Carriage
facilities
With a lot of space between them, the reclining seat provides plenty of room.
The large windows allow you to fully appreciate the transition of the seasons in Shinshu.
We can promise a relaxing journey whether travelling individually or as a group.
JR Ōito Line
Trip to Hakuba / Northern Alps
Observation room
Seating
Sit on the sofa or bench in the observation room behind the drivers cab and
enjoy the dynamic view from the large window.
The rotatable reclining seats have plenty of leg room and are widely spaced
come with a small table and can be turned to face each other.
Carriage
monitor
Multi-function
toilet
The forward view,
an overview of
carriage events,
tourist information
DVDs, and the like
are broadcast.
The large western-style
toilet is ﬁtted with a
baby bed and is
wheelchair friendly.
◀To Minami-Otari・Nagano
To Matsumoto▶
Car 2: 34 seats + wheelchair space
9
8
7
Resort View Furusato
6
Observation room
5
4
3
Space for wheelchair
2
Multi-function toilet
1
Men’s toilet
Side Entry Door
Driver’s cab
Car 1: 44 seats
Side Entry Door
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9
8
7
6
5
4
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2
1
Observation room
Washroom
Driver’s cab
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Note: You can call JR East from overseas.
Our international telephone number is +81 (50) 2016-1603.
10:00 to 18:00, every day of the year except during the year-end / new year holidays
The information in this pamphlet is current as of September 2014.
JR-EAST
A spacious and welcoming resort train
What is a“Switch-back”?
1 Obasute Station Observation Deck
Resort View Furusato
The Zenkoji-daira scenery, known as one of Japan’ s 3 great
views, as well as the now uncommon “switch-back” can be
appreciated here.
This new-style resort train
is equipped with a hybrid
engine system and runs
along the Ōito Line with
the majestic Northern Alps
in the background. This
environmentally friendly
train is an experience not
to miss.
The Resort View Furusato
runs between Nagano and
Minami-Otari Stations,
stopping at Matsumoto
Station along the way.
This is a mode of operation adopted to climb steep inclines. If heading for
Minami-Otari, the train first enters the return line and arrives at the station
coming in backwards. Then departs moving forwards. On the Shinonoi line,
Obasute Station, as well as the Kuwanohara signals between Inariyama
Station and Obasute Station, have switchbacks.
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Obasute Station switch-back schematic (outward bound)
◀To Matsumoto
Car 1
Car 2
Car 1
Car 2
Obasute Station platform
3
2
Car 1
Car 2
Obasute Station platform
1
1
2 ▶3
Proceed in the order ▶ Step 2 is traversed backwards
The driver’s cab is shown by the
Offer: Chikuma City Tourist Information
Car 1
Car 2
To Nagano▶
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Chikumagawa River
Iiyama
Minami-Otari
4 Northern Alps Ushiro-Tateyama
Mountain Range
Shinano-Ōmachi Station
5
Platform
9
Northern Alps
8
7
Hakuba
Resort View
Furusato
operation interval
6
Nishina-Sanko
There is a “photo area” for taking souvenir
photographs against backgrounds including the
Northern Alps or the Kurobe dam tunnel while
wearing costumes.
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ShinanoŌmachi
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and Hakuba)
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Naraigawa
River
(Outward bound: only on Saturdays and holidays)
*There may be cancellations due to
scheduling.
Hakuba
8 Jumps Stadium
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Ueda
The confluence of the Azusagawa river and the Naraigawa
river is near Azumino, where they form the Saigawa river.
The clean flowing water if the Saigawa river and views of
the Northern Alps can be seen from the carriage.
Okaya
The Hakuba Jumps Stadium was used as a venue for
the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. A lift can be ridden
up to the stadium for sightseeing when there are no
scheduled competitions.
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JR Koumi Line
Takasaki
Ōmiya
Tatsuno
Kobuchizawa
The bridge across 2nd Himekawa bridge between
9 Himekawa river （the
）
Hakuba-Oike and Chikuni
Himekawa river, which flows to the Japan Sea is
known for its water quality and as a source of jade,
and the 2nd Himekawa bridge is a quaint bridge built
in 1935.
● Approx. 30min walk from Nagano station
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Shinjuku
Hachiōji
Ueno
While at Hotaka Station, a shrine maiden or local
volunteer guide will take you on a visit of the Hotaka
shrine.
*May be cancelled due to scheduling
Tōkyō
Of the current 5 level Tenshus (main keeps)
in Japan, this is the oldest castle and
national treasure. The black and white
exterior contrasts perfectly with the majestic
peaks of the Northern Alps.
●Approx. 15min walk from Matsumoto Station
Products recommended by the resort attendant
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T h e n o r t h e r n p a r t o f t h e U s h i r o - Ta t e y a m a r a n g e c o n s i s t s o f
Hakuba-Yari-ga-take in the south to Shakushi-dake and the 2932m high
Shirouma-dake and looks over Minami-Otari from Hakuba.
You can take a picture of you
wearing a cap and holding a train
ride souvenir plate.
©Zenko-ji temple
This ancient temple was built in at around
1400AD. The main hall is nationally
considered to be the greatest national
treasure. Worshipers come from all over
Japan to visit the temple.
3 Hotaka Shrine
Saku-Daira
Matsumoto
Chikumagawa
River
JR Chuo Main
Line
Souvenir
photography service
Karuizawa
Shiojiri
Azusagawa
River
Lake Kizaki, Lake Nakatsuna and Lake Aoki,
6 Nishina-Sanko
collective known as the Nishina-Sanko (3 lakes),
(3 lakes)
1
Direction of
travel changes JR Hokuriku
at Matsumoto
Shinkansen
station.
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Carriage events are hosted
by local people.
Toyono
Extension
scheduled
to open in the
spring of 2015
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Saigawa
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Nagano
Uminokuchi
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Connecting the Kurobe valley with the Northern Alps to
the East, places along the Ōito line are linked including,
Hari-no-ki-dake, Ji-ga-take, Kashimayari-ga-take,
Goryu-dake, Karamatsu-dake and Shirouma-dake.
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Kurohime
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Line
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Himekawa
JR Shinetsu Main
River
Line
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Lake Tsuga meltwater soda pop
Local soda pop “brimming” with
Lake Tsuga highlands meltwater.
Shinshu’s Ruby
apple ice-cream
“Resort view Furusato”
Kitty towel
“Resort view Furusato”
strap
“Resort view Furusato”
pen set
(mechanical pencil and ball-pen)
※Items for sale onboard can become sold-out or may change without notice.
※All pictures are images