Joyful Train#Past Joyful Train sets

{{short description|Japanese train sets used for charters, special events and tourist excursions}}

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{{nihongo|Joyful Train|ジョイフルトレイン|joifuru torein}} is the name given to railway rolling stock or train sets operated by the JR Group in Japan primarily for charters, special events, tourist excursions, and other similar purposes.{{cite book |script-title=ja: JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 |trans-title=JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009|publisher = Neko Publishing |date = 2009 |location = Japan |language = ja |page = 410|isbn = 978-4-7770-0836-0|title=Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009}} Traditionally, this term is only used for chartered trains dedicated to large group travel, but in recent years, it has expanded to include sightseeing trains and tourist trains as well, often called {{Nihongo|2=のってたのしい列車|3=notte tanoshii ressha|4={{lit|fun-to-ride train}}}} in Japanese, and their distinctions are made ambiguous. This page includes all trains considered "Joyful trains" and "Sightseeing trains".

History

=Origins=

The "Joyful Train" concept can be traced back to 1960, when a 1935-vintage SuHaShi 29 dining car was converted into a Japanese-style o-zashiki train with tatami flooring and shoji paper screens on the windows. This could be coupled to regular service trains for use by charter parties. A second car was similarly modified in April 1961.

{{cite book| last = Ogano | first = Minoru | script-title=ja: ジョイフルトレイン図鑑 |trans-title=Joyful Train Directory | publisher = JTB Can Books | year = 2009 | location = Tokyo, Japan | isbn = 978-4-533-07720-3| title = ジョイフルトレイン図鑑: 国鉄からJrへ。時代を駆け抜けた花形列車の記録 }}

The first train to directly be called "Joyful Train" was the Salon Express Tokyo, a European styled train. The term has since been applied in retrospect to all trains produced before then that fits the descriptions. Many conversions of trains were done due to surplus rolling stock after the abolishment of certain express lines, and purpose-built Joyful Trains are rare. All cars on a Joyful Train are considered Green Cars.

=Recent years=

Since the bursting of Japan's Bubble Economy, small group travel using buses have become more mainstream, and opportunities to use group trains have decreased, and so have been the demand of European style salon trains. Some JR companies such as JR Kyushu has at once completely abolished chartered trains in order to save costs, and European-styled Salon Trains disappeared from JR Central's rolling stock after the retirement of the Euroliner in 2004.

On the other hand, this shift has led JR companies to target individual travellers directly with sightseeing trains, in an attempt to increase regional development. The first JR-operated train to be referred to as a 'tourist train' was the Nostalgic View Train, launched by JR East in 1990. Unlike previous Group trains, the Nostalgic View Train exclusively operated on the Gono Line as a primarily sightseeing-oriented service. Due to the popularity of the train, it was later supplanted and replaced by the Resort Shirakami which continue to operate today, and other JR East lines followed suit with Kirakira Uetsu on the Uetsu Line (later replaced by the Kairi) and Kirakira Michinoku in the Nanbu area of Aomori. Onboard such tourist-oriented trains, one can enjoy local products, famous sake, or other activities. Sometimes, JR companies has not used the term "Joyful Train" to refer to tourist trains, but since tourist trains are often operated as group trains as well, railway hobby magazines often use both terms, if not use them interchangeably.

Lines in operation

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JR Hokkaido

= DMU =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Dōhoku Ryūhyō no Megumi道北 流氷の恵みKiHa 40 series1Seating2018KiHa 40-Part of the Hokkaidō no Megumi (Blessings of Hokkaido) set. Name means "Northern Hokkaido: Blessing of Drift Ice".
Dōtō Mori no Megumi道東 森の恵みKiHa 40 series1Seating2018KiHa 40-Part of the Hokkaidō no Megumi (Blessings of Hokkaido) set. Name means "Eastern Hokkaido: Blessing of the Forest".
Dōnan Kai no Megumi道南 海の恵みKiHa 40 series1Seating2018KiHa 40-Part of the Hokkaidō no Megumi (Blessings of Hokkaido) set. Name means "Southern Hokkaido: Blessing of the Sea".
Dōō Hana no Megumi道央 花の恵みKiHa 40 series1Seating2018KiHa 40-Part of the Hokkaidō no Megumi (Blessings of Hokkaido) set. Name means "Central Hokkaido: Blessing of Flowers".
Sanmei山明KiHa 40 series1Seating2019KiHa 40-Part of the Sanshisuimei set. Both converted due to popular demand after the unveiling of the Hokkaido no Megumi trains.
Shisui紫水KiHa 40 series1Seating2019KiHa 40-Part of the Sanshisuimei set.
Ryuhyu Monogatari流氷物語KiHa 40 series2Seating2017KiHa 40AbashiriOriginally ran by a KiHa 54 series train. Currently runs using two of the aforementioned Hokkaido no Megumi trainsets, being Dohoku Ryuhyo no Megumi and Doto Mori no Megumi.

File:Kiha-40-1720_wrapping.jpg| Dōhoku Ryūhyō no Megumi

File:JRH-Kiha40-1780_Hananomegumi_20200831.jpg| Dōō Hana no Megumi

File:JRH-Kiha40-1790_SANMEI_20200831.jpg| Sanmei, 2020

File:JRH-Kiha41-1791_SHISUI_20211121.jpg| Shisui, 2021

= Loco hauled =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Furano Biei Norokko富良野・美瑛・ノロッコ510 Series3Seating199850 SeriesFuranoEnds in 2026
Kushiro Shitsugen Norokkoくしろ湿原ノロッコ号510 Series4Seating198950 SeriesKushiroEnds in 2026. Has a dedicated DE10 Class locomotive.
SL Fuyu-no-ShitsugenSL冬の湿原?4Seating??KushiroOnly runs in January and February every year. Equipped with a grill that passengers could use to grill seafood.

JR East

= EMU =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
NagomiE655 series5SeatingJuly 2007Purpose-builtTokyoAlso used as the train of the Emperor of Japan
The Royal Expressザ・ロイヤルエクスプレスIzukyu 2100 series8SeatingJuly 2017Izukyu 2100 SeriesIzuJointly operated by Tokyu Corporation, JR East and Izukyu Corporation
B.B.BaseBOSO BICYCLE BASE209-2200 series6Seating2018209 seriesMakuhari

File:JR East E655 imperial train 20121006 Musashisakai.jpg| Nagomi on an Imperial Train run, 2012

File:JRE-209-2200-BOSO BICYCLE BASE.jpg| B.B.Base, January 2021

File:Izukyu-2100-R5-THE_ROYAL_EXPRESS_20220403.jpg|The Royal Express in 2022

= DMU =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Koshino Shu*Kura越乃Shu*KuraKiHa 40/483Seating2014KiHa 40/48 seriesNiitsu
[http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/joyful/oykot.html Oykot]おいこっとKiHa 110 series2Seating2015KiHa 110 seriesNaganoThe name "Oykot" comes from a letter reversal of "Tokyo", intending to create a sense of rural Japan, opposite to Tokyo.
[http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/joyful/pokemon.html POKÉMON with YOU Train]POKÉMON with YOU TrainKiHa 1002Seating2012KiHa 100Ichinoseki
Resort Shirakami "Aoike"リゾートしらかみ「青池」HB-E3004Seating/semi-open compartments2010Purpose-builtAkitaReplaced KiHa 48 series.
Resort Shirakami "Buna"リゾートしらかみ「橅」HB-E3004Seating/semi-open compartments2016Purpose-builtAkitaReplaced KiHa 48 series.
Resort Shirakami "Kumagera"リゾートしらかみ「くまげら」KiHa 484Seating/semi-open compartmentsApril 2006KiHa 48Akita
[http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/joyful/resortfuru.html Resort View Furusato]リゾートビューふるさとHB-E3002Seating2010Purpose-builtNagano
[http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/joyful/tohoku.html Tohoku Emotion]TOHOKU EMOTIONKiHa 110-700 series3Seating19 October 2013KiHa 110 seriesMoriokaKiHa 110-701 + KiHa 111-701 + KiKuShi 112-701
[https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/joyful/highrail1375.html High Rail 1375]はいれーる いちさんななごKiHa 110 series2Seating1 July 2017KiHa 110 seriesNagano
View Coaster Kazekkoびゅうコースター風っこKiHa 482SeatingJune 2000KiHa 48SendaiSide windows are removed, and metal bars were installed with plastic covering.
[https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/joyful/kairi.html Kairi]海里HB-E300 series4Seating2019Purpose-builtNiigataFeatures a different headlight design than the sets used on Resort Shirakami services. Successor to 'Kirakira Uetsu'.
HinabiひなびHB-E300 series2SeatingDecember 2023HB-E300 SeriesIwateConverted from former Resort Asunaro set
SatonoSATONOHB-E300 series2SeatingApril 2024HB-E300 SeriesYamagataConverted from former Resort Asunaro set

