2025 Iyo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

When talking about traveling in Japan, we often think of Tokyo or Osaka first. Little is known about Ehime, the tranquility of Ehime amid the hustle and bustle of Tokyo While others are wandering around popular places🚶we have walked through the streets and seaside of Ehime, leisurely savoring its unique Japanese style~ - 📍Destination: Ehime, Shikoku, Japan ✈️Transportation: Airplane (transfer to Songshan Airport) - [Guide to check-in at tourist spots] ❶Xiatan Station Spirited Away Holy Land Seaside Station🚉 Tourists come here admiringly The stop signs and station seats are the points where the film is released. Opposite is the blue sea, just take a photo and it becomes the wallpaper ❷The same maritime railway track from "Spirited Away" 10 minutes walk from Xiatan Station Walk down the path🛤️ You can see the romantic maritime railway track Feel like you are in an animation and feel the unique atmosphere ❸Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge Cycling resort Shimanami Kaido in Setouchi 🚴 The scenery of the cross-island bridge is quite spectacular, with a panoramic view of the sea🌊 You can rent bicycles at SHIMANAMI It takes about 5 minutes to ride to the bridge, which is very convenient🌉 ❹Guilaoshan Outlook Park The best time to go is in the evening on a sunny day Drive/cycle to the parking lot and then walk to the top You can see the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea🌅 ❺Orange juice comes out of the tap Songshan has a particularly interesting experience Orange juice comes directly from the tap here! Different faucets correspond to different flavors🍊 There are more than ten flavors 👅 fresh and delicious ❻Dogo Hot Spring There is a long history here. You can enjoy the hot springs and relax. The surrounding buildings are antique🍃There are general shops and exclusive private rooms upstairs (extra charge required) Tips: There are still private rooms reserved for the royal family for visiting (the walls are covered with gold foil) ❼Towel Museum The towels inside range from traditional to creative designs, which is dizzying. The production process is also shown, and the Moomin towel exhibition is great for making movies. ❽Starbucks Dogo Onsen Station Store The architectural style of this house is very distinctive Taking the photo from a distance, it feels like a movie location There is a commercial street next to it, so you can go shopping~ ❾Wolong Villa There is also a quiet place called "Wolong Villa" in Ehime, Japan. Stepping into the Japanese-style garden, the wind blows through the green bamboos. Sitting on the ground under the pavilion, sipping fragrant tea, looking up, the beautiful scenery in the courtyard is picturesque, and time seems to have stopped, with only the fragrance of tea and tranquility remaining.

Shimonada Station on the JR Yosan Line is famous for its ocean view! It has been the location of many movies, TV dramas, and commercials! It is overwhelmingly popular with Ghibli and train fans as a station with an ocean view that reminds us of a scene from Spirited Away! It is an unmanned station, and you can enter the premises for free! However, since trains come, you cannot get off on the tracks🙅🏽♀️ By the way, it is convenient to access by car, but on weekends, there is a fight for parking, so we recommend that you go early! 📍Location: Shimonada Station 3-8 Okubo, Futami-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture 799-3311 #Japan Travel Memories #100 Travel Styles #Ehime #The World of Ghibli #Domestic Travel #Shikoku Travel #Breathtaking Views

\\Points// This is a famous remote station that is always ranked high on the "remote stations you should visit at least once" rankings that are introduced on TV and in magazines. It is located in Iyo City, next to Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. It is about 50 minutes by car from Matsuyama Airport. From Matsuyama Station, it is about 50 minutes by train. The parking lot is small, but there is a place to park. There are not many trains, but a leisurely train trip is also nice. I visited Shimonada Station several times because I wanted to see it on a sunny day, but unfortunately it was always cloudy or rainy. Still, it is a beautiful station with a spectacular view, so please visit it! ! Facility name 📍 Shimonada Station Address 📍 Kushihama, Futami-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture #Domestic travel #Tourist train #Railway #Remote station #Photogenic spot #Photogenic #Shimonada Station #Ehime Prefecture #Spectacular view #Spectacular spot #Train trip

📍 Japan 〒799-3312 Ehime, Iyo, Futamichokushi, 甲3670番地12 🕧 11:00-17:00 💳 for free 💯 4.0/5.0 ♥️ It is also the place that inspired the sea railroad scene in 'Spirited Away' and is famous as a tourist attraction in Matsuyama!! (5 minutes from Shimonada Station) A place that Sandara Park actually traveled to and became famous! Since the surrounding area is a completely rural town, transportation is not convenient, so it is most convenient to go by car. The surrounding scenery is very, very pretty!!

