than those on regular express trains and have a deeper reclining angle, allowing passengers to relax even on long-distance trips. The women's seats in car 2 are brightly colored and the seats are arranged in a staggered pattern.

*In the case of a Club Tourism chartered tour, the contents may differ from those shown.

Car 3: Reserved seat
Reclining seats

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Like the reclining seats in Car 2, the seats have more space between the front and back than those in regular express trains, and the reclining angle is deeper, allowing you to relax even on long-distance trips. The seats in Car 3 are blue-based.

Car No. 3 free space
"Morning Star"

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A free space with a calm atmosphere lit by table lamps. Please spend some quiet time reading or relaxing here.

Car 5: Reserved seat
"Couchette"

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Like the couchettes in car 2, these seats allow you to lie down and relax, like the simple sleeping berths of the past.
Each booth has two rows of seats, for a total of four, making it perfect for groups. Each seat is equipped with individual lighting and a Kurashiki canvas storage compartment for added comfort.
In addition, car 5 is equipped with wheelchair-accessible seats, a toilet, and a washbasin.

Car 6 free space
"comet"

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This is a free space located right next to the crew compartment, where you can enjoy the unique view of the passing scenery that is unique to the Suisei and not available from your seat.

Car No.6 Green Private Room
"Premier Room"

These are private rooms where you can enjoy private space, with a total of five rooms: four private rooms for multiple people and one private room for single people.
The bench-style seats are positioned diagonally from the window, allowing passengers to enjoy a wide, dynamic view of the scenery. When you want to rest, you can fold down the adjustable backrest to turn the seat into a bed.
When you leave your room, you can lock it using your numbered room key.