File:JR-East Kiha100 「Pokémon with You train(PIKA 025)」.jpg|Pokemon With You Train in updated livery, January 2018

File:JR-East_%22Pokemon_With_You_Train%22_Kiha100.jpg|Pokemon With You Train in initial livery, December 2012

File:Kazekko007.JPG|View Coaster Kazekko, November 2005

File:ViewCoasterKazekko2.JPG|Interior of View Coaster Kazekko

File:TOHOKU EMOTION ─東北エモーション─.JPG|Tohoku Emotion, 2014

File:JREast Kiha110-235 oykot 20150510 02.jpg|Oykot, 2015

File:Uetsu-main-line HB-E300 KAIRI.jpg| Kairi, July 2022

File:Hinabi at Morioka Station 20231014.jpg|Hinabi, October 2023

File:SATONO.jpg|Satono, April 2024

File:Kiha103-711_HIGHRAIL1375_20170709_(cropped).jpg|High Rail 1375, July 2017

= Loco hauled =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
SL Banetsu MonogatariSLばんえつ物語12 series7Seating29 April 199912Niigata
SL GunmaSLぐんま12 series7Seating?12GunmaRefurbished in April 2020.
Cassiopeia Travologueカシオペア紀行E26 Series12Sleeping CompartmentJune 2016Purpose-BuiltUenoFormerly a Limited Express Service and a tourist train, the Cassiopeia trainset has been running as a group charter train since 2016. Its role as a Limited Express service was replaced by the Hokkaido Shinkansen, and its role as a cruise train was replaced by the Train Suite Shikishima. Will end in June 2025.

File:D51 498 SL Banetsu Monogatari 200110429.jpg|The Banetsu Monogatari trainset hauled by D51 498, April 2011

File:DF200-61_Cassiopeia_20160717.jpg|Cassiopeia Travologue, 2016

JR West

= EMU =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
La Malle de BoisLa Malle de Bois213 series2SeatingSpring 2016213 seriesOkayama{{cite web|url=http://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/2015/09/page_7665.html|title=せとうちを中心とした広域的な観光の推進に向けた観光列車の導入について 車両名称「ラ・マル・ド・ボァ」:JR西日本|website=westjr.co.jp}}
WEST EXPRESS GingaWEST EXPRESS 銀河117 series6Seating/compartments/Sleeping carMay 2020117 seriesKyoto{{Cite press release |url=http://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/2019/03/page_14028.html|title=新たな長距離列車の列車名・エクステリア・設備愛称名の決定について|accessdate=2019-03-19|date=2019-03-21|publisher=西日本旅客鉄道}}

File:JRW 213-7000 La Malle de Bois 20160410.jpg|La Malle de Bois 213-7000 series operating the La Malle Setouchi service, Spring 2016

File:JRW West Express Ginga Hiroshima 2020-04-16 (cropped).jpg|WEST EXPRESS Ginga 117-7000 series, April 2020

= DMU =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Belles Montagnes et Merベル・モンターニュ・エ・メール ("べるもんた")KiHa 401SeatingOctober 2015KiHa 40Toyama{{cite web|url=https://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/2015/09/page_7603.html|title=城端線・氷見線観光列車「べるもんた」の車両が完成しました:JR西日本|website=westjr.co.jp}} Affectionally referred to as "Belmonta" (べるもんた).
Hanayome Noren花嫁のれんKiHa 482SeatingOctober 2015KiHa 48Ishikawa{{cite web|url=http://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/2014/09/page_6230.html|title=七尾線観光列車の列車名決定について 「花嫁のれん」:JR西日本|website=westjr.co.jp}}
NostalgieノスタルジーKiHa 472SeatingSpring 2016KiHa 47Okayama{{cite web|url=http://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/2015/09/page_7663.html|title=岡山県北部エリアへ向けた観光列車の導入について 車両名称「ノスタルジー」:JR西日本|website=westjr.co.jp}} Painted in JNR colors.
Maru Maru No Hanashi○○のはなしKiHa 472SeatingAugust 2017KiHa 47YamaguchiConverted from former Misuzu Shiosai{{cite web|url=http://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/2017/05/page_10548.html|title=絶景の山陰線を駆ける、新観光列車の列車名とデザインについて:JR西日本|website=westjr.co.jp}}
AmetsuchiあめつちKiHa 472SeatingJuly 2018KiHa 47Gotō
UmiyamamusubiうみやまむすびKiHa 401SeatingJuly 2019KiHa 40HyōgoConverted from former Tenkū no shiro Takedajōato
etSETOraエトセトラKiHa 472SeatingOctober 2020KiHa 47HiroshimaConverted from former Setouchi Marine View
SAKUBI SAKURASAKU美SAKU楽KiHa 471SeatingJuly 2022KiHa 47Okayama

File:JRW kiha40-2027 Belles montagnes et mer 20160529.jpg|Belles Montagnes el Mer KiHa 40 series, May 2016

File:JRW Kiha47-7000 Maru-maru-no-hanashi.jpg|Maru Maru No Hanashi KiHa 40 series, October 2022

File:JRW_DC_kiha47-1036_kiha47-47.jpg| Nostalgie

File:うみやまむすび.jpg| Umiyamamsubi

File:JRW_kiha48_hanayomenoren_20160529.jpg| Hanayome Noren, May 2016

File:Kiro47 Ametsuchi.jpg|Ametuchi KiHa 47 series, October 2022

File:JR西日本キロ47_7000番台.jpg| etSETOra

File:JRW_Kiha40-2049-SAKUBISAKURA.jpg| Sakubi Sakura

= Loco hauled =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Salon Car Naniwaサロンカーなにわ14 series7SeatingSeptember 198314 seriesMiyahara, Osaka
SL YamaguchiSLやまぐち号35 series5SeatingSeptember 2017Purpose-builtYamaguchiReplaced 12 series.

File:SL Yamaguchi C57-1+35 series 2017-09-09 (36322212533).jpg|SL Yamaguchi 35-4000 series, September 2017

JR Shikoku

Sightseeing trains are operated on each line of JR Shikoku. All of these trains are operated by DMUs, and there are no trains operated by electric trains. This is because most of the lines within JR Shikoku's jurisdiction are non-electrified.

= DMU =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Shikoku Mannaka Sennen Monogatari四国まんなか千年ものがたりKiHa 185 series3SeatingApril 2017KiHa 185KotohiraAll 3 cars have distinct paint schemes.
Iyonada Monogatari (KiHa 185)伊予灘ものがたりKiHa 185 series3Seating3 April 2022KiHa 185EhimeReplaced former KiHa 47, which was retired in 2021.
Shikoku Tosa Toki no Yoake no Monogatari志国土佐 時代の夜明けのものがたりKiHa 185 series2SeatingJuly 2020KiHa 185Kochi
Kaiyodo Hobby Train海洋堂ホビートレインKiHa 321SeatingJuly 2011KiHa 32MatsuyamaHas had 3 different paint schemes. Part of the Yodosen Fun Fun Trains that run on the Yodo Line.
Tetsudo Hobby Train鉄道ホビートレインKiHa 321SeatingMarch 2014KiHa 32MatsuyamaOutwardly modified to resemble a 0 Series Shinkansen. Part of the Yodosen Fun Fun Trains that run on the Yodo Line.
Shiman TorokkoしまんトロッコKiHa 322Seating2014KiHa 32ShimantoThe rear-end car is fully open. Part of the Yodosen Fun Fun Trains that run on the Yodo Line.
Oni Train鬼列車KiHa 321SeatingJuly 2021KiHa 32KihokuPart of the Yodosen Fun Fun Trains that run on the Yodo Line.
Shimanto Good Luck Train Smile Eki-chanしまんと開運汽車 すまいるえきちゃん号KiHa 321SeatingJanuary 29th, 2022KiHa 32ShimantoPart of the Yodosen Fun Fun Trains that run on the Yodo Line.
Welcome Nanyo!おさんぽなんよ号KiHa 321SeatingFebruary 21st, 2016KiHa 32ShimantoPart of the Yodosen Fun Fun Trains that run on the Yodo Line.
Yoshinogawa Torokko藍よしのがわトロッコKiHa 32 & 1852Seating2020KiHa 32 & 185Tokushima

