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Japan JRKyushu(information from JRKyushu and others) Discover Japan JRKyushuKyushu Railway Company 九州旅客鉄道株式会社JRKyushu RailwaySources: https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/railway/routemap/JRKyushu Railway Routemap JRKyushu Railway Station Number JRKyushu Railway Timetable JRKyushu Railway Route Map 路線図から探す JRKyushu Railway 駅別時刻表 JRKyushu Railway 駅別駅情報一覧 路線から探す JRKyushu Railway TrainsSources: https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/trains/Design & Story Trains (Sightseeing Trains)  TWO STARS 4047 The TWO STARS 4047 is a luxurious "Design & Story" (D&S) sightseeing train operated by JR Kyushu, running scenic routes along the Saga and Nagasaki coastlines. Featuring a striking pearl-white exterior and warm wood interior designed by Eiji Mitooka, it operates Friday–Monday, connecting Takeo-Onsen and Nagasaki with panoramic sea views.
Offers 1 round trip a day at specific operating date: the morning "Ariake Sea" east route (Takeo-onsen ⇒ Nagasaki) and the afternoon "Omura Bay" west route (Nagasaki ⇒ Takeo-onsen), both featuring beautiful coastal scenery.ASO BOY The Aso Boy! is a popular, family-focused "Design & Story" (D&S) limited express train operated by JR Kyushu, running between Kumamoto and Beppu (often passing through Aso). Known for its Kuro-themed (black dog mascot) design, it features panoramic windows, a wooden ball pool, children's play areas, and scenic volcanic views.
Offers 2 round trip a day at specific operating date: the Kumamoto ⇒ Miyaji route and the Miyaji ⇒ Kumamoto route.A-TRAIN The "A-TRAIN" is a jazz-themed JR Kyushu "Design & Story" sightseeing train operating between Kumamoto and Misumi. It offers a stylish, adult-focused experience, featuring dark wood interiors, stained-glass windows, and a bar serving original cocktails while showcasing scenery of the Amakusa region.
Offers 2 round trip a day at specific operating date: the Kumamoto ⇒ Misumi route and the Misumi ⇒ Kumamoto route.IBUSUKI NO TAMATEBAKO The "Ibusuki no Tamatebako" (nicknamed "Ibutama") is a popular JR Kyushu tourist train operating between Kagoshima-Chuo and Ibusuki, inspired by the Urashima Taro fairy tale. It features a distinctive black-and-white exterior, cozy, wood-themed interiors with seaside views, and vapor-emitting doors, offering a 50-minute scenic journey along Kinko Bay.
Offers 3 round trips a day and daily operation: the Kagoshima-Chuo ⇒ Ibusuki route and the Ibusuki ⇒ Kagoshima-Chuo route.SANJYU-ROKU PLUS SAN The "36+3" (Sanju-Roku plus San) is a luxurious, all-Green Car (first-class) sightseeing train operated by JR Kyushu, launched in 2020 to showcase the entire island of Kyushu over five different, daily routes. The jet-black train, designed by Eiji Mitooka, features premium seating, private compartments, a bar counter, and a lounge car to provide a "3+" experience of Surprise, Impression, and Happiness.
Offers a different route per day across five routes from Thursday to Monday: the Hakata ⇒ Kagoshima-chuo route, the Kagoshima-chuo ⇒ Miyazaki route, the Miyazaki-airport / Miyazaki ⇒ Oita/Beppu route, the Oita/Beppu ⇒ Kokura/Hakata route, and the Hakata ⇒ Sasebo or the Sasebo ⇒ Hakata route.YUFUIN NO MORI The Yufuin no Mori is a popular, all-reserved JR Kyushu sightseeing train connecting Fukuoka (Hakata) and the Yufuin/Beppu hot spring areas. Known for its retro, deep-green exterior and warm, wood-accented interior, the train offers a scenic, resort-style journey with panoramic windows, specialized dining, and tourist-focused hospitality.
Offers 2 round Hakata ⇄ Yufuin trip a day and 1 round Hakata ⇄ Beppu trip a day in general, and on days that the “YUFUIN NO MORI” does not operate, the “YUFU” Limited Express will operate on the same timetable.UMISACHI YAMASACHI The Umisachi-Yamasachi is a themed, two-car "Design & Story" (D&S) limited express train operated by JR Kyushu, running between Miyazaki and Nango Stations. It highlights the "bounty of the sea and mountains" of the Nichinan coast with a unique exterior and interior made from local Obi cedar.
