the sad thing is, it is not used anymore. But it is operated during 2015-2018 by the JR West.

at least it is preserved in the Kyoto Railroad Museum.

there is also a … something related with EVA in it.

And they also have special version announcement for this train.

Youtube Link


JR pass is quite expensive …

and they need to reserve space for luggage in Sinkansen, making it harder to plan route.