File:JRshikoku tetsudo hobby train kiha32 3.jpg|Tetsudo Hobby Train, March 2014

File:Shikoku_mannaka_sennenmonogatari_外観(手前3号車).jpg|Shikoku Mannaka Sennen Monogatari

File:Kiha185_Shikoku-Tosa-Exp.jpg|Shikoku Tosa Toki no Yoake no Monogatari

File:Kaiyodo-Hobby_train3.jpg|Kaiyodo Hobby Train in its most recent paint scheme

JR Kyushu

JR Kyushu officially does not operate any Joyful Trains in the traditional definition. However, the following sightseeing trainsets that they operate are classified as "D&S Trains" (Design and Story trains), as according to JR Kyushu, each train has a design and a story based on the region that they operate in. In addition, the Trans-Kyushu Limited Express is classified as a D&S Train as well despite not appearing on this list. Most D&S Trains are converted from regular rolling stock into sightseeing expresses, and are designed by Eiji Mitooka. The Kampachi Ichiroku was designed by IFOO Corporation instead. However, it is important to note that the Seven Stars in Kyushu is not classified as a D&S train, but a "Luxury Sleeper train".

= EMU =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
36 + 336ぷらす3787 series6Seating/compartmentsOctober 2020787 seriesMinami-Fukuoka36 represents Kyushu (the 36th largest island in the world) and the 3 represents surprise, excitement, and happiness. In addition, "39" is pronounced like "Thank You" in Japanese.{{Cite press release |title=黒い787「36ぷらす3」2020年 秋 運行開始! |publisher=Kyushu Railway Company|date= 21 November 2019|url=http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/news/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2019/11/22/black-787-36-plus-3_web.pdf |language=ja |access-date= 27 July 2020}}

File:36plus3 oita station.jpg|36 + 3, October 2020

= DMU =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Aso Boyあそぼーい!KiHa 183-1000 series4SeatingJune 2011KiHa 183 seriesKumamotoConverted from former Yufu DX.
A-TrainA列車で行こうKiHa 185 series2SeatingOctober 2011KiHa 185 seriesKumamotoEquipped with a bar that serve local alcoholic beverages, and narration of the legend of Urashima Taro.
Two Stars 4047ふたつ星4047KiHa 47/40/1473SeatingAugust 2022KiHa 47Converted from former Hayato no Kaze and an additional KiHa 140 car from former Isaburo / Shinpei.
Ibusuki no Tamatebako指宿のたまて箱KiHa 47/1403SeatingMarch 2011KiHa 47Kagoshima{{cite magazine| script-title=ja: JR九州 キハ47形改造車 "指宿のたまて箱"|trans-title=JR Kyushu converted KiHa 47 Ibusuki no Tamatebako|magazine=Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine | volume = 40| issue = 324|pages=80–81| publisher = Kōtsū Shimbun | location = Japan | date = April 2011}} KiHa 140 series car converted from former Hayato no Kaze car in March 2012. When the door opens, white smoke resembling that from a Tamatebako are dispensed from the top of the door.
Umisachi Yamasachi海幸山幸KiHa 125-4002SeatingOctober 2009TR 400MiyazakiConverted from former Takachiho Railway TR 400. Offers handmade picture-stories for sale on board.
Yufuin no Moriゆふいんの森KiHa 71 series4Seating1989KiHa 58/65 seriesChikuhoa.k.a."Yufuin no Mori I"
New Yufuin no Mori新ゆふいんの森KiHa 72 series4Seating1999Purpose-builtChikuhoa.k.a."Yufuin no Mori III"
Aru Ressha或る列車KiRoShi 472SeatingAugust 2015KiHa 47OitaInspired by the Brill Railway cars "Aru Ressha" that the Meiji-era Kyushu Railway ordered from the United States. {{cite magazine|script-title=ja:「或る列車」としてデビュー! キロシ47形 |trans-title=KiRoShi 47 series debuts as "Aru Ressha"|magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine |volume = 55|issue = 654 |pages = 66–68 |publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location = Japan |language = ja |date = October 2015}}
Kampachi / Ichirokuかんぱち・いちろく2R Series3SeatingApril 2024KiHa 40 & KiHa 125SagaConverted from former Isaburo Shinpei trainset using two KiHa 47 cars and one KiHa 125 car.
Orange Restruantおれんじ食堂Hisatsu Orange Railway HSOR-1002Seating2013Hisatsu Orange Railway HSOR-100KagoshimaJointly operated by JR Kyushu and Hisatsu Orange Railway, a Third Sector rail operator in Kagoshima. Exterior designed by Eiji Mitooka.

File:JRK Kiha183-1000 Aso-Boy!.jpg|Aso Boy, January 2023

JRK Kiha185 A-Train.jpg|A-Train, January 2023

File:JRKyushu DC kiha47 IbusukinoTamatebako.jpg|Ibusuki no Tamatebako, February 2011

File:Ltd_Exp_Ibusuki-no-Tamatebako_110312_2.jpg|Ibusuki no Tamatebako dispensing mist upon door opening

File:JRK_DC_Kiha140_2066.jpg|Car 3, KiHa 140-2066 of Ibusuki no Tamatebako. Note the enlarged observation window.

File:JRK_Kiha125-401_Umisachi-Yamasachi.jpg|Umisachi Yamasachi, December 2024

File:Kuha71-Kagoshima-Line.jpg|Yufuin no Mori, August 2017

File:JRK Kiha72 Yufuin-no-mori.jpg|New Yufuin no Mori, January 2023

File:JRKyushu DMU ARU RESSHA.jpg|Aru Ressha, October 2015

File:JRK DC Kiha147-4047 Futatsuboshi 20220924.jpg|Two Stars 4047

File:竹下駅を通過するかんぱち・いちろく.jpg|Kampachi / Ichiroku

File:HSOR-116A_Orange_Restaurant_Express_20200314.jpg|Orange Restruant

= Loco hauled =

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Seven Stars in Kyushuななつ星in九州77 series7Sleeping carOctober 2013Purpose-builtŌita{{cite web|url=http://mainichi.jp/select/news/20120529k0000m020082000c.html |script-title=ja:JR九州:豪華列車「ななつ星」 来年10月から運行 |trans-title=JR Kyushu deluxe train Seven Stars in service from October 2013 |date=28 May 2012 |work=Mainichi jp |publisher=The Mainichi Newspapers |location=Japan |language=ja |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701193455/http://mainichi.jp/select/news/20120529k0000m020082000c.html |archive-date= 1 July 2012 |accessdate=29 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}

File:Seven Stars in Kyushu at Aso Station 20131103.jpg|The Seven Stars in Kyushu trainset hauled by DF200 7000, November 2013

Past Joyful Train sets

=JNR=

==DMU==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Batten NagasakiばってんNAGASAKIKiHa 58 Series2Tatami1985December 1986KiHa 28 seriesNagasakiKaraokes and Mahjong tables were installed in the two cars, KiHa 28-2006 and KiHa 28-2114.
RakudaらくだKiHa 58 Series2Seating1983 (initial introduction)1987KiHa 58 seriesKagoshimaThree sets in total, all introduced between 1983 and 1986. All have kareoke machines. Retired due to the Privatisation of JNR and two of the three were converted into Yutopia (of JR Kyushu) and Kichishiroku.

==Loco hauled==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Miyabiみやび14-800 series7TatamiMarch 198628 December 198614 seriesMiyahara, OsakaWithdrawn following fatal accident.

