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    Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo with the JR Pass

    The Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo are Japan's only regular overnight sleeper trains. The JR Pass covers the base fare and limited express fare, leaving only the sleeper berth supplement to pay.

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    Routes at a glance

    • Departs Tokyo around 22:00 nightly.
    • Splits at Okayama: Sunrise Seto continues to Takamatsu on Shikoku.
    • Sunrise Izumo continues to Izumoshi on the San'in coast.
    • Arrives early morning, perfect for a full day of sightseeing.
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    Berth types and supplements

    • Nobinobi carpet space: covered by the JR Pass with no extra fee.
    • Solo single rooms: roughly 7,700 yen supplement.
    • Single Twin and Sunrise Twin: family friendly cabins.
    • Deluxe single A: largest room, around 13,000 yen supplement.
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    How to reserve

    Berths open exactly one month before departure at 10:00 Japan time. Demand is high, so go straight to a JR midori-no-madoguchi ticket office on the morning reservations open. Carpet Nobinobi spaces are easier to get on weekdays.

    Frequently asked questions

    Quick answers to common questions.

    Does the JR Pass cover the Sunrise sleeper?

    Yes for the base and limited express fare. Private berths need a sleeper supplement; the Nobinobi carpet space has no supplement.

    Can I book the Sunrise online?

    No. Sleeper reservations must be made in person at a JR ticket office in Japan.

    Is there a shower on board?

    Yes, a coin operated shower car is available on a first come basis.

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