Japan’s seasonal summer sleeper train has restarted service, with tickets priced from around £39. Multiple outlets report that the service resumes for the summer period and is now available for booking, allowing passengers to travel overnight between participating stations. In addition to the main sleeper-train routes, the reports describe options for shorter additional excursions that can be added for an extra fee, enabling travelers to board or disembark at certain stations for partial segments of the journey. The coverage focuses on how to access tickets, indicating that reservations are available for the restarted service and that pricing starts at the low end for standard options. Specific booking instructions and participating stations are presented as part of the guidance for passengers seeking to purchase tickets. Overall, the articles emphasize the return of the summer sleeper timetable, the availability of low starting fares, and the possibility of tailoring a trip by combining the main overnight journey with add-on short excursions.