Tokaido Shinkansen Runs First Overnight Service
The Tokaido Shinkansen operated its first overnight service ahead of the Obon holiday period, offering travelers a 15,000 yen trip from the Tokyo area to Kyoto and Shin-Osaka while allowing them to save on hotel costs and arrive earlier than the first regular morning trains. (News On Japan)
The Tokaido Shinkansen launched its inaugural overnight service just before the Obon holiday, providing a 15,000 yen fare from Tokyo to Kyoto and Shin-Osaka. This Tokaido Lumiere Express transported passengers from Tokyo, Shinagawa, and Shin-Yokohama stations late at night, arriving in Kyoto and Shin-Osaka before 7 a.m. on August 10.
The train stopped at Gifu-Hashima Station for six hours, allowing travelers to save on accommodation and arrive earlier than the first morning Shinkansen. The service featured a women-only car and sold out within two days of its release. Passengers praised the journey as comfortable and relaxing. JR Central plans to evaluate the trial service to determine future nighttime train operations.
Typhoon No. 15 is anticipated to impact the Kanto region on August 11, causing strong winds, heavy rain, and potential disruptions to regular rail, expressway, and flight services across Japan.
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