The KiHa 189 series (キハ189系, Kiha-189-kei) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on Hamakaze limited express services between Osaka and Tottori since November 2010 and Biwako Express services between Osaka and Maibara since March 2014.

[7] In October 2022, JR-West announced plans to remodel a KiHa 189 series set into a sightseeing train.

The renovated train, designed by Yasuyuki Kawanishi, is scheduled to commence operation in late 2024.

[8] In June 2024, set H5 was converted to become the KiHa 189-7000 series sightseeing train branded "Hana Akari" (はなあかり).

[9] The Hana Akari trainset is scheduled to enter revenue service on 5 October 2024.