
Flanked by ocean waters and mountains, the Sanyo area is truly steeped in the blessings of nature.
Pirates once navigated the seas here, helping to cultivate the region's distinctive history and culture.
Today, this area continues to exude precious dreams and adventure,
with the Shinkansen linking the various zones.
This, then, is where these explorers chose to gather!
In quest of the region's rich and distinctive treasures.
Searching out scenery and companions found only there, for the sake of festivities available nowhere else.
Straw Hat Crew, precious comrades encountered along the way,
rivals and priceless aspirations as well.
Wrapping the Shinkansen in “adventure blue,”
a rich and distinctive journey unfolds!









This Shinkansen route primarily travels the Setouchi seacoast, rooted in the concept of Gearing up to Board the “Grand Rail” Line. Reflecting the theme of “Journey to Setouchi,” the blue design of the three cars reflects the elegant image of the surrounding seas. On this occasion, a large collection of ONE PIECE characters, focused on the Straw Hat Crew with Luffy at the fore, is portrayed with a stroke of renewed originality expressly for this project.
Riding the Shinkansen is a colorful lineup of assorted pirate types!


Rich in “Tasty,” “Cute,” “Fun” and other heartwarming touches,
handpicked for joy and contentment.
So let's board the Sanyo Shinkansen, and get going!
Your travel companion is Tony Tony. Chopper,
sweets-loving member of the Straw Hat Crew!
Eager to share supreme healing powers with everyone onboard,
banishing every day fatigue and worries.
This Shinkansen has also been outfitted in a pink and blue color scheme keenly matched to Chopper.
The ideal vehicle for a lovely, exciting and healing journey.





The Shinkansen devoted to Tony Tony. Chopper, the popular ONE PIECE mascot-class character. These train cars, steeped in Chopper's image colors and distinctive motif, are crafted in an easygoing and adorable design sure to delight riders of all ages.
This Shinkansen interior is rich in Chopper images, ensuring renewed delight of this colorful character.


Rich treasures accompany the moments of rich encounters.
So it’s time to take off! Yes, on the Sanyo Shinkansen!
Monkey D. Luffy, captain of the Straw Hat Crew, bustles about.
He gobbles up everything in sight, savoring each moment as everyone
joins in a glorious banquet!
Scenery, flavors and new bonds found nowhere else…
Unknown adventures unfold as the journey moves on, knowing no limits.
Led by Luffy, the authority on savoring the Shinkansen to the hilt,
depart on this treasure hunt!





The Shinkansen of Monkey D. Luffy, star of ONE PIECE. On this, the third train in the series, the hero Luffy makes his debut. A straw hat, the defining symbol of Luffy, is incorporated into the train car design and color. This revives the ONE PIECE saga told to date, with Luffy cast in a rich range of roles!
The Shinkansen interior also overflows with the Luffy presence.
From car 1 through 8, he emerges in the sequence of this epic tale!
