The train reverses direction at Himeji
The front and rear of the train change at Himeji. Follow the platform car-position display rather than assuming the same direction continues.
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JR WEST LIMITED EXPRESS · KIHA 189 SERIES
Hamakaze特急はまかぜ
An all-reserved limited express linking Osaka with Toyooka, Kinosaki-Onsen, Kasumi and Tottori via Himeji and the Bantan Line.
R Reserved seats only↔ Osaka ↔ Toyooka / Kinosaki-Onsen / Kasumi / TottoriJR JR West
JR KOBE LINE · BANTAN LINE · SAN’IN MAIN LINE
Stops
The terminus and stops differ by service. Only one regular round trip operates through to Tottori.Every regular service stopsOnly some services stop or operate here
← Osaka directionToyooka / Tottori direction →
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- Osaka大阪
- Sannomiya三ノ宮
- Kobe神戸
- Akashi明石
- Nishi-Akashi西明石
- Kakogawa加古川
- Himeji姫路
- Fukusaki福崎
- Teramae寺前
- Ikuno生野
- Takeda竹田
- Wadayama和田山
- Yōka八鹿
- Ebara江原
- Toyooka豊岡
- Kinosaki-Onsen城崎温泉
- Takeno竹野
- Kasumi香住
- Hamasaka浜坂
- Iwami岩美
- Tottori鳥取
JR 東海道本線・山陽本線（JR神戸線） · Tōkaidō / Sanyō Main Line (JR Kobe Line)JR 播但線 · Bantan LineJR 山陰本線 · San’in Main Line
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Nishi-Akashi and Kakogawa are served by only some trains. Takeda is also a limited stop. Seasonal trains and temporary stops may differ, so check the official timetable for your train.
REGULAR SERVICE PATTERNS
Check the destination before boarding
Hamakaze trains do not all run over the full route. The regular destinations shown in the July 2026 timetable are:- No. 1 / 4Tottori · 鳥取 / Tottori
- No. 3 / 6Kasumi · 香住 / Kasumi
- No. 5Toyooka · 豊岡 / Toyooka
- No. 2Kinosaki-Onsen · 城崎温泉 / Kinosaki-Onsen
BASIC THREE-CAR FORMATION
Formation and onboard facilities
A traveler-friendly diagram of the standard three-car KiHa 189 set. Every car is an ordinary reserved-seat car.↔ Swipe sideways to see the full formation
Car 1
Ordinary reserved seats · 60 seats
Driver’s cabOrdinary reserved seats60 seats▲▼
Car 2
Ordinary reserved seats · 56 seats
▲▼Ordinary reserved seats56 seatsWCToilet / washroom
Car 3
Ordinary reserved seats · 40 seats
▲▼♿Accessible toilet◇Multipurpose room♿ Wheelchair-accessible seatingOrdinary reserved seats40 seatsDriver’s cab
Basic three-car formation: 156 seats
Simplified diagram for travelers. Check your ticket and the platform display for the actual car and seat number.
Car 1 · 60 reserved seats
Car 1 is the Himeji-end driving car. It has ordinary reserved seats and no toilet.
Car 2 · 56 reserved seats
Car 2 is the middle car and has a toilet and washroom.
Car 3 · 40 reserved seats
Car 3 has wheelchair-accessible seating, an accessible toilet and a multipurpose room.
BUSY-DAY FORMATION
Some trains run with six cars
Two three-car sets may be coupled on busy days. Check the platform display because the boarding position and car number will differ from the basic formation.- 1Ordinary reserved seats
- 2Ordinary reserved seats
- 3Ordinary reserved seats
- 4Ordinary reserved seats
- 5Ordinary reserved seats
- 6Ordinary reserved seats
Wheelchair facilities are in Car 3
Boarding assistance and wheelchair seating may take time to arrange. Contact JR West as early as possible before travel.
No dedicated large-luggage space is shown
The current official formation guide does not show a dedicated large-luggage area. Keep aisles and doors clear, and ask station staff before boarding with bulky luggage.
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No Wi-Fi · power outlets are very limited
Wi-FiOnboard Wi-Fi× Not available⌁Power outlet△ End rows only
Save tickets and maps before boarding and charge your devices in advance. Outlets are provided only at the front and rear rows of each car, not at every seat.
JR WEST OFFICIAL INFORMATION