🌟 I went to Shimonada Station 🌟 ⁡ Now I've traveled around Shikoku once‼ ️‼ ️ ⁡ I went to Shimonada Station, which has been featured in many places, such as blogs, websites, and Instagram☺️ ⁡ ⁡ It's about an hour by local train from Matsuyama Station... ⁡ On the platform, there's just an old house and a bench😂 ⁡ It's a place full of uniqueness😏 ⁡ ⁡ It's been used as a location for many movies and dramas, ⁡ I think it's fair to say that it's now the most famous station in Japan with a view of the sea😏 ⁡ ⁡ This time, I was coming from Kochi Prefecture, so I rented a car and went there. Let's take the train someday🚃 ⁡ ⁡ It's an unmanned station with trains every 1-2 hours from Matsuyama Station😜 ⁡ There's no particular time to close, so I made a detour ⁡ I went there, but it was a miracle that a train came 5 minutes after I arrived✨ ⁡ And then 15 minutes later, another train came! ⁡ If you think there are a lot of people, that's what I mean😂lol ⁡ ⁡ The weather is so bad that the sea looks a bit hazy ⁡ I'm just glad that the typhoon didn't come. 。 。 ⁡ ⁡ It's a place that photographers want to go to at least once ⁡ I'm not good at taking pictures, so I enjoy it with my own eyes ⁡ ⁡ If you're interested, please go and see it✨✨ ⁡ #Shikoku #Ehime #ShimonadaStation #AmazingView #Drive

Shimonada Station, an unmanned station with a view of the sea. Shimonada Station is an unmanned seaside station in Futami-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, which was once known as the "closest station to the sea in Japan." When you stand on the platform, the calm Iyonada Sea spreads out before you. It is a really tiny station about 50 minutes from Matsuyama Station, but because of its good location, it has been selected three times for the Seishun 18 Ticket poster. It has been used as a location for many TV dramas, commercials, and movies, and is even introduced in The Best House 123 as "Japan's Best 3 Beautiful Unmanned Stations You'll Want to Get Off at Least Once!" Please come and experience the excitement! ! #Breathtaking views #Summer trip #Couple trip #Free spot #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Trip to enjoy spring #Amazing nature #Breathtaking views #Trip to enjoy spring #Trip with children

Shimonada Station is a small unmanned station that runs along the sea side of Ehime Prefecture.  It's also famous as a filming location for dramas, and it seems to have been the location for "HERO Special Edition" starring Kimura Takuya✨ The sea spreads out in front of the station platform, so it was great to sit on a bench and stare at the sea☺️ I think this is the most famous station close to the sea💡 There is only space for about five cars, so it's recommended to avoid lunchtime and busy times♪ I went there around 3pm, and there was just one space available. 😂 ◆Access Train: 50 minutes from JR Matsuyama Station or local train Car: 30 minutes from Iyo IC ◆Parking 4-5 spaces It gets crowded during the day, so it's recommended to go early in the morning #Shimonada Station#Shimonada#Iyo City#Seaside scenery#Girls' trip#Girls' trip#Want to connect with people who love to travel#Girls who love to travel#Travel lovers#Sunset at Shimonada Station#Aoishi Coast#Umihara Train#Ehime trip#Ehime sightseeing#Ehime girls' trip#My world through the viewfinder#Smartphone photography club#Camera girls#Life with a camera#Photos that make you want to travel #Ehime #Breathtaking views

