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Nagano Electric Railway will be operating the ‘Nagaden Beer Train’ from July through August.
On trips between Nagano and Obuse stations, passengers can enjoy all-you-can-drink Sapporo Black Label beer, Dewar’s Highball, and soft drinks. The train offers a special bento box from ‘Negifuku’ in Suzaka City as snacks. There is also an Early Drinking Course that adds 20 minutes between Suzaka and Nagano stations to the regular route on select days. The service utilizes the 1000 series Yukemuri trains.
The service will run on July 1st, 17th, 19th, 24th, 27th, 31st, August 1st, 2nd, 7th to 10th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th. Prices, including tax, are 4,000 yen for adults and 2,000 yen for children and youths under 20 for the regular course, with the Early Drinking Course priced at 5,000 yen for adults and 2,500 yen for children and youths under 20. Bookings can be made through the website, among other places.