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==Interior==

==Interior==

The Hanaakari train compromised an interior inspired by Japanese flowers and seasonal crafts, with luxurious details like Tango silk, Echizen washi paper, Kyoto cushions, and Izumo iron vases, offering semi-private rooms in its Superior Green Car and spacious seating with large tables in its standard Green Cars, creating a comfortable, culturally rich journey with salon areas and seasonal local specialties.

The Hanaakari train compromised an interior Japanese flowers and seasonal crafts, with luxurious details like Tango silk, Echizen washi paper, Kyoto cushions, and Izumo iron vases semi-private rooms in its Superior Green Car and spacious seating with large tables in its standard Green Cars a comfortable, culturally rich journey with and seasonal local specialties.

==See also==

==See also==


Revision as of 10:12, 11 December 2025

Hanaakari
JR KiHa 189 series set H5 Hana-Akari trainset near Tachibana Station on the JR Kobe Line.
Service type Commuter Limited Express
Status Operational
First service October 5, 2024
Current operator JR West
Termini departure station varies according to route
arrival station varies according to route
Stops stops varies according to route
Distance travelled distance varies according to route
Average journey time time varies according to route
Line used various
Class Ordinary + Green
Disabled access Yes
Sleeping arrangements None
Catering facilities Yes
Observation facilities None
Entertainment facilities None
Other facilities Toilets
Rolling stock KiHa 189 series DMUs
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification 1,500 V DC overhead
Operating speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Track owner JR West

The Hana-Akari (はなあかり) is a special Limited Express service featuring a converted KiHa 189 series trainset.

History

In October 2022, JR-West announced plans to remodel a KiHa 189 series set into a sightseeing train. The renovated train, designed by Yasuyuki Kawanishi, is scheduled to commence operation in late 2024. In June 2024, set H5 was converted to become the KiHa 189-7000 series sightseeing train branded “Hana Akari” (はなあかり).

The Hana Akari trainset entered service on 5 October 2024.

Interior

The Hanaakari train compromised an interior consisting Japanese flowers and seasonal crafts, with luxurious details like Tango silk, Echizen washi paper, Kyoto cushions, and Izumo iron vases. It also include semi-private rooms in its Superior Green Car and spacious seating with large tables in its standard Green Cars which has the ability to create a comfortable, culturally rich journey with salons and seasonal local specialties.

See also

https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/15431114

https://www.iwafu.com/en/events/1037929

https://www.kyoto-np.com/en/articles/-/789?page=1

https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20221012-2479139/

https://railf.jp/news/2024/06/28/052000.html

https://tetsudo-shimbun.com/article/topic/entry-4046.html

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