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#SeasonalPlacesInJapan 📍 Location: Okubo, Futami-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture 🚗 Access: ・Car: About 50 minutes from Matsuyama city center ・Train: Get off at Shimonada Station on the JR Yosan Line 🌟 Recommended points: ✅ A spectacular location that makes you feel as if you are floating on the sea 🌊☀️ 　→ The Seto Inland Sea spreads out just beyond the platform. Especially at dusk, the sunset sinking into the horizon is a spectacular sight. ✅ A photo spot that is also used as a location for movies and commercials 🎥📸 　→ A nostalgic station that appears in many works, such as the poster for JR's Seishun 18 Ticket. ✅ Time to sit on a bench and relax your mind 🌅🚃 　→ The ultimate luxury is to do nothing and just watch the sea while listening to the sound of the waves. 🏞️ Recommended sightseeing spots in the area: ・Yuyake Koyake Line at Futami Seaside Park (🚗 about 5 minutes) → A spectacular driving course that has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunsets in Japan." 💰 Estimated budget: 🚃 Train trip (from Matsuyama Station): about 600 yen one way ☕ There is also a place to buy snacks in front of the station! 📸 The view is like a scene from a movie. You will be moved especially when the sun sets. This is the perfect station for making memories of your youth.

#Overseas travel 🗺️🗺️ 【Travel itinerary】 Day 1: Okaido & Gintengai shopping street Day 2: Shimonada Station Day 3: Matsuyama Castle & Dogo Onsen Day 4: Uchiko & Ozushi 📍📍【Recommended shopping spots】 Okaido & Gintengai shopping street ➡️An indoor street shopping street with famous restaurants, franchises, convenience stores, clothing stores, etc. It is connected to Gintengai shopping street and is connected to the street leading to Matsuyama Castle above, so it is easily accessible. 🥘🥘【Recommended restaurants】 PECO Japanese curry specialty store ➡️A place where I was satisfied with the service, taste, and hygiene. You can add 3 toppings for free, and the kareage is soft and the curry sauce is rich and delicious. 🏠🏠【Recommended hotels】 1.REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotel ➡️A place with great breakfast, well-equipped sauna facilities in the hotel, and a great location for using the airport tram, etc. It is a place where you can easily access anywhere in Matsuyama. The hotel facilities and services are also very satisfactory, making it the best accommodation for Koreans. 📷📷 【Photo spots】 Kururin Ferris Wheel in front of Iyotetsu Takashima Department Store ➡️A Ferris wheel on the 9th floor of Iyotetsu Takashimaya Department Store that goes up 85m from the ground and runs for 15 minutes, allowing you to see the city.

Shimonada Station is a small station in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, and is characterized by its beautiful sea view. The view of the sea from the station building is like a painting and is very beautiful. In particular, the scenery from the station with the sea as a background is a great photo spot, and many tourists visit. The scenery is different during the day and in the evening, so you can enjoy it many times. The station itself is very simple and offers a calm atmosphere for locals and tourists. Nearby, the beauty of the nature surrounding the station spreads, and you can heal your mind in a quiet environment. It is about 30 minutes from JR Matsuyama Station on the Yosan Line. There are express and rapid trains, but you can arrive faster by using the express train. If you take a local train, it will arrive in just under 30 minutes from Matsuyama Station. #Ehime, #Matsuyama, #ShimonadaStation, #Seaview, #TouristSightseeing

📍Yellow Hill at Inuyose Pass 🏷️2058 Kaminada, Futami-cho, Iyo-shi, Ehime 799-3202 🚶♀️Go south on National Route 56 towards Uchiko, and about 20m after passing through Inuyose Pass and Higashimine Tunnel, turn left onto Prefectural Route 222. Follow the "Yellow Hill" sign and you will arrive at the parking lot. From the large sign at the start of the hill, "Yellow Hill at Inuyose Pass" (please feel free to wander around), it is just over 100m on foot to reach the top of the hill. However, please be careful with your footwear as the area is covered with weeds. 🚗Free parking available 25 regular cars / 3 large cars 🕐8:00-17:00 🗓️Open everyday 💰Free 📝Seasonal flowers are planted on the approximately 1 hectare site, and in spring, the hill is filled with the sweet scent of rape blossoms, the flower of Iyo City. You can also enjoy the rich nature throughout the year, such as nighttime stargazing and early summer firefly viewing, and concerts are held regularly. Please take a look! #Free hotel stay

