# Luxurious Sleeper Trains The East Japan Railway Co.'s New Train Offers Comfort and Style By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-02 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeper-trains References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/new-jr-east-luxury-sleeper-train-suite-shiki-shima-debuts/) & [jreast.co.jp](https://www.jreast.co.jp/shiki-shima/en/) Train Suite Shiki-shima is the name of an all-new sleeper train from the [East Japan Railway Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen) that will help travelers in Japan get to their destination in the utmost comfort and style. The exterior of the train boasts a luxurious gold finish and cut-out details, which matches the opulent interior spaces of the train. The interior carriages includes tatami mats, bathtubs, steam-bent wood sofas and an immersive viewing car specifically for taking in the [stunning scenery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgv-inoui). The new sleeper train recently embarked with 33 passengers upon its first run across northern Japan from Tokyo to Hokkaido as part of a four-day trip. Although the costs of a trip on this new sleeper train are high, reportedly tickets have already been sold through to March of next year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Travel:** Opportunities for creating other luxury travel experiences that offer comfort and style, catering to affluent travelers. - **Opulent Interiors:** Innovations in interior design for transportation, creating opulent and immersive spaces to enhance the travel experience. - **Exclusive Experiences:** Creating exclusive and unique travel experiences that cater to high-end travelers seeking luxury and comfort. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunities for luxury hotels, resorts, and accommodations to provide opulent and exclusive travel experiences for their guests. - **Transportation:** Innovations in transportation and travel services to offer luxury and comfort, such as high-end trains, private jets, and exclusive travel packages. - **Interior Design:** Providing innovative and luxurious interior design solutions for transportation, including trains, planes, and cruise ships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enhanced Safety Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen.md) - [Small-Profile Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-bullet-trains.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md) - [Luxe European Train Routes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-to-portofino.md) - [Scenic Train Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skunk-train.md) - [Elevated Private Train Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-travel.md) - [Futuristic Train Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train.md) - [Double Bed Airline Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-airlines-2.md)