Joyful Train
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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.

History

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
Tatami
A is a type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms. Traditionally made of rice straw to form the core , with a covering of woven soft rush straw, tatami are made in standard sizes, with the length exactly twice the width...

flooring and shoji
Shoji
In traditional Japanese architecture, a shōji is a door, window or room divider consisting of translucent paper over a frame of wood which holds together a lattice of wood or bamboo...

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.

DMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Crystal Express Tomamu & Sahoro クリスタルエクスプレス トマム・サホロ KiHa 183-5100 series  4 Seating December 1989 KiHa 183 series Naebo Initially 3 cars
Niseko Express ニセコエクスプレス KiHa 183-5000 series  3 Seating December 1988 KiHa 183 series Naebo  
North Rainbow Express ノースレインボーエクスプレス KiHa 183-5200 series  5 Seating July 1992 KiHa 183 series Naebo  

EMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Hana 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
6 Tatami March 1997 485 series Oyama  
Irodori 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
6 Seating/compartments December 2006 485 series Nagano  
Kirakira Uetsu きらきらうえつ 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
4 Seating November 2001 485 series Niigata  
Nagomi E655 series
E655 series
The is an AC/DC dual-voltage electric multiple unit train operated by East Japan Railway Company in Japan. The single 5-car trainset is used as a luxury charter train called , and also as the Imperial train by inserting a dedicated Imperial carriage....

 
5 Seating July 2007 Purpose built Tokyo  
New Nanohana ニューなのはな 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
6 Tatami February 1998 485 series Makuhari, Chiba Replaced Nanohana set.
No.Do.Ka NO・DO・KA 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
3 Carpet October 2001 183/189 series Niigata Formerly Sylphide. Can be diesel-hauled.
Resort Express Yū リゾートエクスプレスゆう 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
6 Tatami March 1991 183/189 series Mito Can be diesel-hauled.
Resort Yamadori リゾートやまどり 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
6 Seating 2011 485 series Takasaki Rebuilt from former Seseragi and two cars of former Yamanami.
Utage 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
6 Tatami June 1994 485 series Oyama  

DMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Furusato ふるさと KiHa 48-2500
KiHa 40 series
The is a diesel multiple unit type introduced by Japanese National Railways in 1977 and operated by all of the Japan Railways Group companies on suburban and rural services in Japan.-Overview:...

 
3 Seating April 2001 KiHa 48 Sendai Converted from former Manyū set.
Kenji Kenji KiHa 58 series  3 Seating 2002 KiHa 58/28 series Morioka End cars converted from former Salon Express Arcadia set.
Kirakira Michinoku きらきらみちのく KiHa 48  3 Seating July 2002 KiHa 48 Morioka  
Kogane こがね KiHa 58 series  3 Seating July 2003 KiHa 58 series Sendai Converted from former Gracia set.
Resort Minori リゾートみのり KiHa 48-500
KiHa 40 series
The is a diesel multiple unit type introduced by Japanese National Railways in 1977 and operated by all of the Japan Railways Group companies on suburban and rural services in Japan.-Overview:...

 
3 Seating October 2008 KiHa 48 Sendai  
Resort Shirakami "Aoike" リゾートしらかみ「青池」 KiHa 48  3 Seating March 1997 KiHa 48 Akita Initially 4 cars. Replaced 50 series Nostalgic View Train.
Resort Shirakami "Buna" リゾートしらかみ「橅」 KiHa 48  3 Seating April 2002 KiHa 48 Akita  
Resort Shirakami "Kumagera" リゾートしらかみ「くまげら」 KiHa 48  3 Seating April 2006 KiHa 48 Akita  
Umineko うみねこ KiHa 48  2 Seating December 2002 KiHa 48 Morioka  
View Coaster Kazekko びゅうコースター風っこ KiHa 48  2 Seating June 2000 KiHa 48 Sendai  

EMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Train117 トレイン117 117 series
117 series
The is a Japanese suburban electric multiple unit introduced in 1979 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by Central Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company . A total of 216 cars were manufactured...

