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Jul 26, 2022 | 1:21 am

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Originally Posted by freecia

There are a number of compartments on regularly scheduled non-overnight non-cruise trains in Japan. Some are very nice.

I'm a bit partial to JR Kyushu, especially the sightseeing trains. But the other JR regionals have also come up with some really nice competition. I'd love to ride the Iyonada Monogatari again in the Green Suite with the 270 + virtual back view https://youtu.be/zstQ4O9D8Fo?t=1051

You might enjoy Solo Solo Travel and Kuga's Travel on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTp4KZmCI90
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDa...kDtbRmdlqBD3g/

If you like watching in Japanese, Suit Train has a lot of JP train videos over many years, routes, and classes.
The posh stuff https://www.youtube.com/c/%E6%97%85%...8F%AF%E3%81%AA

Food wise, there are sightseeing trains with food emphasis. Aru Ressha 或る列車 aka "Sweets Train" is pretty impressive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFNTDLoAqu4

Some people on the Japan FT started riding the JP rails when dining cars were more a thing and have shared photos, so I can see why the Gran Class food doesn't tip it into the "worth it" category for them.

These are all mostly irregularly-scheduled scenic tourist trains and are not to be compared with regular commuter and long-distance trains.

Gran Class has to be compared with other train cars that ride the rails NOW! Not everyone had the opportunity to meet Agatha Christie on the Orient Express in 1927.

The Narita Express had four-person private compartments in the late 1990s. Do these still exist? (I chose to take the Keisei Skyliner when I discovered that it was cheaper and faster and cleaner!)
Still - Not even close to Gran Class.

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