JR WEST SIGHTSEEING RAPID TRAIN
Ametsuchi観光列車 あめつち
A two-car sightseeing train for enjoying San’in scenery, local culture and food at a relaxed pace.
THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT
A basic fare ticket alone is not enough
Ametsuchi is not a limited express. Every seat is a reserved Green Car seat on a local/rapid train.How to reserve
- 1
Check the operating calendar
The route and operating day change. Confirm the exact Ametsuchi service first.
- 2
Reserve from one month before
Sales normally begin at 10:00 one month before departure.
- 3
Choose the train and seat
Buy the basic fare and the local-train reserved-seat Green Ticket through e5489, a JR ticket office or an eligible travel agency.
- 4
Collect the ticket before boarding
Tickets booked through e5489 usually need to be collected at an eligible JR station before travel.
THREE MAIN OPERATING PATTERNS
The route changes by operating day
One round trip normally operates on selected days. Do not assume the regular Tottori–Izumoshi route is running.Tottori ↔ Izumoshi
The main route links Tottori, Kurayoshi, Yonago, Yasugi, Matsue and Izumoshi. Some return services may terminate at Yonago.
Yonago ↔ Izumoyokota
A special operating pattern entering the Kisuki Line through Yasugi, Matsue, Shinji and Kisuki.
Tottori ↔ Kinosaki Onsen
A special eastbound route along the San’in Main Line through Iwami, Hamasaka and Toyooka.
ON BOARD
What to enjoy on board
The train is designed around the landscapes and culture of San’in rather than speed.Scenic slow running
On applicable routes, the train slows near highlights such as Mt. Daisen, Lake Shinji, the Hii River and the Sea of Japan.
53 reserved Green seats
The small two-car train has 26 seats in Car 1 and 27 in Car 2, so early booking is sensible.
Local commentary
An attendant or local guide may introduce scenery and culture; the arrangement depends on the route.
Pre-order meals
Selected meals and sweets can be ordered separately through tabiwa after your seat is reserved. Availability and deadlines vary.
BEFORE YOU GO
Before boarding
- ✓Confirm the operating route and day on the official calendar.
- ✓Carry both the basic fare ticket and the reserved-seat Green Ticket.
- ✓If ordering food, reserve the seat first because the seat number is required.
- ✓Check current times, stops and service notices again before departure.
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