The Sunrise Express is Japan's last remaining sleeper train. The Sunrise Express consists of two distinct routes: the Sunrise Seto and the Sunrise Izumo. The Sunrise Seto connects the cities of Tokyo and Yokohama with Takamatsu on the island of Shikoku. Meanwhile, the Sunrise Izumo connects the Tokyo Metropolis with destinations such as Yonago and Izumo-shi. The Sunrise Seto and the Sunrise Izumo run coupled together between Tokyo and Okayama, making stops at major cities such as Himeji and Osaka along the way.
The Sunrise Seto over the Inland Sea.
Shikoku, Japan.
The Sunrise Izumo in the winter. Okayama, Japan.
Our Services
Securing tickets for the Sunrise Express is no easy feat. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. exactly one month before the departure date of the train. It is not uncommon for all tickets to be sold out within minutes. This means foreign tourists have virtually no shot at ever taking the Sunrise Express - until now. We are the only company that can secure these coveted tickets for you so that you can check off the Sunrise Express off of your bucket list!
NOTE: TO GUARANTEE A TICKET, RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE MADE WELL OVER A MONTH IN ADVANCE.
Rooms available
There are six types of rooms available on the Sunrise Express.
Single Deluxe (First Class)
$699
Private room with a bed, desk, sink and access to the shower. Perfect for the traveler with a little money to spend.
Sunrise Twin (First Class)
$749 (one person)
$999 (two people)
Spacious room with two separate beds. It's a hotel on rails for you and your companion.
Single (Second Class)
$349
Private room with a bed and a view. Perfect for the solo traveler who values privacy.
Single Twin (Second Class)
$549 (one person)
$699 (two people)
A room with a bunk bed. Definitely for the young couple seeking adventure in Western Japan.
Solo (Second Class)
$319
The most affordable private room available. A little less spacious than the Single, but nevertheless a good bet.
Nobi-Nobi Seat
$149 (with JR Pass)
$199 (without JR Pass)
A communal room that features a carpet with a blanket. Not the most luxurious way to travel, but it will do.
Prices are all-inclusive. We'll make sure you have every required ticket to board the train.
All prices are in USD.
Hear What Our Customers Have To Say:
“Very professional and communicative seller! I used their services to get tickets for the Sunrise Express which was a dream of mine. They helped enormously, making an otherwise seemingly impossible booking super easy! They were very communicative, reassuring and generous with their time. Payment was extremely easy and tickets were sent to our hotel in Japan with great care and speed. I couldn't recommend these guys enough - their help during an extremely busy season (Late dec/ New Years) is so greatly appreciated and made our trip!"
- Powell Movements, Great Britain
03.08.2025
"The process of purchasing (email communication), payment and subsequent collection (in-person at my hotel) went very smoothly... I have ridden the Sunrise Express twice, once via this service, and would not hesitate to repurchase from this service. So much easier for me, compared to the first time when I camped on the JR website for several days at 9am JST and clicking like mad through a less-than-intuitive online order form. Save yourself the headache and guesswork!"
- Corinne, Singapore
01.07.2025
"A young enterprising businessman found a great market niche as it is impossible to buy Sunrise express tickets outside of Japan. I can vouch that he is honest and trustworthy... the owner is very responsive, you can have google calls, will get send photos of the tickets and a beautiful old fashioned envelope with the tickets at your hotel (we kept that one as a souvenir;-) The perfect complement to the Sunrise Express Experience!"
- Kristin, Great Britain
08.19.2024
Delivery Process
We can ship your tickets internationally or anywhere in Japan. Within Japan, we can ship to either your hotel or to a nearby post office, whichever is most convenient for you. It usually takes 1-3 business days for the tickets to arrive. Payment can be completed either with a credit card or a bank transfer.
For international deliveries, we ship the tickets via FedEX. It typically takes 3-7 business days for the tickets to arrive overseas. Please provide ample time if you wish for your tickets to be sent.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
For more information, please email booking@sunriseexpresstickets.com.
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