Tokyo to Izumo night train
Everything you need to plan the Tokyo–Izumo sleeper: operators, cabins, times, prices and rail-pass rules.
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Cabins & typical prices
Why take this train
One of Japan's last two regularly scheduled sleeper trains- Runs coupled with the Sunrise Seto from Tokyo to Okayama, where the two portions split
- Izumoshi is the gateway to Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's oldest and most important Shinto shrines
- Reservations open exactly one month ahead and popular private rooms can sell out in minutes
- Free Nobinobi Zaseki carpeted sleeping space is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass
Rail passes & reservations
The Japan Rail Pass covers the base fare and limited express fee, and the free Nobinobi Zaseki carpeted space is included at no extra cost; private compartments require an additional sleeper supplement even with a valid JR Pass.
Before you use train or station Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi on a train or in a station is a network shared with other passengers. A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and the VPN server, one extra layer when you check email or log in to accounts on the road. NordVPN is one option.
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How long does the Tokyo to Izumo night train take?
The journey takes about 12h 10m, travelling overnight so you arrive the next morning.
How much does the Tokyo–Izumo sleeper cost?
Fares start from around €83 and rise with demand and cabin type. Booking early gets the lowest prices.
Is the Tokyo to Izumo train covered by Eurail or Interrail?
No — this operator does not accept Eurail or Interrail; buy a ticket directly.
What cabin types are available?
You can choose between couchette and private cabin. A berth reservation is required.
Takamatsu 
9h 37m
JR Sunrise
