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Sunrise Izumo / Seto Nobi-Nobi Seat: Fare (No Berth Charge), Seat Map and How to Book [2026]
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You want to ride the SUNRISE-IZUMO or SUNRISE-SETO for less, but you are not sure which tickets the Nobi-Nobi seat needs, how it differs from the private rooms, which cars it is in, or how to book it. This article covers the fare structure, seat map and booking method for the Nobi-Nobi seat, based on the official websites of the JR companies.
- The tickets you need for the Nobi-Nobi seat and how the fare works
- How it differs from using a berth (private room)
- Seat map of Cars 5 and 12
- Booking on e5489 and the advance application service, which only the Nobi-Nobi seat can use
- Facilities on board (power outlets, shower rooms, lounge)
The Nobi-Nobi seat is located in Cars 5 and 12 of the SUNRISE-SETO and SUNRISE-IZUMO, and can be used with the basic fare and the reserved-seat limited express charge (JR Central, Series 285 train formation). The information in this article was checked on the official websites of JR Central, JR West and JR Shikoku on October 27, 2026.
The diagram below shows the facilities and their numbers on the lower and upper levels of each car (for Cars 5 and 12 with the Nobi-Nobi seats, the upper and lower levels).
- Nobi-Nobi Seat Fare: Only the Basic Fare and the Reserved-Seat Limited Express Charge, No Berth Charge
- Nobi-Nobi Seat Map: 14 Seats Each on the Upper and Lower Levels of Cars 5 and 12
- How to Book the Nobi-Nobi Seat: e5489 Also Offers Advance Applications
- Facilities on the Nobi-Nobi Seat: Power Outlets Are Only in Private Rooms
- Transferring From the SUNRISE-SETO to a Shikoku Limited Express Halves the Limited Express Charge
- What Is the Nobi-Nobi Seat: A Fully Flat Seat Where You Can Lie Down
- Summary
Nobi-Nobi Seat Fare: Only the Basic Fare and the Reserved-Seat Limited Express Charge, No Berth Charge
The Nobi-Nobi seat can be used with a basic fare ticket and a reserved-seat limited express ticket. A berth ticket is not needed (JR West news release, September 2019).
You Need Two Tickets: a Basic Fare Ticket and a Reserved-Seat Limited Express Ticket
| Ticket | Nobi-Nobi seat | Berth (private room) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic fare ticket | Required | Required |
| Limited express ticket | Reserved-seat limited express ticket | Limited express ticket for sleeper cars |
| Berth ticket | Not required | Required |
JR Central describes the Nobi-Nobi seat as a seat that "can be used with the basic fare and the reserved-seat limited express charge" (JR Central, Series 285 train formation).
The Reserved-Seat Limited Express Charge Changes With the Travel Date
According to JR Shikoku, the reserved-seat limited express charge is set by season and changes depending on the travel date as follows.
| Season | Reserved-seat limited express charge |
|---|---|
| Regular season | Base charge |
| Busy season | Regular season charge plus 200 yen |
| Peak season | Regular season charge plus 400 yen |
| Off-peak season | Regular season charge minus 200 yen |
Check the amount for your section at a JR station or on a reservation website by entering your travel date and section.
Using a Berth (Private Room) Requires the Limited Express Charge and a Berth Charge
According to JR Shikoku, the limited express charge for sleeper cars is the ordinary-car reserved-seat limited express charge for the travel date minus 530 yen. The berth charge is added to this.
| Private room | Type | Berth charge (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Deluxe | A sleeper private room | 13,980 yen |
| Single Twin | B sleeper private room | 9,600 yen |
| Single | B sleeper private room | 7,700 yen |
| Solo | B sleeper private room | 6,600 yen |
| Sunrise Twin | B sleeper private room (for 2) | 7,700 yen |
The berth charge is the same for adults and children (JR Shikoku). For a room for two, the limited express and berth charges for two adults are required even when used by one person (JR Central, berth tickets).
Nobi-Nobi Seat Map: 14 Seats Each on the Upper and Lower Levels of Cars 5 and 12
The Nobi-Nobi seats are in Cars 5 and 12, each divided into an upper level and a lower level (JR Odekake Net, SUNRISE-SETO / SUNRISE-IZUMO).
Layout of Each Car
| Car | Upper level | Lower level |
|---|---|---|
| Car 5 | Nobi-Nobi seat (14 seats) | 2 Single rooms (B sleeper, 1 person) + Nobi-Nobi seat (14 seats) |
| Car 12 | Nobi-Nobi seat (14 seats) | 2 Single rooms (B sleeper, 1 person) + Nobi-Nobi seat (14 seats) |
Check the Seat Number on the Car Guide Before Booking
The JR Odekake Net reservation page says that the Nobi-Nobi seats are divided into upper and lower levels, and asks you to check the seat number carefully on the car guide page before booking (JR Odekake Net, SUNRISE-SETO / SUNRISE-IZUMO reservation).
