Current Context: Japan's "Seven Stars in Kyushu", operated by JR Kyushu, is recognised as the world's first and only 7-star luxury train, setting a new benchmark in luxury rail travel.
- The train offers 2-day/1-night and 4-day/3-night itineraries across Kyushu Island, combining luxury accommodation with curated cultural experiences, gourmet cuisine, and scenic routes.
- It features 10 exclusive luxury suites, including deluxe and premium cabins, accommodating only a limited number of passengers for a personalised travel experience.
- Tickets for the premium journey cost up to ₹17 lakh (approximately ¥2.7 million) per passenger, making it one of the most expensive luxury train journeys in the world.
- Due to overwhelming demand and limited capacity, reservations are allotted through a lottery-based booking system, enhancing its exclusivity.
- The train has recently attracted global attention for redefining luxury tourism and showcasing Japan's premium hospitality and railway excellence.
Question:
Q1.Which train is known as the world's first (and only) 7-star luxury train, offering ultra-luxury rail journeys across Japan's Kyushu island?
a) Maharajas' Express
b) Seven Stars in Kyushu
c) Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
d) Palace on Wheels
Answer: b) Seven Stars in Kyushu, operated by JR Kyushu in Japan, is regarded as the world's first and only 7-star luxury train.
