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Cruise Train Seven Stars
in Kyushu: Japan Grand Rail Tour

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perated by JR Kyushu, the
Cruise Train Seven Stars
in Kyushu began service
in 2013. It was an immediate hit. Space on the train
- which accommodates just 30
guests - consistently sells out
many months in advance. High
demand has caused the company to hold periodic lotteries to
determine who gets to ride. This
"Cruise Train" is a beautifully
designed fusion of Japanese and
Western elements, painstakingly
thought-out with an eye to detail.
Intricate woodwork and sumptuous textiles abound in the lounge
and dining cars as well as in the
14 all en-suite cabins. We take
pride in being the first U.S.-based
travel company to be able to
secure space for you.

AccomoDAtioNs
Each of the Seven Stars guest
rooms is unique. Two are larger
deluxe suitesthat can accommodate up to three guests. All cabins
include front-desk telephone,
private facilities with toilet and
cypress-paneled shower stall,
Arita porcelain washbasin (made
by the late Sakaida Kakiemon
XIV), air-conditioning, free wifi,
and minibar.
Deluxe suite A
At 226 square feet, this is the

largest on the Seven Stars-and
sells out first. It is the rearmost guest room on the train
and boasts a huge, rear picture
window. (Note, however, that at
times your view will be the rear
of the engine, depending on the
itinerary.) The wood used in the
walls, floor, ceiling and furniture
is mainly pear, with some parts
constructed with cherry. The
walls in the ensuite bathroom are
white sycamore with a castor aralia flooring. Deluxe Suite A guests
also enjoy a private projector on
which to view DVDs.
Deluxe suite B
The second-largest guest room
on the Seven Stars is 183 square
feet. Rosewood is used for the
walls, floor and furniture of the
main room. The bedroom and
en-suite bathroom are furnished
with maple.
suite rooms
Twelve suite rooms - three each
in cars three through six - offer a
high degree of comfort, functionality and beautiful design.
A maximum of two guests can
occupy each of these 108-squarefoot rooms. Each is unique, with
different woods being used for
the furnishings and differing
designs and colors for the upholstery. They are furnished with

Laurence Krieg

such woods as douglas fir, nara
oak, maple, cherry, quince, walnut, pear, enbuia, white sycamore
and castor aralia.
A wheelchair-accessible suite
is located in car 3, which is positioned next to dining car Jupiter
and lounge car Blue Moon.
DiNiNg cArs & louNgE
The Jupiter dining car offers passengers continental and Japanese
gourmet cuisine made from
seasonal ingredients that change
throughout the year.
During the day, the lounge car
is a wonderful place to rest. In
the evening, you can enjoy live

musical performances and other
entertainment, with a drink from
the Blue Moon bar. Spectacular
views, especially from the giant,
rear picture window, await all
passengers.
thE sWEEt trAiN
JR Kyushu's delectable Sweet
Train takes center stage for a possible extension. While not technically one of our "World's Top 25
Trains" - it's just a two-hour
ride - the quality is so high, and
the ride so scenic and tasty -
we had to offer it. For full Sweet
Train details, see page 39.

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