Japan Tourism: West Japan Train Offers Overnight Travel for Casual Travelers

By Satoshi Matsuo / Special to Ryoko Yomiuri Publication
19:13 JST,
July 12, 2025
After the retirement of the cross-country long-distance sleeper trains known as “Blue Trains,” the West Express Ginga limited express began operations in September 2020 as an overnight train for casual journeys.
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