Riding The World’s Most Luxurious Rails
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uxury train travel, where getting there is more pleasurable than reaching your destination, is gaining in popularity. Japan’s famous luxury train Seven Stars is in such demand that prospective riders must enter a lottery. Winners are then invited to purchase their place on an upcoming itinerary. The Seven Stars offers two and four day tours around the island of Kyushu soaking up the beauty of both mountains and the seaside. Traveling on one-of-a-kind cars built with various artisans skills and
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spirit, guests savor phenomenal dishes made by renowned chefs who honor the heritage of their respective regions. The Seven Stars travels at a leisurely speed, allowing you to gaze out at the scenery that transitions before your eyes. It harkens back to an era when we still had time to enjoy the journey and make new friends along the way. Guest compartments include 2 Deluxe Suites in one car and 3 spacious Suites per car in the others. All 14 guest compartments on the Seven Stars are suites, exclusively
furnished for just 14 pairs of guests. Each room is equipped with a shower, toilet, and air conditioning. The Lounge Car, named “Blue Moon” is a saloon on wheels, where you can wind down during the day. At night, sip drinks at the bar and mingle with fellow passengers in the modern Japanese atmosphere as the pleasant sound of the live piano performance tinkles in the background. The Seven Stars is a magnificent way to travel and see up close the