📍Sareya Yellow Hill The mimosas bloom so much that a "Mimosa Festival" is held every March. In spring, the hill covering about 2 hectares is dyed yellow with rape blossoms. Back in 2012, Mr. Matsuura, the manager of Yellow Hill, was thinking about how to attract people to revitalize the area. So he decided to cultivate an abandoned mandarin orange field and turn it into a flower field. When he saw the rape blossoms that were originally in bloom, he thought, Because it is the city flower, yellow flowers evoke the image of happiness, and above all, yellow stands out! So he planted rape blossoms all over it. After two years of development, the Yellow Hill was filled with rape blossoms in the spring of 2015, the third year. Rumors spread about the "Yellow Hill" of Sareya, and now it is said that 500 people visit at peak times.

📍Onnetsu Kobo, Ehime Prefecture There is a garden when you enter the gate. There is ample parking. A slightly unusual restaurant that serves food that warms the body. Pesticide-free brown rice, locally grown vegetables, Safe and secure seasonings. And KS Melt (a substance that cultivates lactic acid bacteria). A "warm" experience after the meal? The action of far infrared rays and negative ions warms the body from the inside and activates cells. The whole body warms and promotes blood circulation. (It is said to warm the internal organs.) This may be a good way to heal a cold body in the coming season? Onnetsu Kobo has three stores in the city, but only the "Iyo store" serves lunch. #0 yen trip January 2025

📍Ehime Prefecture, Japan Daffodil Flower Opening Road This is a daffodil field in the Shimonada district of Futami-cho, famous for Shimonada Station, and is known as the representative daffodil field of Ehime. It is about a 15-minute walk from the temporary parking lot at Shimonada Sports Park, and daffodils are blooming all over the slope of a mountain at an altitude of about 70m. The daffodil field with the blue sea of ​​Iyonada and white clouds in the background is an exceptionally spectacular view no matter how many times you see it! It is also close to Shimonada Station, so why not visit both? Best time to see: Late December to early February Parking: Available (A temporary parking lot is opened in the city's Shimonada Sports Park during the season) #0 yen trip January 2025

📍Messo, Ehime Prefecture The stylish cafe "Messo" located along the main street in Iyo City is available for both eat-in and take-out. When you enter the store, you will first see fresh sweets in the display case, and to the right of that, a row of baked goods. The store is larger than it looks from the outside, and there are many tables available for eat-in. There are three main lunch menus to choose from: today's pasta, quiche, and pizza. The cakes and sweets made with carefully selected ingredients are also popular and all of them are sure to interest you. #0yentravelJanuary2025

📍 Shimonada Station, Ehime Prefecture On the platform stands an old roof and a bench. An unobstructed view of the Seto Inland Sea. Shimonada Station is a uniquely photogenic location. The view is deep blue during the day and crimson red at dusk. And seasonal flowers grown by locals. No matter when you visit, you will be greeted by a heart-fluttering scene. It has also been used as a location for numerous movies and dramas, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is now the most famous sea-view station in Japan. #0yentravelJanuary2025

#GlobalTravel Shimonada Station is an unmanned train station in Ehime Prefecture and the closest station to the sea in Japan. The cinematic scenery attracts a large number of photography enthusiasts and Japanese railway fans! It takes about 40 minutes by train from Matsuyama Station in Ehime Prefecture, and you can also purchase special commemorative tickets. When the weather is good, you can enjoy the blue ocean and spectacular sunsets. The station is surrounded by a beautiful coastline, and stunning sea views can be photographed everywhere. Since it was a rare opportunity to come to Xiatan Station, we decided not to just stay at the station, but to explore the railway scenery and coast along the way. Take a stroll while enjoying the sea breeze and relax while experiencing the tranquility of Japan's rural scenery. 📍Address: Xiatan

