Endless flower fields ! Japan's weekend-only "Lobster Sashimi Train" makes its debut
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Taiwan’s Jiji Line officially formed a sister-railway relationship with Japan’s Isumi Railway in Chiba Prefecture in October 2014. In the future, visitors who purchase a one-day pass in either location can ride the other railway for free. This marks the second such friendly collaboration between Taiwan and Japan following the partnership between the Pingxi Line of Taiwan Railways and Japan’s Enoshima Electric Railway.
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team (compiled and reported)
Taiwan’s Jiji Line officially formed a sister-railway relationship with Japan’s Isumi Railway in Chiba Prefecture in October 2014. In the future, visitors who purchase a one-day pass in either location can ride the other railway for free. This marks the second such friendly collaboration between Taiwan and Japan following the partnership between the Pingxi Line of Taiwan Railways and Japan’s Enoshima Electric Railway. Recently, the “Isumi Railway” (いすみ鉄道, ISUMI) has launched a “Sashimi Train,” allowing passengers to enjoy both scenic rail views and delicious, fresh sashimi dishes while traveling.
Taiwan’s Jiji Line officially formed a sister-railway relationship with Japan’s Isumi Railway in Chiba Prefecture in October 2014. In the future, visitors who purchase a one-day pass in either location can ride the other railway for free. This marks the second such friendly collaboration between Taiwan and Japan following the partnership between the Pingxi Line of Taiwan Railways and Japan’s Enoshima Electric Railway. Recently, the “Isumi Railway” (いすみ鉄道, ISUMI) has launched a “Sashimi Train,” allowing passengers to enjoy both scenic rail views and delicious, fresh sashimi dishes while traveling.
In spring, the Isumi Railway is surrounded by beautiful white cherry blossoms and golden tung flowers. (Photo credit / cappuccino4623)
The Isumi Railway has introduced an Italian-style meal train, offering passengers a unique experience. (Photo credit / isumirail)
There is also a sashimi-themed meal train. (Photo credit / isumirail)
Since 2008, the Isumi Railway has successively launched firefly-viewing trains, Rilakkuma-themed trains, Isumi Railway rice crackers, and other cultural and creative products and special trains, boosting its visibility. Especially during the spring months from February to April each year, visitors can enjoy 13 kilometers of continuous rapeseed flower fields, golden carpets, and breathtaking pastoral scenery covering a total area of 53,000 square meters—making it a must-visit local railway attraction in Chiba Prefecture for rail enthusiasts.
Chiba Prefecture’s Isumi Railway and Nantou’s Jiji Line became sister railways 10 minutes ago. (Photo credit / isumirail)
The pastoral scenery along the railway is tranquil and beautiful. (Photo credit / cappuccino4623)
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