The warmest train experience ever: Japan’s limited-winter-season heated kotatsu train is back on track!
As the cold winter arrives, Japan’s northeastern Iwate Prefecture’s famous seasonal railway train, the “Heated Kotatsu Train,” is back on the rails starting December 6th once again this winter season. It allows passengers to cozy up in warm blankets while comfortably enjoying the scenic views outside the train windows along the tracks.
Limited-winter-season Heated Kotatsu Train is now running again!(Image source / yuta-murakami.cocolog-nifty)
The Heated Kotatsu Train runs on the Sanriku Railway, where passengers can snuggle warmly inside the kotatsu while admiring the scenery along the railway. (Image source / tohoku-monogatari)
When the train encounters beautiful seaside sections along the way, it slows down so everyone can fully enjoy the view. (Image source / kn.ndl.go)
Passengers can enjoy the railway scenery while nestled under the warm kotatsu. (Image source / yuta-murakami.cocolog-nifty)
During the journey, train attendants dress up as ama (female divers) to serve passengers. (Image source / geocities)
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