The most famous sea-view station in Japan, used as a location for many movies and dramas. From the quiet station platform, you can enjoy a unique and photogenic view of the Seto Inland Sea! ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ ☑︎ Checkpoints ・The three-legged roof is Shimonada Station's trademark, and you can sit on a blue bench and look out at the lush ocean. ・The platform is filled with seasonal flowers grown by locals. Autumn/Winter: Cosmos, Summer: Sunflowers, etc. ・There's a cafe in front of the station! The shape is cute The white wagon is perfect for taking photos 👌 ・Shimonada Station is a small, one-story building An unmanned station with one train every 1.2 hours ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 📍Shimonada Station Okubo, Futami-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture 45 minutes by train from Matsuyama Station Several parking spaces available *The road to the station and the parking lot are narrow ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ #Domestic travel record #Ehime #Ehime tourism #Photogenic spot

JR Shimotan Station located on the outskirts of Iyo City is a small seaside station with only one platform where you can enjoy the endless sea view, making it a well-known attraction here. The station has also appeared in movies and TV series, making it a popular photo spot. The station is on the JR Yozan Line, less than an hour's drive from Matsuyama Station. Riding on the single-car train that stops at Xiatan Station may remind some of you of a scene from Studio Ghibli's popular animated film "The Hidden Girl." The Iyonada Monogatari sightseeing train runs along the beautiful coast of Ehime Prefecture. When taking the train, you can get off at Shimotanada Station, take a break, take photos, and enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere. #2024Travel Review

#New YorkFlightEvent This place looks like a scene from an anime!! It actually appeared briefly in Suzume! It's a real train station with a train running right in front of the sea. The train is running, so if you go when the train arrives, you can take pictures with the train. It's a very small station, so many people come to take pictures, so I recommend weekdays rather than weekends, and I recommend coming on a day with good weather. And since there's nothing around, drinks and snacks are a must!! If you have time in Matsuyama, be sure to visit 💛✈️ #It's the best #ShimonadaStation

#New YorkFlightEvent The road to Shimonada Station was a road that stretched out to the sea. I didn't go the way everyone else was going, but there was a road on the left that went up a little hill, so I went up. The view from above was so pretty, and there were no people, so I really liked the charm of the small city that felt quiet.

Ehime Prefecture is located in the west of Shikoku Island, Japan. It is a place full of natural beauty⛰️ and history and culture. Let me introduce in detail the four major travel highlights in Ehime Prefecture, including: Spirited Away🌊the same check-in place, Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, Dogo Onsen♨️ and Starbucks☕️Dogo Onsen Station store, etc., 🉑 to help everyone Take advantage of this beautiful county. 🚌Transportation: You can arrive in Osaka/Nagoya and then take a plane✈️ or Shinkansen🚄 to arrive! 👉【Check in at Xiatan Station】Same attractions as Spirited Away Shimodan Station is a unique train station in Ehime Prefecture. Its architectural style is similar to the station in Miyazaki Hayao's animated film "Spirited Away", so it has become a check-in place for many tourists. 👉[Kurushima Strait Bridge] Sightseeing and Cycling Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge🌁 is a spectacular bridge connecting Oshima and Imabari, with a total length of about 4.1 kilometers. Tourists 👧 can take a special bridge sightseeing bus 🚌 for a tour, or they can choose to ride a bicycle 🚲 across the bridge to enjoy the beautiful seascape and island scenery 🏝️ around. 👉【Dogo Hot Spring】 Dogo Onsen ♨️ is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, with a history of more than 3,000 years. Here, you can soak 🧖‍♀️ in the hot springs to relieve travel 🧳 fatigue, and at the same time taste the local specialties of sea bream cuisine. There is also a Starbucks Dogo Hot Spring Station store nearby, where you can enjoy the beautiful hot spring ♨️ scenery while tasting delicious food. 🍲Food: You can try the real sea bream cuisine produced in Ehime Prefecture! 👉【Starbucks Dogo Hot Spring Station Store】 Starbucks Dogo Onsen Station Store is located near Dogo Onsen♨️. It is a Starbucks☕️ store full of Japanese style. Here, you can taste unique Japanese-style coffee ☕️ while enjoying the beautiful view of the hot springs 🧖‍♀️. There are also the orange juice specialty store "10 Factory", the "Enmanji Temple" that prays for love, the Iori main store orange juice tap, etc. in the surrounding area. It is very interesting to walk around. 【Wolong Villa & Ozu Castle Town】 In addition, you can also go to Wolong Villa to experience life in a traditional Japanese luxury manor. Osu Castle Town is a place full of history in Ehime Prefecture, retaining many historical buildings🏘️ and cultural heritage. Here, you can stroll 🚶‍♀️ on the stone streets, feel the charm of the ancient city, taste local food, and buy special handicrafts. Ehime Prefecture is a place full of natural beauty⛰️ and history and culture. Whether it is 🤳checking in to the same land as Spirited Away, riding the 🚲Sightseeing Bridge, or soaking in 🧖‍♀️ hot springs and 👣walking around the ancient city, tourists can fully experience it Come to Ehime Prefecture to start your wonderful journey~