How to Book the Nobi-Nobi Seat: e5489 Also Offers Advance Applications
The Nobi-Nobi seat can be booked on e5489 (JR West's online reservation service). You can also use the advance application service, which lets you apply before the release date.
Tickets Go on Sale at 10:00, One Month Before the Travel Date
According to e5489, tickets go on sale at 10:00 one month before the travel date (JR Odekake Net, e5489 reservations).
Booking on e5489
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Facility to select | "Ordinary car, Nobi-Nobi seat" |
| Number of people per booking | 1 to 6 |
| Seats | Divided into upper and lower levels. Check the seat number on the car guide page |
Source: JR Odekake Net, SUNRISE-SETO / SUNRISE-IZUMO reservation
JR West started handling the Nobi-Nobi seat on e5489 on October 1, 2019. The 2019 announcement stated that member-only tickets such as "e-kippu" are not available for it (JR West news release, September 2019).
Only the Nobi-Nobi Seat Can Use the Advance Application Service
On the SUNRISE-SETO / SUNRISE-IZUMO, only the Nobi-Nobi seat can use the advance application service. A member login is required (JR West FAQ).
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Application period | From 5:30 one week before the release date (one month before the travel date) until 7:59 on the release date |
| Booking process | Processed in order from 10:00 one month before the travel date |
| Result notice | Sent by email in order from 10:00 on the release date, whether successful or not |
| Payment | Charged to your credit card automatically when the booking is confirmed |
| Cancellation | Until 7:59 on the release date |
| Seats | You cannot choose seats from the seat map |
| Number of people | Applications for more than 5 people will not be accepted |
Source: JR Odekake Net, e5489 reservations
The overall booking process, including private rooms, is explained in "How to Book the Sunrise Express".
Facilities on the Nobi-Nobi Seat: Power Outlets Are Only in Private Rooms
The facilities on board can be checked in the JR Odekake Net facility list and JR Central's train formation guide.
Power Outlets Are Only in A and B Private Rooms
The JR Odekake Net facility list says power outlets are "installed only in A and B private rooms" (JR Odekake Net, SUNRISE-SETO / SUNRISE-IZUMO). The Nobi-Nobi seat is not a private room.
Shower Rooms and Lounges Are in Cars 3 and 10
Cars 3 and 10 have a lounge and shower rooms (paid) (JR Central, Series 285 train formation). A "shower card" (paid) is needed to use the shower room (JR Central, berth tickets).
Transferring From the SUNRISE-SETO to a Shikoku Limited Express Halves the Limited Express Charge
According to JR Shikoku, if you transfer between the SUNRISE-SETO and a limited express train within JR Shikoku at Sakaide Station or Takamatsu Station, the limited express charge and seat reservation charge within JR Shikoku are halved.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Transfer station | Sakaide Station or Takamatsu Station |
| Transfer day | The travel date of the first train or the following day |
| How to buy | Only when you buy the limited express tickets for both trains at the same time before departure (not available after boarding) |
What Is the Nobi-Nobi Seat: A Fully Flat Seat Where You Can Lie Down
The Nobi-Nobi seat is a seat on the Series 285 trains used for the SUNRISE-SETO and SUNRISE-IZUMO.
A Seat Provided on the Series 285, Which Mainly Has Private Rooms
According to JR Central, the Series 285 is built mainly with private rooms, and also offers the "Nobi-Nobi seat" that can be used with only the basic fare and the reserved-seat charge (JR Central, Series 285). JR West describes the Nobi-Nobi seat as "a fully flat seat where you can lie down and rest" (JR West news release, September 2019).
Summary
- Fare: The Nobi-Nobi seat needs a basic fare ticket and a reserved-seat limited express ticket. No berth ticket is needed
- Changes by season: The reserved-seat limited express charge varies across the regular, busy, peak and off-peak seasons
- Seat map: 14 seats each on the upper and lower levels of Cars 5 and 12. Check the seat number on the car guide
- Booking: On e5489 from 10:00 one month before the travel date. Only the Nobi-Nobi seat can use the advance application service
- Facilities: Power outlets are only in private rooms. Shower rooms and lounges are in Cars 3 and 10
This information is as of October 2026. Fares, facilities and booking conditions may change, so please check the official JR websites yourself before you travel.
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