World's most luxurious sleeper train with Michelin-starred chefs and orchestra

The globe's most opulent sleeper train, boasting a Michelin-starred restaurant carriage, a personal orchestra and a suite occupying an entire coach, is undoubtedly amongst the most sophisticated methods of travel.

Whilst a railway journey for most folk might conjure up thoughts of an LNER or Avanti service down to London for a few hours, a global adventure promises a far more stylish experience that countless travellers would gladly spend multiple days aboard.

JR West unveiled the Twilight Express Mizukaze train in 2017, and across several days, it winds through some of Japan's most historical and picturesque routes along its twin Sanin and Sanyo lines stretching from Kyoto to Shimonoseki.

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Accommodating just 34 passengers, there are six sleeping carriages that become progressively more lavish from standard to twin and single compartments right up to a complete suite featuring a bedroom, sitting room, marble washroom and personal terrace.

The locomotive itself is estimated to be valued at an eye-watering three billion yen or 15 million pounds and strives to function as a five-star hotel on rails, promising guests will be able to "discover the allure of beautiful Japan from the comfort of a car with the superior quality of a hotel".

But for dinner, the genuine indulgence commences - ditch a Tesco meal deal or some M&S nibbles, aboard this sleeper service, there's an open kitchen brimming with Michelin star-calibre chefs prepared to present you with a range of the finest local specialities sourced from throughout your voyage across southern Japan, reports the Express.

The locomotive's menu is crafted by a regional chef who operates a three Michelin star establishment in Osaka, with a sample menu concentrating on three categories of earth, sea and land.

Sharing a video to YouTube about the experience with his father, fortunate passenger Trek Trendy was amazed by the cuisine placed before him, declaring it's amongst the finest he's ever tasted. He remarked: "It's been really special, hasn't it. I can't quite believe I tried puffer-fish!".

The aesthetic selection of the locomotive is equally striking, resembling something from a steampunk sci-fi movie; it succeeds in flawlessly combining classic art deco with contemporary luxury, something it terms "nostalgic modern".

Predictably, it doesn't lack facilities either, featuring a bar and two glass viewing carriages providing the ideal spot to relax and observe the mountains drift past.

Nevertheless, as thrilling as such a journey might be, the passes for the locomotive are concealed behind a lottery draw, and passes don't arrive affordably either. One evening in the Royal twin compartment will cost you approximately £2,000.

For the more opulent suites, the fare can rapidly escalate, with Trek Trendy spending over £33,000 for his getaway.