 
4 Seating August 2010 117 series Ōgaki KuHa 116-206 + MoHa 116-45 + MoHa 117-45 + KuHa 117-23

DMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Misuzu Shiosai みすゞ潮彩 KiHa 47  2 Seating July 2007 KiHa 47 Yamaguchi  
Setonai Marine View 瀬戸内マリンビュー KiHa 47  2 Seating October 2005 KiHa 47 Hiroshima  

Loco hauled

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Asuka あすか 12 series/14 series  7 Tatami/Seating November 1987 12/14 series Miyahara, Osaka  
Salon Car Naniwa サロンカーなにわ 14 series  7 Seating September 1983 14 series Miyahara, Osaka  
SL Yamaguchi SLやまぐち 12 series  5 Seating July 1988 12 series Yamaguchi  

DMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Island Express Shikoku II アイランドエクスプレス四国II KiHa 185 series  2 Seating August 1999 KiHa 185 series Takamatsu KiRo 186 4 + KiRo 186 8
Kaiyodo Hobby Train 海洋堂ホビートレイン KiHa 32  1 Seating July 2011 KiHa 32 Matsuyama KiHa 32 4

JR Kyushu

There is no Joyful train for organizations in July 1994 and afterwards, and the following trains exist as an object for tourist trains.

DMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Aso Boy
Aso Boy
The is a limited express train service in Kyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company , which runs between and via .-Rolling stock:...

あそぼーい! KiHa 183-1000 series  4 Seating June 2011 KiHa 183 series Kumamoto Converted from former Yufu DX.
A-Train
A-Train (JR Kyushu)
The is a seasonal limited express train service operated by Kyushu Railway Company in Kyushu, Japan, since October 2011.-Service pattern:The service operates between and , mostly at weekends and holiday periods, with two return workings per day....

A列車で行こう KiHa 185 series  2 Seating October 2011 KiHa 185 series Kumamoto  
Hayato no Kaze
Hayato no Kaze
The is a limited express service in Japan which runs between Kagoshima-Chūō Station and Yoshimatsu Station via the Kagoshima Main Line, Nippō Main Line, and Hisatsu Line. It is operated by Kyushu Railway Company .-Schedule:...

はやとの風 KiHa 140/147 series  3 Seating March 2004 KiHa 47 Kagoshima  
Ibusuki no Tamatebako
Ibusuki no Tamatebako
The is a limited express service operated by Kyushu Railway Company in Japan since March 2011. It operates between Kagoshima-Chūō Station and Ibusuki Station via the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line.-Rolling stock:...

指宿のたまて箱 KiHa 47 series  2 Seating March 2011 KiHa 47 Kagoshima
Umisachi Yamasachi 海幸山幸 KiHa 125-400  2 Seating October 2009 TR 400 Miyazaki Converted from former Takachiho Railway
Takachiho Railway
was a Japanese railway company. The company in Miyazaki Prefecture had suspended operation of the railway since a typhoon disaster in 2005 and was liquidated in 2009.-Line:...

 TR 400
Yufuin no Mori ゆふいんの森 KiHa 71 series
KiHa 71 series
The is a DMU operated by Kyushu Railway Company exclusively on the Yufuin no Mori service in Kyushu, Japan.One 3-car set was introduced on March 11, 1989 and was converted from former KiHa 58 and KiHa 65 DMU cars with new bodies. In April 1990, the train was lengthened to 4 cars with the addition...

 
4 Seating 1989 KiHa 58/65 series Chikuho  
New Yufuin no Mori 新ゆふいんの森 KiHa 72 series  4 Seating 1999 Purpose built Chikuho  

Loco hauled

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Converted from Depot/region Remarks
SL Hitoyoshi SL人吉 50 series  3 Seating October 1988 50 series Kumamoto Originally named "SL人吉号". Refurbished and repainted in Aipril 2009.

Loco hauled

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Miyabi みやび  14-800 series  7 Tatami March 1986 28 December 1986 14 series Miyahara, Osaka Withdrawn following fatal accident.

DMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Furano Express フラノエクスプレス KiHa 80 series  4 Seating December 1986 November 1998 KiHa 80 series Naebo KiHa 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 series  3 Seating July 1999 2002 KiHa 80 series Naebo Converted from former "Tomamu & Sahoro Express".
Tomamu & Sahoro Express トマムサホロエクスプレス KiHa 80 series  5 Seating December 1987 July 1999 KiHa 80 series Naebo Converted to become "Mountain Lake Onuma".

EMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Joyful Train Alpha ジョイフルトレイン・アルファ  165 series
165 series
The was an express electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways .-History:In the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for express services...

 
3 Seating December 1995 May 2001 165 series Niigata Converted from Shuttle Maihama.
Nanohana なのはな 165 series
165 series
The was an express electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways .-History:In the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for express services...