File:JNR miyabi.jpg|Miyabi 14-800 series car

File:BanNokogo_EF651115+Miyabi_Motomachi_19861004.jpg|Miyabi operating the BanNokogo service

=JR Hokkaido=

==DMU==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Furano ExpressフラノエクスプレスKiHa 80 series4SeatingDecember 1986November 1998KiHa 80 seriesNaeboKiHa 84-1 + KiHa 80-501 + KiHa 83-1 + KiHa 84-101
Mountain Lake Onumaマウントレイク大沼KiHa 80 series3SeatingJuly 19992002KiHa 80 seriesNaeboConverted from former "Tomamu & Sahoro Express".
Tomamu & Sahoro ExpressトマムサホロエクスプレスKiHa 80 series5SeatingDecember 1987July 1999KiHa 80 seriesNaeboConverted to become "Mountain Lake Onuma".
Alpha Continental ExpressアルファコンチネンタルエクスプレスKiHa 59 series3/4SeatingDecember 19851995KiHa 59 seriesNaeboBoth end cars preserved: Kiha 59-1 (cab only) is in JR Hokkaido's Naebo Workshop, while Kiha 59-2 is in a park in Chitose.
Niseko ExpressニセコエクスプレスKiHa 183-5000 series3SeatingDecember 1988November 2017KiHa 183 seriesNaeboKiHa 183-5001 lead car preserved after crowdfunding "Save our Niseko" campaign.
Asahiyama Dobutsuen旭山動物園号KiHa 183 series5SeatingApril 2007March 2018KiHa 183 seriesSapporoRefurbished in 2013. After withdrawal of this particular train, the 'Asahiyama Zoo' limited express was operated using regular 789 series EMUs before eventually being folded into the Lilac.
Crystal Express Tomamu & Sahoroクリスタルエクスプレス トマム・サホロKiHa 183-5100 series4SeatingDecember 1989September 2019KiHa 183 seriesNaeboInitially 3 cars
North Rainbow ExpressノースレインボーエクスプレスKiHa 183-5200 series5SeatingJuly 19922023KiHa 183 seriesNaebo
Kutsurogi (KiHa 29)くつろぎKiHa 29 series3Tatami19731997KiHa 27 seriesSapporoFirst iteration of "Kutsurogi". Originally painted in regular JNR colors with a green band. Supplanted by a KiHa 59 based trainset in 1984.
Kutsurogi (KiHa 56)くつろぎKiHa 56-5002Tatami19841997KiHa 56 seriesSapporoThe cars were named "Onuma" and "Toyako". Scrapped in 1997 along with the KiHa 29 based set.
Kutsurogi (KiHa 400)くつろぎKiHa 400-5003Tatami19982015KiHa 56 seriesSapporo
Kutsurogi (KiHa 183)くつろぎKiHa 183-6000 series3Tatami19992015/2022KiHa 183 seriesSapporoKiHa 182-6001 was scrapped in 2015 while the remaining cars operated in a 2 car set. They were repainted into regular JR Hokkaido Limited Express color scheme and the "Kutsurogi" nameplate was dropped. The set was scrapped in 2022.
Ryuhyu Monogatari (KiHa 54)流氷物語KiHa 542Seating20172020KiHa 54AbashiriKiHa 54-508 Collided with a tanker truck in 2020.

File:Furano exp.jpg|Furano Express KiHa 80 series DMU, 1990

File:DC80-mountlake ohnuma.jpg|Mountain Lake Onuma KiHa 80 series DMU

File:Tomamusahoroexp.jpg|Tomamu & Sahoro Express KiHa 80 series DMU, 1992

File:Kiha59_alkon.jpg| Alpha Continental Express KiHa 59 series DMU in 1994

File:JNR kiro29 kuturogi.jpg|Kutsurogi (KiHa 29) in 1986

File:JR_hokkaido_kiha56_kutsurogi_1991.jpg|Kutsurogi (KiHa 56-552) in 1991

File:JR_Hokkaido_kiha400-502.jpg|Kutsurogi (KiHa 400-502)

File:JRH-Kiha183-6101.jpg|Kutsurogi (KiHa 183-6101) in 2009

==Loco-Hauled==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Ryuhyu Norokko流氷ノロッコ510 Series4Seating1990201650 SeriesAbashiriReplaced by Ryuhyu Monogatari.
SL OkhotskSLオホーツク号14 Series4Seating2011201314 SeriesAbashiri

=JR East=

==EMU==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Joyful Train Alphaジョイフルトレイン・アルファ165 series3SeatingDecember 1995May 2001165 seriesNiigataConverted from Shuttle Maihama.
Ayano彩野183 series6SeatingMarch 20062011183 seriesNikkōReplaced by 253 series.
IZU CRAILE伊豆クレイル651 series4SeatingJuly 2016March 2020651 seriesIzuThe name "CRAILE" came from C (Cool), Rail, and E (Elegant). Jointly operated by JR East and Izukyū Corporation.
FruiTea Fukushimaフルーティアふくしま719-700 series2Seating2015Dec 24th, 2023719 seriesSendaiWill be replaced by SATONO.
Irohaいろは205-600 series4Seating201811 March 2022205-600 series2 doors removed per side and LCD screen inserted.
Nanohanaなのはな165 series6TatamiMarch 1986August 1998165 seriesChibaFirst EMU-based Joyful Train. Replaced by New Nanohana.
New Nanohanaニューなのはな485 series6TatamiFebruary 1998August 2016485 seriesMakuhari, Chiba
Resort Yamadoriリゾートやまどり485 series6Seating201111 December 2022485 seriesTakasakiRebuilt from former Seseragi and two cars of former Yamanami.{{cite magazine| script-title=ja:JR東日本 485系改造車"リゾートやまどり"|trans-title=JR East converted 485 series "Resort Yamadori"|magazine=Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine | volume = 40| issue = 327| page =70| publisher = Kōtsū Shimbun | location = Japan | date = July 2011}} Last 485 series train in service.
Zipanguジパング485 series4Seating1 April 201210 October 2021485 seriesRebuilt from former Yamanami end cars and two 485-3000 series intermediate cars.{{cite magazine| script-title=ja: 485系ジョイフルトレイン「ジパング」|trans-title=485 series Zipangu Joyful Train |magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine | volume = 52| issue = 614| page =90| publisher = Kōyūsha Co., Ltd.| location = Japan | date = June 2012}}
Panorama Express Alpsパノラマエクスプレスアルプス165 series6SeatingMarch 1987September 2001165 seriesMitaka, TokyoSold to Fuji Kyuko in December 2001.
Seseragiせせらぎ485 series4TatamiMarch 20012010485 seriesTakasakiReplaced loco-hauled Yasuragi set. Combined with Yamanami and rebuilt as Resort Yamadori.
Shikisai四季彩201 series4SeatingApril 2001July 2009201 seriesHachioji, TokyoA 4-car 201 series set (W1) was modified in 2001 by JR East to become the special Shikisai (四季彩) tourist train, entering service on the Ōme Line from 4 August 2001. This train featured panorama windows and transverse seating bays on one side of the train only. It was repainted into a new livery in June 2005. The train was withdrawn from regular service at the end of June 2009, with a number of special finale runs scheduled for July. 
Irodori485 series6Seating/compartmentsDecember 200630 September 2017485 seriesNagano
No.Do.KaNO・DO・KA485 series3CarpetOctober 20017 January 2018183/189 seriesNiigataFormerly Sylphide. Can be diesel-hauled. Cab car uses the same design as that on Panorama Express Alps.
Utage485 series4TatamiJune 199423 February 2019485 seriesOyama
Hana485 series6TatamiMarch 199730 October 2022485 seriesOyama
Resort Express Yūリゾートエクスプレスゆう485 series6TatamiMarch 19912 January 2018183/189 seriesMitoCan be diesel-hauled.
Shuttle Maihamaシャトルマイハマ165 series3SeatingMarch 1990December 1995165 seriesChibaConverted to become Joyful Train Alpha.
Sylphideシルフィード485 series3SeatingSeptember 19902001485 seriesNiigataConverted to No.Do.Ka
Yamanamiやまなみ485 series4TatamiApril 19992010485 seriesTakasakiReplaced loco-hauled Kutsurogi set. Intermediate cars combined with Seseragi and rebuilt as Resort Yamadori. End cars rebuilt to form Zipangu.
Kirakira Uetsuきらきらうえつ485 series4SeatingNovember 200129 September 2019485 seriesNiigataReplaced by Kairi.
Genbi Shinkansen現美新幹線E3-700 series6Seating201619 December 2020E3 series ShinkansenNiigata
ToreiyuとれいゆE3-700 series6Seating (car 11), ozashiki (cars 12 to 14), lounge (car 15), ashiyu foot baths (car 16)20146 March 2022E3 Series ShinkansenYamagataOperations ended in March 2022,{{Cite web |title=ありがとう とれいゆ つばさ:JR東日本 |url=https://www.jreast.co.jp/sendai/thankyou_toreiyu/ |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=jreast.co.jp |language=Japanese}} with its retirement likely spurred by a decline in ridership caused by COVID-19 restrictions.{{Cite web |title=Farewell Toreiyu Tsubasa: It's hard to say goodbye...| url=https://jrtimes.sg/farewell-toreiyu |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=JR Times }}

