On the Sanriku Railway, which runs along the coast of Iwate Prefecture, the operation of the "kotatsu train", which enjoys the winter scenery of the rias coast while warming up with a sunken kotatsu, began on the 17th.
On the Sanriku Railway, the ``Kotatsu Train'', which runs between Kuji Station and Miyako Station on the Kita Rias Line at this time, has become a winter tradition, and operation began on the 17th.
When the departure bell was pressed by a passenger at Kuji Station, the first train, the train carrying about 20 people departed.
There were 12 sunken kotatsu seats in the car, and passengers enjoyed the winter scenery of the ria coast while eating bento boxes containing Sanriku specialties such as sea urchin and abalone.
Along the way, the train stopped at the Akegawa Bridge in Noda Village, which is known as a scenic spot, and there was time to take pictures. rice field.
A man in his 30s visiting from Hokkaido said, "I've been on various trains all over the country, but this kotatsu train is unique to Santetsu and I'm very satisfied."
Sanriku Railway Kenji Hatada Kuji Station Manager said, "I would be happy if you could feel the charm of the Iwate coast through a special service."
The kotatsu train will operate on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays until March 26, and three days from January 1 to 3 next year.