| Minakami | |
| Type: | Limited express |
| First: | 1964 (Semi express) 1997 (Limited express) |
| Last: | 2010 |
| Operator: | JR East |
| Stops: | 14 Stations |
| Line Used: | Tōhoku Main Line, Takasaki Line, Joetsu Line |
| Stock: | E653 series EMUs |
| Speed: | 110abbr=onNaNabbr=on[1] |
The was a limited express train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) between Ueno in Tokyo and Minakami in Gunma Prefecture.[2]
The Minakami service (written in hiragana as "みなかみ") began as a semi-express service between Ueno and Minakami from 1 October 1964. This operated until 30 September 1965, after which the train was renamed Okutone.[3]
The name was revived from 1 October 1997 (this time written in kanji as "水上") following the renaming of the former Tanigawa limited express service.[2]
From the start of the revised timetable on 4 December 2010, the Minakami will cease to be a regular service, operating only during busy seasons.[4]
Services are formed of 7-car E653 series EMU formations.
651 series(?-2023)These trains operated with 7 coaches
185 series(1985-2010)