A closer look
Sleeping on a train usually involves terrible neck cramps and questionable hygiene, unless you manage to book a carpeted floor space on Japan's last regularly scheduled overnight train. The Sunrise Seto and Izumo trains feature unique 'nobi nobi' seats, which are actually partitioned, flat sleeping areas with large windows. It’s a brilliant blend of budget travel and Japanese efficiency. The absolute pinnacle of this journey is waking up on the floor, sliding open your window blind, and watching the sun rise directly behind a perfectly framed Mount Fuji.
