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Sunrise Express Sleeper Train Guide: Tokyo ↔ Takamatsu
A practical guide to the Sunrise Express in both directions between Tokyo and Takamatsu, rather than a fixed-day itinerary. The rides shown take about 9 hours from Takamatsu to Tokyo and about 10 hours from Tokyo to Tak…
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A practical guide to the Sunrise Express in both directions between Tokyo and Takamatsu, rather than a fixed-day itinerary. The rides shown take about 9 hours from Takamatsu to Tokyo and about 10 hours from Tokyo to Takamatsu; treat these as the creator’s reported journey times and check current schedules before traveling. One ride reports a 20,000-yen round-trip fare with a discount. That is a contextual example, not a current fare guarantee. The creator buys tickets at a station machine and notes that the departure platform is planned in advance. For overnight comfort, bring dinner or buy food before boarding, and decide whether you prefer a private room or a lower-cost shared sleeping space. Shower cards are limited, so ask about availability and try to get one as soon as you board.
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These rides show both directions between Tokyo and Takamatsu. The train stops at Okayama; the creator notes that the two connected train sections separate there. On the Tokyo-to-Takamatsu ride, the train also passes Yokohama and stops at Atami. Atami is noted for its onsen, but no particular hot spring visit is shown. On the reverse ride, the creator catches a brief partial view of Mount Fuji from the train in Shizuoka Prefecture; it is a passing view, not a mountain visit. Marunouchi is identi…
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Tokyo StationTokyo Station, Tokyo, Japan
For departure, the creator reports a 20,000-yen round-trip fare after a discount and boards from Platform 9; regard the fare as a reported example, not a current price. The departure platform is planned in advance. Tokyo Station also has an ekiben shop: the creator picks up a beef tongue bento here before boarding.
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Okayama StationOkayama Station, Okayama, Japan
The creator makes a late-night stop here and notes that there are still people around, with about 20 minutes until departure. During the stop, they buy a face towel at a station convenience store. This is also where the creator found that shower cards were sold out, so try to secure one when boarding rather than waiting for a later stop.
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Seto Ohashi BridgeSeto Ohashi Bridge, Japan
The Sunrise Express crosses the Seto Bridge toward Shikoku, with views over the Seto Inland Sea and its smaller islands. The creator recommends looking out for the morning scenery.
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Takamatsu StationTakamatsu Station, Takamatsu, Japan
This is the Takamatsu end of the route. Before departure, the creator stops at a convenience store near the station to pick up dinner and a drink for the overnight ride. The arrival footage also points viewers toward Takamatsu’s gardens and udon without naming a particular garden or restaurant.