Yamaguchi JR Sightseeing Train Marumaru no Hanashi (〇〇のはなし) Ticket

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• What is "〇〇のはなし"?

"〇〇のはなし" (Marumaru no Hanashi) is a sightseeing train operated by JR West on the San'in Main Line since 2017. Its route covers Shimonoseki, Shin-Shimonoseki, Nagato, and Higashihagi, with some services extending to Senzaki. The train runs through the three cities of Hagi, Nagato, and Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and its name is cleverly combined with the first syllables of the three cities' Japanese names, "はHa・なNa・しShi".

The train's design is centered on the theme of "the history of mutual attraction between Japan and the West": Carriage No. 1 is in a Japanese style, while Carriage No. 2 is in a Western style. The train body is themed around the ocean that connects the two cities and is decorated with Natsumi mandarin oranges representing Hagi City and Hama cotton flowers representing Shimonoseki City, echoing the historical stories of this land.

The route offers stunning coastal scenery where Hibiki Beach meets the Sea of ​​Japan, making it ideal for travelers who enjoy railway travel and local culture to plan an in-depth tour of Yamaguchi Prefecture.

• What are the special experiences on board "〇〇のはなし"?

In addition to enjoying the stunning coastal scenery along the San'in Main Line, passengers on the "〇〇のはなし" train can also participate in interactive Q&A sessions focusing on tourist attractions, history, culture, and local specialties of Hagi City, Nagato City, and Shimonoseki City, allowing them to learn about the stories of the cities along the line while enjoying the scenery.

The dining experience is equally abundant: heading towards Higashi Hagi, you can reserve the "Dream Talk Bento" made by the long-established ryotei, as well as the "Chat About Dreams! Slightly Tipsy Set" which comes with two kinds of local sake and pickled side dishes; heading towards Shimonoseki and Shin-Shimonoseki, you can choose the "Hagi Dessert Set" from the popular Hagi confectionery shop; and those boarding at Akawa Station can also reserve the "Akawa Rice Sandwich Box" made with local ingredients, limited to 10 servings per day.

Along the train route, there are also unique facilities such as Akawa Shop and Senzaki Kitchen Road Station, where you can take advantage of the stops to purchase local delicacies and souvenirs; souvenirs, sake and original train merchandise are also sold on board, and only electronic payments are accepted.