 
6 Tatami March 1986 August 1998 165 series Chiba First EMU-based Joyful Train. Replaced by New Nanohana.
Panorama Express Alps パノラマエクスプレスアルプス 165 series
165 series
The was an express electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways .-History:In the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for express services...

 
6 Seating March 1987 September 2001 165 series Mitaka, Tokyo Sold to Fujikyuko in December 2001.
Seseragi せせらぎ 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
4 Tatami March 2001 2010 485 series Takasaki Replaced loco-hauled Yasuragi set. Combined with Yamanami and rebuilt as Resort Yamadori.
Shikisai  四季彩  201 series
201 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1979 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by West Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by East Japan Railway Company ....

 
4 Seating April 2001 July 2009 201 series Hachioji, Tokyo  
Shuttle Maihama シャトルマイハマ  165 series
165 series
The was an express electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways .-History:In the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for express services...

 
3 Seating March 1990 December 1995 165 series Chiba Converted to become Joyful Train Alpha.
Sylphide シルフィード 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
3 Seating September 1990 2001 485 series Niigata Converted to No.Do.Ka
Yamanami やまなみ 485 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...

 
4 Tatami April 1999 2010 485 series Takasaki Replaced loco-hauled Kutsurogi set. Combined with Seseragi and rebuilt as Resort Yamadori.

Loco hauled

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Edo 江戸  12 series  6 Tatami February 1986 March 2003 12 series Shinagawa  
Fureai ふれあい  SuRo 81 series 6 Tatami March 1980 July 1990 SuRo 62 series Mito  
Fureai Ai ふれあい愛  12 series  - Tatami - - 12 series Nagano  
Fureai Michinoku ふれあいみちのく  12 series  6 Tatami July 1986 May 2002 12 series Morioka  
Kutsurogi くつろぎ  12 series  6 Tatami June 1983 September 1999 12 series Takasaki  
Nagoyaka なごやか  12 series  6 Tatami March 1981 July 1997 12 series Oku, Tokyo  
Orient Saloon オリエントサルーン  12 series  6 Tatami January 1987 November 2000 12 series Fukushima  
Ozashiki Ressha お座敷列車 ("カヌ座")  12 series  7 Tatami July 1981 February 2002 12 series Niigata  
Roman 浪漫  14 series  6 Tatami November 1995 March 2007 14 series Nagano Repainted to gold and wine red in 2000.
Salon Express Tokyo サロンエクスプレス東京  14 series  7 Seating August 1983 January 1997 14 series Shinagawa Converted to become Yutori trainset.
Shirakaba 白樺  12 series  6 Tatami July 1983 November 1995 12 series Nagano  
Super Express Rainbow スーパーエクスプレスレインボー  12/14 series 7 Seating March 1987 March 2000 12/14 series Oku  
Yasuragi やすらぎ  12 series  6 Tatami April 1986 March 2001 12 series Takasaki Sold to Watarase Railway, becoming "Salon de Watarase".
Yutori ゆとり  14 series  6 Tatami May 1997 March 2008 14 series Oku, Tokyo Converted from former Salon Express Tokyo trainset.

EMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Yū Yū Tōkai ゆうゆう東海 165 series
165 series
The was an express electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways .-History:In the early 1960s, the Chūō Main Line and Shinetsu Line were electrified, requiring new EMUs for express services...

 
3 Seating July 1989 November 1999 165 series Shizuoka Kumoha 165-701 + MoHa 164-701 + KuHa 165-701

DMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Resort Liner リゾートライナー KiHa 80 series  3 Seating July 1988 March 1995 KiHa 80 series Nagoya KiRo 82-801 + KiRo 80-791 + KiRo 80-801

Loco hauled

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Euroliner ユーロライナー  12-700 series  7 Seating August 1985 April 2005 12 series Nagoya Euroliner liveried locos:
EF64 35/66
EF65 105/106/112
DD51 592/791/1037
Ozashiki Ressha お座敷列車 ("ナコ座")  12 series  6 Tatami March 1983 October 1999 12 series Nagoya  

EMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Super Saloon Yumeji スーパーサルーンゆめじ  211 series
211 series
The is a suburban electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1985 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company and Central Japan Railway Company and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company in Japan.-Design:The 211 series was developed by...

/213 series
213 series
The is a suburban electric multiple unit introduced in March 1987 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by West Japan Railway Company and Central Japan Railway Company in Japan....

