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Tango AO-MATSU train operating information(Japanese)
Trains:
・321D bound for AMINO (departing from NISHIMAIZURU at 8:42)
・326D bound for NISHIMAIZURU (departing from AMINO at 11:34)
・233D bound for TOYOOKA (departing from NISHIMAIZURU at 14:37)
・238D bound for NISHIMAIZURU (departing from TOYOOKA at 16:46)*Please note that train attendants will not be on board for the 238D train bound for Nishi-Maizuru (departing from Toyooka Station at 16:46) for the entire route, even on days when the AO-MATSU trains are in operation.
*Due to circumstances, there may be cases where train attendants are not on board.
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change without notice.
*The AO-MATSU train may be replaced with general vehicles for inspections or other operational reasons. When general vehicles are used, train attendant service will not be available. Please check the operation information below for further details.
Tango AO-MATSU Train
Feel free to get on this sightseeing without reservation in advance.
There are various seats such as sofa and counter seats to see the scenery while traveling. In addition, the showcase, service counter, guidance and train sales service by attendants are available.
Eiji Mitooka, the Japanese industrial designer, designed the AO-MATSU Train.
The train is based on the theme of "Pine tree", the symbol of Amanohashidate.
Eiji Mitooka
Eiji Mitooka born 1947 in Okayama Prefecture is a Japanese industrial designer. JR Kyushu's station and train he designed appeared in the public eye. He won the Brunel Award of United Kingdoms, and many of Japanese awards.

Operation Route

Timetable
*Please note that Aomatsu train may use a regular cars due to train operation circumstances.
Operating everyday
Nishimaizuru → Amino
Train Number | Nishimaizuru | Shisho | Shinonome | Tango-kanzaki | Tango-yura | Kunda | Miyazu | Amano hashidate | Iwataki-Guchi | Yosano | Kyotango-Omiya | Mineyama | Amino |
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321D | Dept. at 8:42 | Arr. at 8:49 | Arr. at 8:54 | Arr. at 8:59 | Arr. at 9:02 | Arr. at 9:13 | Arr. at 9:19 | Arr. at 9:26 | Arr. at 9:53 | Arr. at 9:58 | Arr. at 10:09 | Arr. at 10:15 | Arr. at 10:24 |
Dept. at 8:49 | Dept. at 8:55 | Dept. at 9:00 | Dept. at 9:07 | Dept. at 9:14 | Dept. at 9:20 | Dept. at 9:49 | Dept. at 9:54 | Dept. at 10:01 | Dept. at 10:10 | Dept. at 10:16 |
Amino → Nishimaizuru
Train Number | Amino | Mineyama | Kyotango-Omiya | Yosano | Iwataki-Guchi | Amano hashidate | Miyazu | Kunda | Tango-yura | Tango-kanzaki | Shinonome | Shisho | Nishimaizuru |
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326D | Dept. at 11:33 | Arr. at 11:41 | Arr. at 11:47 | Arr. at 11:56 | Arr. at 12:01 | Arr. at 12:06 | Arr. at 12:13 | Arr. at 12:20 | Arr. at 12:28 | Arr. at 12:31 | Arr. at 12:36 | Arr. at 12:41 | Arr. at 12:50 |
Dept. at 11:42 | Dept. at 11:48 | Dept. at 11:57 | Dept. at 12:01 | Dept. at 12:08 | Dept. at 12:15 | Dept. at 12:21 | Dept. at 12:29 | Dept. at 12:32 | Dept. at 12:37 | Dept. at 12:44 |
Nishimaizuru → Toyooka
Train Number | Nishimaizuru | Shisho | Shinonome | Tango-kanzaki | Tango-yura | Kunda | Miyazu | Amano hashidate | Iwataki-Guchi | Yosano | Kyotango-Omiya | Mineyama | Amino | Yuhigaura-Kitsu-Onsen | Shotenkyo | Kabutoyama | Kumihama | Knonotori-No-Sato | Toyooka |
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233D | Dept. at 14:37 | Arr. at 14:43 | Arr. at 14:48 | Arr. at 14:54 | Arr. at 14:57 | Arr. at 15:05 | Arr. at 15:11 | Arr. at 15:18 | Arr. at 15:25 | Arr. at 15:30 | Arr. at 15:40 | Arr. at 15:46 | Arr. at 15:55 | Arr. at 16:03 | Arr. at 16:10 | Arr. at 16:17 | Arr. at 16:21 | Arr. at 16:32 | Arr. at 16:36 |
Dept. at 14:44 | Dept. at 14:49 | Dept. at 14:54 | Dept. at 14:58 | Dept. at 15:05 | Dept. at 15:12 | Dept. at 15:21 | Dept. at 15:26 | Dept. at 15:31 | Dept. at 15:41 | Dept. at 15:47 | Dept. at 15:56 | Dept. at 16:03 | Dept. at 16:13 | Dept. at 16:18 | Dept. at 16:22 | Dept. at 16:32 |
Toyooka → Nishimaizuru
Train Number | Toyooka | Knonotori-No-Sato | Kumihama | Kabutoyama | Shotenkyo | Yuhigaura-Kitsu-Onsen | Amino | Mineyama | Kyotango-Omiya | Yosano | Iwataki-Guchi | Amano hashidate | Miyazu | Kunda | Tango-yura | Tango-kanzaki | Shinonome | Shisho | Nishimaizuru |
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238D | Dept. at 16:46 | Arr. at 16: 50 | Arr. at 17: 01 | Arr. at 17: 05 | Arr. at 17: 09 | Arr. at 17: 16 | Arr. at 17: 24 | Arr. at 17: 32 | Arr. at 17: 39 | Arr. at 17: 50 | Arr. at 17: 54 | Arr. at 17: 59 | Arr. at 18: 05 | Arr. at 18: 16 | Arr. at 18: 24 | Arr. at 18: 27 | Arr. at 18: 32 | Arr. at 18: 37 | Arr. at 18:50 |
Dept. at 16:51 | Dept. at 17:02 | Dept. at 17:05 | Dept. at 17:10 | Dept. at 17:17 | Dept. at 17:25 | Dept. at 17:33 | Dept. at 17:41 | Dept. at 17:50 | Dept. at 17:55 | Dept. at 18:00 | Dept. at 18:11 | Dept. at 18:17 | Dept. at 18:24 | Dept. at 18:27 | Dept. at 18:33 | Dept. at 18:44 |
Train Sales Service
How to reserve /
How to use
AO-MATSU is available with a basic fare ticket only. Check the all routes basic fare list (PDF).
Kyoto Tango area tour pass

Sightseeing ticket to fully enjoy Amanohashidate - Ine!
1-Day Pass
Unlimited ride pass valid for all the local, rapid and trains and limited express non-reserved car of Kyoto Tango Railway, local buses between Amanohashidate area - Ine, sightseeing boat, Ine bay sightseeing boat, and cable car/chair lift only during the day of use!!

Sightseeing ticket to fully enjoy Amanohashidate - Ine!
2-Day Free Pass
Unlimited ride pass valid for all the local, rapid and trains and limited express non-reserved car of Kyoto Tango Railway, local buses between Amanohashidate area - Ine, sightseeing boat, Ine bay sightseeing boat, and cable car/chair lift only during the day of use!!