Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is set to return to the Seven Stars in Kyushu, Japan's first luxury sleeper train, for two exclusive journeys in 2027. The tours, scheduled for April and September, coincide with the cherry blossom season and autumn foliage, offering travellers a unique opportunity to explore Japan's scenic beauty without the usual lottery wait for train access.
The Seven Stars train, launched in 2013, features ten suites with private bathrooms and a blend of Japanese and Western design. Guests can enjoy views from the Blue Moon lounge car, which transforms into a piano bar at night, or relax in the Jupiter salon car's tatami-floored tearoom. The ten-day journey begins in Fukuoka, with two nights at The Ritz-Carlton, before boarding at Hakata Station for a welcome ceremony.
Travellers will spend four days traversing Kyushu, with excursions including a visit to Ransei-an, a workshop preserving traditional indigo dyeing, and a stop at Mount Aso for panoramic views. The itinerary also includes a night at Ryotei Hanzuiryo, known for its hot springs, and stargazing at Nita Pass. In Kitsuki, a local priest will guide guests through forest temples.
The journey concludes with visits to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Kyoto's cultural sites, including Kinkaku-ji and a tea ceremony. A&K's signature services, such as an English-speaking tour director and private transfers, are included. Prices start at $42,000 (£34,815) per person, with a minimum age requirement of 12.
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