Tango AKA-MATSU Train
The sightseeing train is based on the theme of "Pine tree", the symbol of Amanohashidate. The train connects Amanohashidate, one of the Three views of Japan and Nishimaizuru.
It takes you to the beautiful Nagu Coast and Yuragawa Bridge. You can see the superb view of sea while traveling.
Various seat types such as sofa seats and counter seats inside the train with wooden interiors so that you can enjoy the scenery on board while feeling relaxed.
The sightseeing trip can be enjoyed with basic fare and additional boarding ticket (550yen).
Eiji Mitooka, the Japanese industrial designer, designed the AKA-MATSU Train.
Eiji Mitooka
Eiji Mitooka born 1947 in Okayama Prefecture is a Japanese industrial designer. JR Kyushu's station and train he designed appeared in the public eye. He won the Brunel Award of United Kingdoms, and many of Japanese awards.
You can read picture books and sightseeing magazines in the train.
Stunning view can be seen from the counter seat
Enjoy chatting on the bench seat
Feel relaxed on the sofa seat.
Table seat for four is recommendable for a group.
You can purchase a drink and snacks.
Exhibition of local specialties and original goods
*Some are not for sale
Many of sofa seats inside the train.
Operation Route
Timetable
Nishimaizuru → Amanohashidate
| Train Number | Nishimaizuru | Shisho | Shinonome | Tango-kanzaki | Tango-yura | Kunda | Miyazu | Amanohashidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tango AKA-MATSU Train 1 | Dept. at 10:12 | Arr. at 10:18 | Arr. at 10:23 | Arr. at 10:28 | Arr. at 10:33 | Arr. at 10:44 | Arr. at 10:50 | Arr. at 11:01 |
| Dept. at 10:19 | Dept. at 10:24 | Dept. at 10:29 | Dept. at 10:34 | Dept. at 10:45 | Dept. at 10:55 |
Amanohashidate → Nishimaizuru
| Train Number | Amanohashidate | Miyazu | Kunda | Tango-yura | Tango-kanzaki | Shinonome | Shisho | Nishimaizuru |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tango AKA-MATSU Train 2 | Dept. at 11:33 | Arr. at 11:38 | Arr. at 11:48 | Arr. at 11:59 | Arr. at 12:03 | Arr. at 12:08 | Arr. at 12:13 | Arr. at 12:20 |
| Dept. at 11:43 | Dept. at 11:49 | Dept. at 11:59 | Dept. at 12:04 | Dept. at 12:09 | Dept. at 12:14 |
Nishimaizuru → Amanohashidate
| Train Number | Nishimaizuru | Shisho | Shinonome | Tango-kanzaki | Tango-yura | Kunda | Miyazu | Amanohashidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tango AKA-MATSU Train 3 | Dept. at 13:14 | Arr. at 13:20 | Arr. at 13:25 | Arr. at 13:30 | Arr. at 13:35 | Arr. at 13:48 | Arr. at 13:55 | Arr. at 14:02 |
| Dept. at 13:20 | Dept. at 13:25 | Dept. at 13:30 | Dept. at 13:38 | Dept. at 13:49 | Dept. at 13:56 |
Amanohashidate → Nishimaizuru
| Train Number | Amanohashidate | Miyazu | Kunda | Tango-yura | Tango-kanzaki | Shinonome | Shisho | Nishimaizuru |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tango AKA-MATSU Train 4 | Dept. at 14:48 | Arr. at 14:54 | Arr. at 15:02 | Arr. at 15:15 | Arr. at 15:27 | Arr. at 15:32 | Arr. at 15:37 | Arr. at 15:49 |
| Dept. at 14:56 | Dept. at 15:05 | Dept. at 15:23 | Dept. at 15:27 | Dept. at 15:32 | Dept. at 15:43 |
Train Sales Service
How to reserve /
How to use
An additional boarding ticket (550yen) is required to get on AKA-MATSU Train.
Check the all routes fare list (PDF) to see each basic fare.
Go to the booking page and purchase a boarding ticket (550yen) online.
*All kinds of railway pass including JR-WEST All Area Pass, Kansai WIDE Area Pass, Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass, Sanyo-San'in Area Pass, Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass, Sanyo-San'in Northern Kyushu Pass, are valid only for the route fare. A boarding ticket (550 yen), which can be reserved from this page, is required additionally to board AKA-MATSU train.
*Infants below 1 and children from 1 to 6 who does not occupy a seat does not have to purchase a boarding ticket.
Whoever occupies a seat is required to purchase a boarding ticket in addition to the basic fare.
*Non-reserved seats. Take a seat you like on a first-come-first-served basis.
Important notice
- Tango KURO-MATU and AKA-MATSU trains have taken the measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and to provide customers with a safe ride. Please agree to the following measures. Please disinfect your hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizers and cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. We appreciate your cooperation.
- Those who are 37.5 degrees or above are kindly requested to refrain from boarding, and a full refund of Tango AKA-MATSU boarding ticket (550 yen) will be given without any charges.
- For customers who purchased at the ticket counter of Tantetsu station, please contact the ticket counter during business hours on the day of boarding.
- For customers who purchased tickets online, please contact our customer center.
Kyoto Tango area tour pass
Sightseeing ticket to fully enjoy Amanohashidate - Ine!
1-Day Pass
Unlimited ride pass valid for all the local, rapid and trains and limited express non-reserved car of Kyoto Tango Railway, local buses between Amanohashidate area - Ine, sightseeing boat, Ine bay sightseeing boat, and cable car/chair lift only during the day of use!!
Sightseeing ticket to fully enjoy Amanohashidate - Ine!
2-Day Free Pass
Unlimited ride pass valid for all the local, rapid and trains and limited express non-reserved car of Kyoto Tango Railway, local buses between Amanohashidate area - Ine, sightseeing boat, Ine bay sightseeing boat, and cable car/chair lift only during the day of use!!
