Spacia X: Take a luxurious adventure on the new train to Nikko - Japan Today

Traveling by train around Japan has become an entertaining experience with the numerous designs and perks added to both the exterior and interior look of trains.

The new Limited Express Spacia X, launched in July this year, links Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Kita-Senju and Kasukabe stations to Tobu Nikko, Tobu World Square and Kinugawa Onsen.

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Spacia X fuses symbolic elements of Edo and Nikko culture. Photo: PIXTA/ Pirlo21

Advancing the Tobu Railway Nikko Line, Spacia X fuses symbolic elements of Edo and Nikko culture. As the train approaches the platform, one will quickly spot the X design on its exterior, connecting the hexagon-shaped windows. This “X” corresponds to the traditional “X” pattern of Kanuma (city in Tochigi) fretwork and Edo bamboo wicker craft. At the same time, it connotes a person’s travel experience marked by catchwords like excellent, extra or exciting.

The Kumiko traditional crisscross motif is also prevalent around the train interior—on the headrests, glass doors, and interior windows of the Compartment car. The white color of the exterior body is inspired by the noble whitewash hue of Toshogu Shrine’s Yomeimon Gate pillars.

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