The Resort 21 Kurofune Train

From Atami to Shimoda

The Resort 21 Kurofune or Black Ship Train is a special train that takes you to the Izu region. Between the beautiful scenery of the sea and the history it conveys, this train is an unforgettable experience for everyone who takes it.

The "Kurofune" is a train that recalls this episode in the history of modern Japan, with a related interior design. It's worth noting that one of the very first gifts from the Americans was a steam locomotive with a few carriages, which greatly impressed the Japanese people of the time.

The Izukyuko line is magnificent, between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains. In the Kurofune, the seats face the landscape, so you're in the blue of the ocean or the green of the mountains. The train starts at Atami, a station on the Tokaido Shinkansen, or JR local from Nagoya or Tokyo, connecting the rail regions. You must reserve your seat on board (600yen) and pay a supplemental fee (1690yen).

Black Ship train

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