Tsugaru Railway Stove Train

津軽鉄道ストーブ列車

4.6Est. 120Goshogawara, Tohoku

Local Pick

Overview

Vintage winter train heated by a potbelly stove where staff grill squid and pour warm sake.

From December through March, this vintage railcar crosses the snowy Tsugaru Plain heated by a potbelly wood stove in the middle of the carriage. Staff grill dried squid on the stove top and serve warm sake as snow-covered rice fields scroll past the windows. The 45-minute ride from Tsugaru-Goshogawara to Tsugaru-Nakazato feels like stepping into the Showa era.

Local tips

Check for matinee performances. They're often cheaper and less crowded than evening shows.

Practical info

Japanese name: 津軽鉄道ストーブ列車
Nearest station: Hirosaki Station (40 min drive)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: Guided tours should be booked online 1-3 days ahead. Tasting rooms and shops are usually walk-in.

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