 
3 Seating 1988 March 2010 Purpose built Okayama KuMoRo 211-1 + MoRo 210-1 + KuRo 212-1001

DMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Edel Tango エーデル丹後 KiHa 65 series  2 Seating July 1988 March 1996 KiHa 65 series Kyoto KiHa 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 series  4 Seating March 1989 October 1999 KiHa 65 series Kyoto  
Edel エーデル KiHa 65 series  4 Seating December 1989 October 2004 KiHa 65 series Kyoto  
YUtopia ゆぅトピア KiHa 65 series  2 Seating/Carpet December 1986 March 1995 KiHa 65 series Kanazawa KiRo 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 series  3 Seating July 1988 November 2001 KiHa 58 series Hiroshima KiRo 59 552 + KiRo 29 553 + KiRo 59 553
VIVA West ビバ・ウエスト KiHa 58 series  2 Seating August 1989 March 1999 KiHa 58 series Yamaguchi KiHa 59 501 + KiHa 29 501
Seychelle セイシェル KiHa 58 series  3 Seating/Carpet October 1989 January 2005 KiHa 58 series/12 series  Fukuchiyama KiRo 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 series  3 Seating March 1988 December 2006 KiHa 65/KiHa 58 series Kanazawa KiRo 65 551 + KiRo 29 552 + KiRo 65 1551
Fureai Pal ふれあいパル KiHa 58 series  2 Carpet April 1986 October 2007 KiHa 58 series Hiroshima KiRo 59 504 + KiRo 29 503
Fureai Sun-in ふれあいSUN-IN KiHa 58 series  3 Tatami April 1986 July 2008 KiHa 58 series Yonago KiRo 59 506 + KiRo 59 505 + KiRo 29 507
Honobono Sun-in ほのぼのSUN-IN KiHa 58 series  2 Tatami November 1987 November 2009 KiHa 58 series Yonago KiRo 59 551 + KiRo 29 551

Loco hauled

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Holiday Pal ホリデーパル  20 series/14 series  8 Compartments June 1984 September 1997 20/14 series Hiroshima  
Ozashiki Kyakusha Joyful Train お座敷客車ジョイフルトレイン  12 series  6 Tatami July 1981 1989 12 series Wakayama Withdrawn 1989 and converted to become Ikiiki Salon Kinokuni.
Ikiiki Salon Kinokuni いきいきサロンきのくに  12 series  6 Tatami September 1989 June 2007 12 series Wakayama Converted from former Ozashiki Kyakusha Joyful Train.
Tabiji 旅路  12-800 series  6 Tatami July 1981 30 September 2007 12 series Hiroshima
Wakuwaku Danran わくわく団らん  12 series  6 Tatami July 1982 December 2006 12 series Kanazawa  
Yuu Yuu Salon Okayama ユウユウサロン岡山 12 series  6 Seating November 1985 March 2011 12 series Okayama Originally named "ゆうゆうサロン岡山". Refurbished and repainted in January 1994.

Loco hauled

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Island Express Shikoku アイランドエクスプレス四国 50 series  5 Seating March 1987 May 1999 50 series Takamatsu  

DMU

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Aso 1962 あそ1962 KiHa 58 series  2 Seating July 2006 26 December 2010 KiHa 58 series Kumamoto  
Holland Village Express オランダ村特急 KiHa 183-1000 series  4 Seating 20 March 1988 July 1992 Purpose built - Operated 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 series  4 Seating March 1999 March 2004 KiHa 183-1000 series - Converted from former Yufuin no Mori II. Converted to become Yufu DX.
Toro-Q TORO-Q KiHa 58 + ToRa 70000 + KiHa 65  5 Seating October 2002 August 2010 KiHa 58 + ToRa 70000 + KiHa 65 - DMU cars repainted and reverted to regular use following withdrawal of train.
Yufu DX ゆふDX KiHa 183-1000 series  4 Seating March 2004 January 2011 KiHa 183 series Oita Formerly Holland Village Express, Yufuin no Mori II, and Siebold.
Withdrawn 10 January 2011 and converted to become Aso Boy
Aso Boy
The is a limited express train service in Kyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company , which runs between and via .-Rolling stock:...

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Yufuin no Mori II ゆふいんの森II KiHa 183-1000 series  4 Seating July 1992 March 1999 KiHa 183-1000 series - Converted from former Holland Village Express. Converted to become Siebold.

Loco hauled

Name Japanese Classification No. of cars Accommodation Introduced Withdrawn Converted from Depot/region Remarks
Panorama Liner Southern Cross パノラマライナーサザンクロス 12 series 6 Seating March 1987 March 1994 12 series Mojiko  

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