Japan's list of dining trains gains a new name in November 2026. Les Saveurs Shima, a new luxury tourist train from Kintetsu Railway, will run between Kintetsu Nagoya Station in Aichi Prefecture and Kashikojima Station in Shima, Mie Prefecture, with a dining car serving authentic French cuisine. Ticket sales opened on 1 September 2026. For agents building central Japan and Ise-Shima programmes, it is a ready-made premium day.
The facts
- Operator: Kintetsu Railway.
- Route: Kintetsu Nagoya to Kashikojima, the gateway to Ago Bay and the Ise-Shima coast.
- Frequency: one round trip per day.
- The draw: a dining car serving French cuisine.
- Fares: from 19,000 yen to 36,000 yen per passenger, including meals.
- Launch: November 2026.
Where it fits in a programme
The train links two things clients already want: Nagoya, with its airport and Shinkansen connections, and Ise-Shima, home to Ise Jingu and a coastline known for seafood and pearls. Our Ise-Shima guide sets out the region. A one-way journey can replace a transfer day with a meal, and it pairs naturally with a night at a coastal hotel or ryokan.
It also joins the premium rail options in our luxury train guide, and it is likely to be easier to book than the long-established cruise trains, at least in its first season.
How we handle it
- Seats are limited, with one round trip a day, so we request space as soon as the client's dates are fixed.
- Dietary needs are confirmed in advance, because a set French menu leaves little room for changes on the day.
- Luggage is sent ahead. A dining train is no place for suitcases, so bags travel separately to the hotel.
FAQ
What is Les Saveurs Shima? It is a new luxury tourist train from Kintetsu Railway with a French dining car. It runs once a day in each direction between Kintetsu Nagoya and Kashikojima, starting in November 2026.
How much does Les Saveurs Shima cost? Fares range from 19,000 yen to 36,000 yen per passenger, including meals. We quote the confirmed fare for the client's date and class of seat.
How can agents book it for clients? We request seats once dates are fixed, confirm dietary needs with the operator and build the train into a Nagoya or Ise-Shima programme, with luggage sent ahead.
Want Les Saveurs Shima in a central Japan programme? Write to b2b@explera.jp, message the trade desk on WhatsApp at +66 93 656 8090, or register on the B2B portal. Proposals within 24 hours. IATA TIDS 96215733, ASTA member 900408341.
