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Steam Locomotive SL Yamaguchi
Nicknamed “The Lady,” the steam locomotive SL Yamaguchi connects Shin-Yamaguchi Station to Tsuwano Station in about two hours.
A trip on a steam locomotive running through lush mountains and countryside while belching white smoke is a nostalgic experience that can only be had in Yamaguchi.
The areas around stops along the way are full of attractions such as Yuda Onsen, which is a well-known hot spring resort area, and Chomonkyo Gorge, a place of scenic beauty.
Note: In 2021, the train will be pulled by a diesel locomotive, the DL Yamaguchi, because the steam locomotive is being repaired.
| Operating section | JR Yamaguchi Line between Shin-Yamaguchi Station and Tsuwano Station (one round trip per day) |
|---|---|
| Contact / purchase counter | Purchase tickets at a JR Ticket Office (called Midori-no-Madoguchi) |
| In service | Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays from mid-March to the end of November, spring break, summer vacation, etc. |
| Time required | Up to about 2 hours (one way) |
| Fee | Varies depending on the section traveled (770 yen – 2170 yen) |
