Join us on the luxurious sightseeing Setsugekka train, where we are treated to memorable gourmet dishes made from local Niigata ingredients as it weaves its way through the stunning natural setting providing spectacular views of the Sea of Japan and majestic Mount Myoko.
Trip Details:
1. Starts at Jōetsumyōkō (上越妙高) at 10:19. Heads due south.
2. 13 km to Nihongi (二本木), arrives at 10:35. Departs at 10:56.
3. 15 km to Myōkō-Kōgen (妙高高原). Arrives at 11:16. Departs at 11:29, train heads north.
4. 38 km to Naoetsu (直江津). Arrives at 12:11. Departs at 12:24, train heads west.
5. 18 km to Tsutsuishi (筒石). Arrives at 12:44. Departs at 12:56.
6. After 20 km, journey ends at Itoigawa (糸魚川), 13:16.
Filmed on 28th August, 2022.
-- Links --
Echigo Tokimeki Railway Setsugekka (Official Webpage) → www.echigo-tokimeki.co.jp/set...
Echigo Tokimeki Railway (Wikipedia) → en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echigo_...
ET122-1000 Train Type (Wikipedia) → en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ET122
Jōetsumyōkō Station → goo.gl/maps/UAtBhv5Jtvo9u61C9
Nihongi Station → goo.gl/maps/WhS8Wi4hQaSFjHvn8
Myōkō-Kōgen Station → goo.gl/maps/9KHscDuCuazDU6xY8
Naoetsu Station → goo.gl/maps/3w2LKXis9MdXH6uM9
Tsutsuishi Station → goo.gl/maps/W9T9pqRVxwREY56r5
Itoigawa Station → goo.gl/maps/o7QfgwAJvuTQ7VBD8
-- Summary of Costs --
Train fare for Setsugekka: ¥19,800 ($147 · €143)
Optional extra (sponge cake with dessert): ¥600 (4.45 · €4.35)
-- Approximate Exchange Rates Used (August 2022) --
$1 (USD) ⟺ ¥135 (JPY)
€1 (EUR) ⟺ ¥138 (JPY)
-- Chapters --
00:00 Video preview
00:45 Start of journey
01:47 Entering the train
02:16 Jōetsumyōkō to Nihongi
04:57 Nihongi to Myōkō-Kōgen
07:16 Myōkō-Kōgen to Naoetsu
07:48 Naoetsu to Tsutsuishi
10:26 Tsutsuishi to Itoigawa
11:33 Getting off the train
12:00 Farewell
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