Tour of Twilight Express | MIZUKAZE・瑞風 [Fair Wind]

The experience in the Twilight Express | MIZUKAZE can be best summarized as the process of capturing memorable transient moments of passing scenery that could be cherish forever. One can savor the passing scenery and all its seasonal expressions over a sumptuous meal in the dining car, while enjoying the fresh breeze on the observation deck, or while relaxing in the lounge car or the comfort of your room. At the special train stops patrons can encounter the people, towns and culture of each region. The design was a collaboration between architects, industrial designers, fashion designers, and even musicians to bring about a delightful, sophisticated design. Based on the concept of “Superior quality with a touch of nostalgia”, the train has a “nostalgic modern” design, which creates an air of refinement and a relaxing, evocative atmosphere. MIZUKAZE promises you an unforgettable experience. The wonders of beautiful Japan can be savored in the cuisine served on MIZUKAZE. Planned by by top-class culinary artisans, dishes contain an extravagant variety of ingredients from along the route, and are made on board. The unique cuisine of MIZUKAZE is one more thing to look forward to. TWLIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE runs through the Sanyo and Sanin regions, which have a wealth of history, culture, and spectacular natural landscapes. As the day flows from morning to evening, savor the passing scenery in all its seasonal expressions over a sumptuous meal in the dining car, while enjoying the fresh breeze on the observation deck, or relaxing in the lounge car or the comfort of your room. MIZUKAZE takes up the pride and tradition of the former Twilight Express. The forerunner of Japan’s sleeper trains, the Twilight Express ran between Osaka and Sapporo. Although the popular service was discontinued in 2015, its pride and tradition live on, in MIZUKAZE.

References:
1] Twilight Express MIZUKAZE. Accessed [August 7th 2023]: https://www.twilightexpress-mizukaze....
2] 【祝】『TWILIGHT EXPRESS 瑞風』一番列車　ようこそ山口へ！　2017.6.18 - YouTube
3] https://www.twilightexpress-mizukaze....