Japanese hotels get on track with new attractions for railway buffs

Metropolitan installs cab simulators in rooms, Hilton turns suite into carriage

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JR East is introducing train simulators in rooms in five of its Metropolitan Hotels chain operated by the group’s Nippon Hotel.

KEIJIRO OHATA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Targeting fanatical railway buffs in a country already famous for themed hotels, some leading Japanese chains are offering new accommodation experiences that include genuine train cabs and carriage-themed suites.

JR East, the main railway operator in eastern Japan, is introducing train cab simulators at selected properties this month.

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