File:JRE-EC165-Nanohana.jpg|Nanohana 165 series EMU, 1990

File:165ALPHA.jpg|Joyful Train Alpha

File:JNR panoramaexpress alps.jpg|Panorama Express Alps 165 series EMU, 1990

File:Series205-600 Iroha.jpg| Iroha 205-600 series EMU, October 2019

File:Series205-600-Iroha Inside.jpg| Interior of 205-600 series Iroha

File:JRE-485-Seseragi.jpg|Seseragi 485 series EMU, May 2009

File:JRE-EC165-Shuttle-Maihama.jpg|Shuttle Maihama 165 series EMU, 1990

File:JRE-485-Yamanami.jpg|Yamanami, January 2010

File:Seat of Yamanami.jpg|Interior of 485 series Yamanami

File:E3-700 R18 Toreiyu Yamagata 20140719.jpg|E3-700 R18 Toreiyu, July 2014

File:485Hana.JPG|Hana, October 2006

File:Nnanohana2.JPG|New Nanohana, July 2003

File:JRE-485-NODOKA.jpg|Nodoka, August 2009

File:JRE-485-yu-K30.JPG|Resort Express Yū, May 2006

File:JRE-485-Resort-Yamadori 110710.jpg|Resort Yamadori, July 2011

File:485utage.JPG|Utage, September 2006

File:JNR EC485 UTAGE inside.jpg|Interior of 485 series Utage

File:Series485-Zipangu Koriyama.jpg|Zipangu, April 2017

File:きらきらうえつ 東酒田~砂越間にて撮影 20120815 1617.jpg| Kirakira Uetsu, 2012

File:E3-700 R19 Genbi Shinkansen 20160910.jpg| Genbi Shinkansen, 2016

File:Genbi-interior.jpg| Interior of E3 series Genbi Shinkansen

File:719-700 Fruitea 20150425.jpg| Fruitea Fukushima, April 2015

File:JNR_189_ayano_nikkō.JPG|Ayano running a Nikkō Limited Express service

File:JRE_651-1000_Izu_Craile_20160807.jpg|IZU CRAILE, 2016

==DMU==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
FurusatoふるさとKiHa 48-25003SeatingApril 2001August 2016{{cite web |url= http://rail.hobidas.com/rmn/archives/2016/09/jr_2195.html|script-title=ja: JR東 "ふるさと"廃車回送 |trans-title=JR East "Furusato" sent for scrapping|date= 7 September 2016 |work= RM News|publisher= Neko Publishing Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= ja|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160907135152/http://rail.hobidas.com/rmn/archives/2016/09/jr_2195.html|archive-date= 7 September 2016|url-status=live |accessdate= 7 September 2016}}KiHa 48SendaiConverted from former Manyū set.
KoganeこがねKiHa 593SeatingJuly 2003July 2011KiHa 58 seriesSendaiConverted from former Gracia set. Shipped to Philippines August 2011.{{cite magazine| script-title=ja: 車両のうごき2011-2012|trans-title=Rolling Changes 2011-2012|magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine | volume = 52| issue = 615|pages=88–89| publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd.| location = Japan | date = July 2012}}
Resort MinoriリゾートみのりKiHa 483SeatingOctober 2008August 2020KiHa 48 seriesSendai
Kirakira MichinokuきらきらみちのくKiHa 483SeatingJuly 2002November 2010KiHa 48 seriesAomoriConverted into Resort Umineko
Resort UminekoリゾートうみねこKiHa 483SeatingApril 2011March 2020KiHa 48 seriesIwateConverted from Kirakira Michinoku.
UminekoうみねこKiHa 482Seating20062011KiHa 48 seriesIwateReplaced by Resort Umineko. Train remained in use without Umineko badging till 2017.
Resort AsunaroリゾートあすなろHB-E3002SeatingDecember 2010August 2023Purpose-BuiltAomori2 sets in total. Converted to Hinabi and Satono.
Elegance AckyエレガンスアッキーKiHa 593Seating19851997KiHa 28/58AkitaFormerly operated by JNR.
Cruising TrainクルージングトレインKiHa 482Seating20112023KiHa 48AkitaFormerly Resort Shirakami "Aoike" (Replaced by HB-E300, Initially 4 cars).
Akita Cruise Trainあきたクルーズ号KiHa 484Seating20102020KiHa 48AkitaFormerly Resort Shirakami "Buna" (Replaced by HB-E300). Exclusively operated between Akita and Akita Port for passengers of cruise ships calling there. In 2020, the train was replaced by non-dedicated GV-E400 series trains.
Salon Express ArcadiaサロンエクスプレスアルカディアKiHa 58 series3Seating19811988KiHa 58/28 seriesNiigataFormerly 2 cars, central car added in 1985. Destroyed by fire in 1988. End cars repaired and used as spectator transport for 1992's Sanriku Expo, then rebuilt as Kenji.
KenjiKenjiKiHa 58 series3Seating2002September 2018KiHa 58/28 seriesMoriokaEnd cars converted from former Salon Express Arcadia set. Last KiHa 58 series train operated by JR East.
ObakoおばこKiHa 58 series3Tatami19842004KiHa 58 seriesAkitaFormerly known as Komachi from 1991 until 1997, when the Komachi name was given to the Shinkansen service.
EdelweissエーデルワイスKiHa 58 series3Seating19882002KiHa 58 seriesMorioka
Carpet Carカーペット車KiHa 58 series4Carpet19852002KiHa 58 seriesNiigataReplaced by Nodoka in 2002

File:JR East diesel multiple units Furusato Hana.jpg|KiHa 48 Furusato operating as a 2-car formation in November 2007

File:Resort-Minori-200411.jpg|Resort Minori, April 2020

File:JR-East-HB-E300-Resort-Asunaro.jpg|The two Resort Asunaro sets in December 2010

File:Jrejt48kirakiramichinoku.jpg|Kirakira Michinoku

File:リゾートうみねこ.jpg|Resort Umineko

File:JRE_Kiha48_JoyfulTrain-UMINEKO.jpg| Umineko

File:Akita_Cruise_Train_depart_from_Akita_Station_20190803.jpg|Akita Cruise Train, 2019

