 This operated until 30 September 1965, after which the train was renamed "Okutone".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.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.