Muroto (train)

The Muroto (むろと) is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from Tokushima to Mugi and from Mugi to Awa-Kainan as a Local service.

The Muroto service was introduced on 13 March 1999.

Route
The stations served by this service are as follows:

Tokushima - Awa-Tomida - Minami-Komatsushima - Hanoura - Anan - Awa-Tachibana - Kuwano - Aratano - Yuki - Hiwasa - Mugi - (Sabase) - (Asakawa) - (Awa-Kainan)

Between Mugi and Awa-Kainan, the train runs as a Local service.

Rolling stock

 * KiHa 185 series 2- car DMUs (from 1999)

History
Muroto services began as a semi express from Takamatsu to Mugi in Shikoku from 18 July 1962. From 5 March 1966, however, the name was used for express trains operating. From 13 March 1999, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Tokushima and Kaifu.