File:DC58_Komachi.jpg|Obako while in service as Komachi

File:JNR_DC59_Ellegance_Acky.png|Paintscheme of the Elegance Acky

==Loco hauled==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Edo江戸12 series6TatamiFebruary 1986March 200312 seriesShinagawa
FureaiふれあいSuRo 81 series6TatamiMarch 1980July 1990SuRo 62 seriesShinagawa -> MitoReplaced by Edo. Handed down to JR East by JNR, which operated the train as Ozashiki Shinagawa due to its location in Shinagawa. It was often nicknamed Shinaza by travellers. After its transfer to Mito due to Edo taking its spot in Shinagawa, it was often nicknamed as Mitoza following the example of Shinaza.
Fureai Aiふれあい愛12 series6Tatami1980199012 seriesNagano
Fureai Michinokuふれあいみちのく12 series6TatamiJuly 1986May 200212 seriesMorioka
Kutsurogi (JR East)くつろぎ12 series6TatamiJune 1983September 199912 seriesTakasaki
Nagoyakaなごやか12 series6TatamiMarch 1981July 199712 seriesOku, TokyoWas the Japanese-style trainset of the North Tokyo Bureau of the JNR. Renamed to Nagoyaka after JNR's privatisation.
Nostalgic View Trainノスタルジックビュートレイン{{ill|JNR 50 series|ja|国鉄50系客車}}2 x 3-car setsSeating1990199750 seriesAkitaHauled by dedicated Class DE10 diesel locomotives. The first "Tourist Train" labeled as such. Replaced by Resort Shirakami DMU
Orient Saloonオリエントサルーン12 series6TatamiJanuary 1987November 200012 seriesFukushima
Ozashiki Train (Niigata Bureau)お座敷列車 ("カヌ座")12 series6 -> 7 -> 8 -> 7Tatami -> MixedJuly 1981February 200212 seriesNiigataWas the Japanese-style trainset of the Niigata Bureau of the JNR. The Salon Sado, an European style car, was added to it in 1985. In 1999, Oro14-782, another European styled car, was added from the former Salon Express Tokyo. Oro12-704 was scrapped in 2001 when the train were relabeled as Ordinary Cars, and the train itself was withdrawn and scrapped in 2002.
Roman浪漫14 series6TatamiNovember 1995March 200714 seriesNaganoRepainted to gold and wine red in 2000. Replaced Shirakaba and replaced by Irodori.
Salon Express Tokyoサロンエクスプレス東京14 series7SeatingAugust 1983January 199714 seriesShinagawaConverted to become Yutori trainset. Oro14-702 was removed from the trainset during conversion and incorporated into the Ozashiki train of the Niigata bureau.
Shirakaba白樺12 series6TatamiJuly 1983November 199512 seriesNaganoWithdrawn and replaced by Roman.
Super Express Rainbowスーパーエクスプレスレインボー12/14 series7SeatingMarch 1987March 200012/14 seriesOku
American Trainアメリカントレイン50 series12-July 4th, 1988July 4th, 198950 series-Traveled around Japan in an attempt to foster American-Japan friendship. It stopped at stations around Japan and didn't take passengers, as its main intention was to be a mobile exhibition centre for American culture. Was also sent to Okinawa.
Yasuragiやすらぎ12 series6TatamiApril 1986March 200112 seriesTakasakiSold to Watarase Railway, becoming "Salon de Watarase". Watarase Railway used the train as a 3 car set (the other 3 cars were used as parts cars), taking both end cars and Oro12-853 and ran it as their own Joyful Train before scrapping it in 2009.
Yutoriゆとり14 series6TatamiMay 1997March 200814 seriesOku, TokyoConverted from former Salon Express Tokyo trainset.
SL GingaSL銀河KiHa 141 series4Seating12 April 2014{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2014/04/14/180500.html|script-title=ja: "SL銀河"が営業運転を開始|trans-title="SL Ginga" enters revenue service|date= 14 April 2014|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= ja|accessdate= 14 April 2014}}11 June 2023KiHa 141 seriesIwate

File:JR East nostalgic view train.jpg|The Nostalgic View Train circa 1992

File:JNR_suro81_ozashiki_shinagawa_car_higashikariya.jpg|Fureai in JNR service as Ozashiki Shinagawa

File:JR東日本 C58形239号機.JPG|C58 239 hauling the SL Ginga

File:Roman007.jpg|Roman

File:JNR_12_shirakaba.jpg|Shirakaba

File:Salonexpresstokyo.jpg|Salon Express Tokyo

File:PC12-kutsurogi.jpg| JR East's Kutsurogi

File:12keiEdo.jpg|Edo

File:PC12-yasuragi.jpg|Yasuragi

File:Watarase_Railway_type-Wa01_'Salon_de_Watarase'.jpg|Yasuragi as Salon de Watarase

File:Sangaido.jpg| The remains of Salon de Watarase in an insect shop in Kiryu, Gunma

File:Fureai_mitinoku_morioka.jpg|Fureai Michinoku

File:JRE-Oriental_salon.JPG|Orient Saloon

File:Superexpress_rainbow.jpg|Super Express Rainbow

File:EF60_19_American_train.jpg|American Train

File:EastJapanRailwayCompanyType14-1.jpg|Yutori

=JR Central=

==EMU==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Train117トレイン117117 series4SeatingAugust 201021 July 2013 (final run){{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2013/07/22/163000.html|script-title=ja: JR東海「Train117」の運用終了|trans-title=JR Central "Train117" withdrawn from service|date= 22 July 2013|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= ja|accessdate= 6 August 2013}}117 seriesŌgakiKuHa 116-206 + MoHa 116-45 + MoHa 117-45 + KuHa 117-23
Yū Yū Tōkaiゆうゆう東海165 series3SeatingJuly 1989November 1999165 seriesShizuokaKumoha 165-701 + MoHa 164-701 + KuHa 165-701

File:IMG Kokutetsu117-0Soyokaze.jpg|The Train117 in August 2010

File:JRC-EC-165-700.jpg|The Yū Yū Tōkai joyful train on Yamakita station in 1992

==DMU==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Resort LinerリゾートライナーKiHa 80 series3SeatingJuly 1988March 1995KiHa 80 seriesNagoyaKiRo 82-801 + KiRo 80-791 + KiRo 80-801

File:KiHa80 Resort Liner 1989.jpg|Resort Liner KiHa 80 series DMU in 1989

==Loco hauled==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Ikoiいこい12 series6Tatami1982February 199712 seriesNumazu → NagoyaThe cars remained in regular 12 Series paint scheme, unlike other Joyful Train sets. It's the second time the name Ikoi has been used for a named train in Japan, as it was used before by JNR.
Eurolinerユーロライナー12-700 series7SeatingAugust 1985April 200512 seriesNagoyaEuroliner liveried locos:
EF64 35/66
EF65 105/106/112
DD51 592/791/1037
Ozashiki Resshaお座敷列車 ("ナコ座")12 series6TatamiMarch 1983October 199912 seriesNagoya

=JR West=

==EMU==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Super Saloon Yumejiスーパーサルーンゆめじ211 series/213 series3Seating1988March 2010Purpose-builtOkayamaKuMoRo 211-1 + MoRo 210-1 + KuRo 212-1001

File:JRW-Super-Saloon-Yumeji-kuro213.jpg|Super Saloon Yumeji 211/213 series, January 2007

==DMU==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Edel Tangoエーデル丹後KiHa 65 series2SeatingJuly 1988March 1996KiHa 65 seriesKyotoKiHa 65 601 + KiHa 65 1601
Operated in conjunction with 183-800 series Kitakinki EMU services between Osaka.
Edel Tottoriエーデル鳥取KiHa 65 series4SeatingMarch 1989October 1999KiHa 65 seriesKyoto
EdelエーデルKiHa 65 series4SeatingDecember 1989October 2004KiHa 65 seriesKyoto
Yutopia (JR West)ゆぅトピアKiHa 65 series2Seating/CarpetDecember 1986March 1995KiHa 65 seriesKanazawaKiRo 65 1 + KiRo 65 1001
Operated in conjunction with 485 series Raichō EMU services between Kyoto and Osaka.
Resort Saloon Festaリゾートサルーン・フェスタKiHa 58 series3SeatingJuly 1988November 2001KiHa 58 seriesHiroshimaKiRo 59 552 + KiRo 29 553 + KiRo 59 553. The "mouth" in the front of the train can open.
VIVA Westビバ・ウエストKiHa 59 series2SeatingAugust 1989March 1999KiHa 58 seriesYamaguchiKiHa 59 501 + KiHa 29 501
SeychelleセイシェルKiHa 58 series3Seating/CarpetOctober 1989January 2005KiHa 58 series/12 seriesFukuchiyamaKiRo 59 554 + KiSaRo 59 501 + KiRo 59 555
Golden Express AstreゴールデンエクスプレスアストルKiHa 65/KiHa 58 series3SeatingMarch 1988December 2006KiHa 65/KiHa 58 seriesKanazawaKiRo 65 551 + KiRo 29 552 + KiRo 65 1551
Fureai PalふれあいパルKiHa 58 series2CarpetApril 1986October 2007KiHa 58 seriesHiroshimaKiRo 59 504 + KiRo 29 503
Fureai Sun-inふれあいSUN-INKiHa 58 series3TatamiApril 1986July 2008KiHa 58 seriesYonagoKiRo 59 506 + KiRo 59 505 + KiRo 29 507
Honobono Sun-inほのぼのSUN-INKiHa 58 series2TatamiNovember 1987November 2009KiHa 58 seriesYonagoKiRo 59 551 + KiRo 29 551
Misuzu Shiosaiみすゞ潮彩KiHa 472SeatingJuly 2007January 2017KiHa 47YamaguchiConverted to become Maru Maru No Hanashi[https://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/2016/08/page_9065.html] [https://web.archive.org/web/20170202234710/http://www.jr-odekake.net/train/misuzu/index.html]
Tenkū no shiro Takedajōato天空の城 竹田城跡号KiHa 401SeatingMarch 2015May 2019KiHa 40HyōgoConverted to become Umiyamamusubi
Setouchi Marine View瀬戸内マリンビューKiHa 472SeatingOctober 2005December 2019KiHa 47HiroshimaConverted to become etSETOra[https://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/2019/11/page_15291.html]