#New York Flight Ticket Event The best place to travel near Matsuyama! It's Shimonada Station I highly recommend it as a place to go to see the sunset It's the most crowded at sunset But since there's not much else to do, you can take plenty of pictures and see until the next train departs, so I recommend visiting at sunset.

[Ehime] Shimonada Station on the JR Shikoku Yosan Line. Numerous filming locations! A great location to watch the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea! Shimonada Station on the JR Shikoku Yosan Line. The vast sea is right in front of the station! The goodness of the countryside is here♡ The platform located right next to the sea has been used as a filming location for many movies such as "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" and the drama "HERO" ^ ^! 📍Location: Okubo, Futami-cho, Iyo City 🅿️Parking: None *Temporary parking lot about 200m west of the station (20 spaces, free) Sunset time is recommended! If you go on a trip to Ehime Be sure to go and check it out ^ ^ #0 yen trip November

We took an EVA Air charter flight to Matsuyama. The unexpected surprise was a free shuttle bus from the airport to the city, and 3 free tickets (Matsuyama Castle ticket 520, round-trip cable car 520, Dogo Onsen ticket 700), which saved a lot of money~ It was so generous~ This time I came to Shimonada Station to watch the sunset and stayed in a hot spring hotel. I felt the pace of the Japanese countryside was particularly leisurely. I slowly jumped on the tram and slowly moved to Shimonada Station. I didn't expect that Xiatan Station is so popular. The place was already packed with people. The sunset was just beginning, and 5 o'clock was the perfect time. The sky went from bright to full of rosy clouds. The scenery was so beautiful that I couldn't stop taking pictures with my mobile phone. It was really beautiful no matter how I took pictures. The magazine said it was very high-end. I didn't believe it at first, but after experiencing it myself, I believed it. #Matsuyama Shimonada Station

#0yentravelautumn Shimonada Station 📍3-8 Okubo, Futami-cho, Iyo-shi, Ehime I went to Shimonada Station, famous for being the closest station to the sea I went there just before sunset, so the sunset was very beautiful✨ It's a small unmanned station, but it was full of tourists who came to take photos😂 There seems to be only one train per hour, so it might be a good idea to check the time🚃 Next time I'd like to go at lunchtime🌞 #Ehime #Ehimetrip #Ehimetourism #ShimonadaStation

#TrainTravel2024 #TouristTrain #EhimeTourism Tourist trains make your travel time even more enjoyable while enjoying the scenery from the train window. There are many wonderful tourist trains all over Japan that are packed with the charm of the region. You can enjoy gourmet food and sweets like you would in a restaurant. You can also taste delicious local sake. You can take photos of the cool carriages. You can relax in a luxurious reclining seat. And you can experience the feeling of adventure on the exciting trolley. The Iyonada Monogatari is a tourist train that runs along the beautiful coast of Ehime, Shikoku. The carriages will be completely renovated in April 2022 under the concept of "time and space to spend with loved ones." When riding the tourist train "Iyonada Monogatari," the tickets required vary depending on the car you are riding in. To travel in cars 1 and 2, you will need a regular ticket and a limited express/green ticket. To travel in car 3 (private compartment), you will need a regular ticket and a limited express/green ticket. Meals made with local ingredients are served on board the train and must be reserved in advance. A meal reservation ticket is required. Tickets can be purchased at Midori no Madoguchi (Green Ticket Offices) and major travel agencies nationwide.