Kochi Sightseeing Train: Shikoku Tosa 'Dawn of the Era' Story - Risshi no Sho

The Shikoku Tosa 'Dawn of the Era' Story is a sightseeing train operated by JR Shikoku, running through Kochi Prefecture, which is associated with the late Edo period patriot Ryoma Sakamoto. The 'Risshi no Sho' is one of the train sets, featuring a design themed around the aspirations of Ryoma's era. • Route and Schedule The train runs one-way from Kochi Station to Kubokawa Station. It departs from Kochi Station, travels via the Dosan Line, and heads towards the Shimanto area. Along the way, passengers can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and the Shimanto River. The train operates mainly on weekends and holidays, with specific schedules varying by season. Example Schedule: Departs Kochi Station at 10:54 AM → Arrives at Kubokawa Station at 1:05 PM *Schedules may change depending on the operating day, so please check the latest times. • Train Features The train's design features a chic black and gold color scheme, and the interior is a modern Japanese space with abundant use of wood. The train is decorated with historical exhibits and decorations. Additionally, light meals and sweets made with local ingredients are available on the train (reservation required), and passengers can enjoy explanations about Ryoma Sakamoto and other late Edo period patriots. There are also plenty of sightseeing guides along the route, making it a recommended train for history and travel enthusiasts. • Reservations and Fares All seats on this train are reserved, so advance reservations are required. Reservations can be made through JR Shikoku's 'Shikoku Net' or at station ticket offices. A regular fare ticket and a reserved seat limited express ticket are required to ride. For example, the fare from Kochi to Kubokawa is about 1,800 yen, and the reserved seat limited express ticket is about 1,000 yen. Users of the 'Shikoku Green Journey' can ride without additional charges. • Access Kochi Station is accessible from Okayama, Matsuyama, and Tokushima via the JR Dosan Line. It is also about 30 minutes by airport shuttle bus from Kochi Airport. From Kubokawa Station, transfers are available to the JR Yodo Line (towards Uwajima) and the Tosa Kuroshio Railway (towards Nakamura and Sukumo). • Recommended Points - Enjoy the natural scenery of the Pacific Ocean and Shimanto from the train windows - Perfect for history enthusiasts visiting sites associated with Ryoma - Relax in stylish modern Japanese train cars This special train adds color to your Shikoku trip, so be sure to ride it if you have the time.