File:JR_DC_Kiha47-7002.jpg| Setouchi Marine View, 2005

File:JRW_DC_Kiha47-7003.jpg| Misuzu Shiosai

File:20150829-kiha40-2007a.JPG|Tenku no Shiro Takedajoato, 2015

File:Seychelle_JRWest.jpg|Seychelle

File:Koro59_festa.jpg|Resort Saloon Festa

File:JRW_honobono_SUN-IN_2.jpg|Honobono Sun-In

File:ふれあいパル.jpg|Fureai Pal

File:Kiha58FureaiSUN-IN.JPG|Fureai Sun-In

==Loco hauled==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Holiday Palホリデーパル{{ill|JNR 20 series|ja|国鉄20系客車}}/14 series8CompartmentsJune 1984September 199720/14 seriesHiroshimaWas in standard JNR 20 Series colours until 1990, when it was repainted to white and grey with a purple body stripe. Later used to run Asakaze and Genkai service before scrapping.
Ozashiki Train (Tennoji Bureau)お座敷客車12 series6TatamiJuly 1981198912 seriesTennojiThe Japanese styled car of the Tennoji Railway Bureau of the JNR. Withdrawn 1989 and converted to become Ikiiki Salon Kinokuni.
Ikiiki Salon Kinokuniいきいきサロンきのくに12 series6TatamiSeptember 1989June 200712 seriesWakayamaConverted from Tennoji Bureau's Ozakishi train.
Ikoi (Fukuchiyama Bureau)いこい12 series1MixedApril 1985198912 seriesFukichiyamaHalf in Japanese style, half in Western style. Ran passenger services sandwiched between two KiHa 58 series DMUs. Later incorporated into Seychelle.
Tabiji旅路12-800 series6TatamiJuly 198130 September 200712 seriesHiroshimaExtensively refurbished in September 1994 for the Asian Games held that year in Hiroshima. Changes include new panorama end cars, repainting and reordering of the cars, and the removal of individually named carriages. {{cite web |url= http://rail.hobidas.com/photo/?09261300|script-title=ja:消えた車輌写真館|trans-title=Disappeared Rolling Stock Photo Gallery|date= 26 September 2011|work= Tetsudo Hobidas|publisher= Neko Publishing|location= Japan|language= ja|accessdate= 26 September 2011}}
Wakuwaku Danranわくわく団らん12 series6 -> 5TatamiJuly 1982December 200612 seriesKanazawaThe Japanese styled train of the Kanazawa Bureau of the JNR. Overhauled in 1993 to become Wakuwaku Danran, and Oro12-826 was scrapped in 1995.
Yuu Yuu Salon Okayamaユウユウサロン岡山12 series6SeatingNovember 1985March 201112 seriesOkayamaOriginally named "ゆうゆうサロン岡山". Refurbished and repainted in January 1994.
Asukaあすか12 series/14 series7Tatami/SeatingNovember 198731 March 201812/14 seriesMiyahara, Osaka交友社鉄道ファン』2018年7月号 「JR旅客会社の車両配置表」
SL Yamaguchi (12 series)SLやまぐち号(12系)12 series5SeatingJuly 1988September 201712 seriesYamaguchiSold to Ōigawa Railway in February 2018.
Okuizumo Orochi奥出雲おろち号12 series2SeatingApril 1998November 202312 seriesGotoReplaced by Ametuchi. Had a dedcicated locomotive.
SL Kita-BiwakoSL北びわこ号12 series5SeatingAugust 1995November 201912 seriesShiga
Kinokuni Sea Sideきのくにシーサイド12 series2Seating1999200712 series & 24 SeriesWakayama
Resort Trainリゾートトレイン14 series4Seating1988200914 SeriesWakayamaOriginally made for skiing services and has a large luggage area. Later renamed to Moonlight Kyushu in the 2000s.

File:JNR_PC_nahanefu23-14.jpg|Holiday Pal

File:Fukuchiyama_ikoi.jpg|Fukuchiyama Ikoi

File:Wakayama ozasiki12.jpg|Ozasiki Kyakusha

File:WakuwakuDanran.JPG|Wakuwaku Danran

File:JNR-12kei-old-tabiji.jpg|Tabiji prior to refurbishment

File:12-800 series Tabiji Hiroshima 20070930.jpg|Tabiji after refurbishment. Photo taken on its final run in September 2007

File:Okuizumo_Orochi_kisuki_sta_20170915.jpg|Okuizumo Orochi in 2017

File:Kinokuni_Seaside-1.jpg|Kinokuni Sea Side

=JR Shikoku=

==DMU==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Island Express Shikoku IIアイランドエクスプレス四国IIKiHa 185 series4 -> 3SeatingAugust 19992021KiHa 185 seriesTakamatsuKiRo 186 4 + KiRo 186 8 + KiHa 185 11 + KiHa 185 12. KiRo 186 4 was converted to Shikoku Mannaka Sennen Monogatari car in January 2017. Ceased operations in March 2020 but officially withdrawn in March 2021 following the conversion of KiRo 186 8 into Iyonada Monogatari car. KiHa 185 11 and KiHa 185 12 retain their decals and resumed operation as regular trains.
Iyonada Monogatari (KiHa 47)伊予灘ものがたりKiHa 472Seating20142021KiHa 47 seriesTadotsuReplaced by a KiHa 185 based train with the same name.
Tabidachi旅立ちKiHa 58 Series4Seating1988?KiHa 58 seriesTakamatsuModified to accommodate group excursions over the Great Seto Bridge.
RainbowレインボーKiHa 58 Series4Seating1988?KiHa 58 seriesTakamatsuPainted in JR Shikoku corporate colours. Equipped with a train radio compatible to lines in Honshu, as it was planned for the train to be able to operate there in group operations.
Cycle Trainサイクル列車KiHa 58 Series1SeatingJuly 1999August 1999KiHa 58 seriesTakamatsuThe entirety of KiHa 58-770 was repurposed to hold bikes. Bike racks replaced seats as bike decals were painted onto the sides. Passengers rode in an attached KiHa 32 series car.

File:JR Shikoku Island Express.JPG|Island Express Shikoku II

File:JRS_DC_Kiro47-1401.jpg| Iyonada Monogatari

File:JR_Shikoku_kiha58_306_tabidachi_takamatsu.jpg|Tabidachi

==Loco hauled==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Island Express Shikokuアイランドエクスプレス四国{{ill|JNR 50 series|ja|国鉄50系客車}}5SeatingMarch 1987May 199950 seriesTakamatsuHas 3 dedicated locomotives.

File:IslandexpressSHIKOKU.jpg|Island Express Shikoku

=JR Kyushu=

==DMU==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Aso 1962あそ1962KiHa 58 series2SeatingJuly 200626 December 2010KiHa 58 seriesKumamotoAfter withdrawal, the train was dumped in Kumamoto Yard until scrapped in 2018
Hayato no Kazeはやとの風KiHa 47/1473 (peak hours, initial), 2 (regular, final)SeatingMarch 2004March 2022KiHa 47KagoshimaFormer KiHa 140 series car converted to become Ibusuki no Tamatebako car in March 2012.{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2012/03/20/100000.html|script-title=ja:キハ140 2066が「指宿のたまて箱」仕様になって出場|trans-title=KiHa 140 2066 outshopped as Ibusuki no Tamatebako car|date= 20 March 2012|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= ja|accessdate= 20 March 2012}} Rest of the train was converted to become Two Stars 4047.
Holland Village Expressオランダ村特急KiHa 183-1000 series4Seating20 March 1988July 1992Purpose-builtOperated in conjunction with 485 series Ariake EMU services between Kokura and Hakata. Converted to become Yufuin no Mori II.
SieboldシーボルトKiHa 183-1000 series4SeatingMarch 1999March 2004KiHa 183-1000 seriesConverted from former Yufuin no Mori II. Converted to become Yufu DX. Named after German botanist Philipp Franz von Siebold.
Toro-QTORO-QKiHa 58 + ToRa 70000 + KiHa 655SeatingOctober 2002August 2010KiHa 58 + ToRa 70000 + KiHa 65DMU cars repainted and reverted to regular use following withdrawal of train.
Yufu DXゆふDXKiHa 183-1000 series4SeatingMarch 2004January 2011KiHa 183-1000 seriesOitaFormerly Holland Village Express, Yufuin no Mori II, and Siebold.
Withdrawn 10 January 2011 and converted to become Aso Boy.{{cite press release|script-title=ja: 観光列車「あそ1962」、特急「ゆふDX」さよなら企画について|trans-title=Details of "Aso 1962" and "Yufu DX" Sayonara Schedule|publisher=JR Kyushu|date=20 October 2010|url=http://www13.jrkyushu.co.jp/newsreleaseweb.nsf/9dd28b8cb8f46cee49256a7d0030d2e6/18da528c55e44b8a492577c20057fa89?OpenDocument|language=ja|accessdate=21 October 2010}}{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=Redalert2fan |fix-attempted=yes }}
Yufuin no Mori IIゆふいんの森IIKiHa 183-1000 series4SeatingJuly 1992March 1999KiHa 183-1000 seriesConverted from former Holland Village Express. Converted to become Siebold.
Isaburo / Shinpei (KiHa 47)いさぶろう・しんぺいKiHa 47 series1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 2SeatingMarch 2004March 2023KiHa 47 seriesKumamotoKiHa 140 2125 was the initial car, and was also used as a spare car for Kawasemi Yamasemi before being converted to become a car for Two Stars 4047, relabeled as Kishi 140-4047. KiHa 47 9089 added in October 2004. KiHa 47 8159 was added in 2009. Except KiHa 140 2125, rest converted to become Kampachi / Ichiroku.
Kusenbou九千坊KiHa 311TatamiMarch 1996 (as Isaburo / Shinpei), 2004 (as Kusenbou)April 2009KiHa 31 seriesKumamotoOriginal Isaburo / Shinpei before being replaced by a KiHa 47 series based train in 2004. Replaced by SL Hitoyoshi in 2009.
Kawasemi Yamasemiかわせみ やませみKiHa 472Seating20172025KiHa 47-
Kichisiroku吉四六KiHa 582Mixed19851993KiHa 28/58OitaKiha 58 190 has a tatami interior, while Kiha 28 2487's interior is half seating, half tatami. Converted from a Rakuda set, and it was later known as Joyful Train Oita before being combined into the Shiranui.
Yutopiaゆ〜とぴあKiHa 582Mixed19871993KiHa 28/58OitaFrontmost passenger doors were removed, with large windows in its place. Converted from a Rakuda set, it was later combined into the Shiranui.
ShiranuiしらぬいKiHa 582Tatami19931994KiHa 28/58OitaCombined from Kiha 58 190 of Joyful Train Oita and Kiha 28 2436 of Yutopia, the Shiranui was intended to be an updated version of the Japanese-style tatami car. However, with JR Kyushu withdrawing group charter trains just 10 months later, the Shiranui was withdrawn and scrapped.
Sound Express HinokuniサウンドエクスプレスひのくにKiHa 58 & KiHa 654->2Seating19861994KiHa 58 & KiHa 65Kumamoto'Sound Express' nickname came from the karaoke machine installed. Equipped with reclining seats. Kiha 65 61 and Kiha 58 700 were taken out of the train in 1992 for use on Huis Ten Bosch services, and the other two cars continued in service until 1994, when they were reconverted into standard Local trains.
BUNBUNBUNBUNKiHa 582Tatami19871994KiHa 58KumamotoThe train's name, BUNBUN, was painted across the front end. Withdrawn and scrapped in 1994 due to JR Kyushu abolishing group charter trains.
Joyful Train Nagasakiジョイフルトレイン長崎KiHa 58 & 652Seating19881994KiHa 58 & 65Nagasaki -> KumamotoRenamed to Joyful Train Kumamoto when the train was transferred there in 1992. Withdrawn and scrapped in 1994 due to JR Kyushu abolishing group charter trains.
Saloon ExpressサルーンエクスプレスKiHa 58 & 652Seating19881994KiHa 58 & 65KumamotoWithdrawn and scrapped in 1994 due to JR Kyushu abolishing group charter trains.
Fureai GOふれあいGOKiHa 58 & 652Seating19881994KiHa 58 & 65KitakyushuWithdrawn and scrapped in 1994 due to JR Kyushu abolishing group charter trains.

File:Aso1962 20061212.jpg|Aso 1962, December 2006

File:Kiha47 Hayatono-Kaze Nippo-Line.jpg|Hayato no Kaze, July 2009

File:Kiha183-1000 Holland Village Express.jpg|Holland Village Express KiHa 183-1000 series in 1990

File:JR kyusyu kiha183-1000 siebold.jpg|Siebold KiHa 183-1000 series in 2000

File:Toro-Q KiHa 65 36 Minami-Oita 20080712.jpg|Toro-Q set led by KiHa 65 36 in July 2008

File:JNR Kiha 183-1000-Kagoshima Main Line-Dazaifu-20090904-162502.jpg|Yufu DX in September 2009

File:Kawasemi yamasemi.jpg|Kawasemi Yamasemi

File:JRK_140DC_Isaburou_Shinpei_inMasakiStation.jpg|Isaburo / Shinpei

File:かわせみ_やませみ・いさぶろう・しんぺい.jpg|Kawasemi Yamasemi (front) and Isaburo / Shinpei (rear) coupled together in 2020

File:KiHa183-1000 Yufuin no Mori II Hakata 19980700.jpg|Yufuin no Mori II KiHa 183-1000 series in July 1998

==Loco hauled==

class="wikitable"
NameJapaneseClassificationNo. of carsAccommodationIntroducedWithdrawnConverted fromDepot/regionRemarks
Panorama Liner Southern Crossパノラマライナーサザンクロス12 series6SeatingMarch 1987March 199412 seriesMojiko
SL Aso BoySLあそBOY{{ill|JNR 50 series|ja|国鉄50系客車}}3SeatingAugust 1988200550 seriesKumamotoThe train is nicknamed SL Hitoyoshi due to the engine's former static preservation location in Hitoyoshi. The steam engine used for the SL Aso Boy service broke down in August 2005, necessitating repairs and was eventually replaced by a JNR DE10 series diesel locomotive for the rest of the year as the DL Aso Boy, and later, the SL Aso Boy was entirely replaced by Aso 1962 and the current Aso Boy service. Out of service due to repairs until 2009, the train was brought back into service as the SL Hitoyoshi.
SL HitoyoshiSL人吉{{ill|JNR 50 series|ja|国鉄50系客車}}3Seating2009March 202450 seriesKumamotoIn 2009, the SL Hitoyoshi name is made official. Ran as SL Kimetsu no Yaiba in 2020 as collaboration with the movie. Due to the age of the locomotive, JR Kyushu withdrew the SL Hitoyoshi from service in March 23, 2024 and its locomotive, JNR 58654, was placed on static display in front of JR Hitoyoshi Station.

File:Aso_Boy(58654)-01.jpg|SL Aso Boy

File:SL aso-boy 999version(Suizenji stn.)-19990814.jpg|SL Aso Boy converted to look like Galaxy Express 999 at Suizenji Station

File:JRKyushu_PC_SL_Hitoyoshi.jpg| SL Hitoyoshi

File:Steam_locomotive_Demon_Slayer_SL_Kimetsu_no_Yaiba_Futsukaichi_Station_20201123.jpg|SL Hitoyoshi as SL Kimetsu no Yaiba

See also

References

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Further reading

  • {{cite book |script-title=ja: 日本を満喫できるリゾート列車完全ガイド |trans-title=Complete Resort Train Guide to Enjoy Japan|publisher = Kasakura Publishing Co., Ltd. |date = February 2014 |location = Japan |isbn = 978-4773087055|language = ja }}