Offers 1 round trips a day at specific operating date: the Miyazaki ⇒ Nango and the Nango ⇒ Miyazaki route.KAWASEMI YAMASEMI The Kawasemi Yamasemi is a "Design & Story" (D&S) luxury sightseeing train operated by JR Kyushu, designed to highlight the natural beauty of the Kuma River region with a two-car theme representing "river" and "mountain" kingfishers. It currently operates, primarily on weekends, between Kumamoto and Miyaji on the Hōhi Main Line.
Offers as an alternative vehicle for the Kumamoto - Miyaji route when regular operation trains are suspended.ARU RESSHA The ARU RESSHA ("Train of Dreams") is a luxurious, gold-and-black JR Kyushu sightseeing train providing a high-end "sweet train" dining experience. Inspired by 1906 luxury coaches, it features opulent wooden interiors and serves premium, multi-course meals and sweets curated by Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa while traveling between scenic routes like Hakata and Yufuin.
Offers 1 round trip a day at specific operating date: the Hakata ⇒ Yufuin route and the Yufuin ⇒ Hakata route.KANPACHI/ICHIROKU The KANPACHI/ICHIROKU is a luxury JR Kyushu "D&S" (Design & Story) sightseeing train launched in April 2024, operating between Hakata and Beppu on the Yufu Kogen Line. This three-car, all-Green Car service offers a 5-hour, immersive journey featuring locally sourced, chef-prepared bento meals, curated interiors, and warm local hospitality at stops.
Offers 1 trip a day at specific operating date: either the Hakata ⇒ Yufuin route or the Beppu/Oita/Yufuin ⇒ Kurume/Hakata routeShinkansen (Bullet Train)800 Series Shinkansen The 800 Series Shinkansen is a 6-car, high-speed bullet train operated by JR Kyushu on the Kyushu Shinkansen line, primarily serving Tsubame all-stations services between Hakata and Kagoshima-Chūō. Known for its unique, artisanal interior featuring wood accents, rush grass screens, and comfortable 2+2 seating, it combines 260 km/h speed with regional, luxurious design.
Offers as Kyushu Shinkansen: Hakata博多 ⇄ Kumamoto熊本 ⇄ Kagoshima-chūō鹿児島中央.N700 Series Shinkansen The N700 Series Shinkansen (specifically 8-car R/S sets) operated by JR Kyushu is a high-speed, tilting train connecting Kyushu and Honshu. Featuring a celadon-like blue-white exterior, it offers premium comfort for Mizuho and Sakura services, featuring luxurious interiors with wood finishes and a 2+2 seating configuration in reserved cars.
Offers as Sanyo Shinkansen through Kyushu Shinkansen: Shin-Ōsaka 新大阪 ⇄ Hakata博多 ⇄ Kagoshima-chūō鹿児島中央.Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen KAMOME The Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome is a 66-km high-speed rail service operated by JR Kyushu, opened in September 2022 to connect Takeo-Onsen and Nagasaki in roughly 30 minutes. Known as Japan's shortest Shinkansen line, it uses sleek, white-and-red 6-car N700S trains with comfortable, modern interiors for a fast, scenic route to Nagasaki. Takeo-Onsen and Nagasaki
Offers as Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen KAMOME: Takeo-Onsen武雄温泉 ⇄ Nagasaki長崎.Limited ExpressRelay KAMOME The Relay KAMOME is a JR Kyushu limited express train service launched in September 2022 that connects Hakata Station and Takeo-Onsen Station. It acts as a crucial link for passengers traveling between Fukuoka and Nagasaki, providing a seamless, same-platform transfer to the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen (Kamome) at Takeo-Onsen.
Connects Hakata博多 ⇄ Takeo-Onsen武雄温泉, operating as a feeder service for the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen (Takeo-Onsen武雄温泉 ↔ Nagasaki長崎).SONIC (883 Series) img_resort-train-map.png) The JR Kyushu 883 Series Sonic is a high-speed, 7-car electric tilting train operating as a Limited Express between Hakata and Oita/Beppu, designed for both comfort and speed (130 km/h). Known for its iconic metallic blue exterior, the train features unique "wonderland" styling with specialized, high-backed "Mickey Mouse" style headrest seats and comfortable wooden flooring.
Connects Hakata博多 ⇄ Beppu別府 ⇄ Saiki佐伯.HUIS TEN BOSCH The Huis Ten Bosch is a JR Kyushu limited express train offering direct, scenic travel from Hakata Station (Fukuoka) to the Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki. Operating daily, the 783 series trains feature a bright orange, Dutch-inspired design, comfortable seating, and large windows. The train often couples with the Midori service to Haiki before continuing to the resort.
Connects Hakata博多 ⇄ Huis Ten Bosch豪斯登堡.KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU The Kyushu Odan Tokkyu (Trans-Kyushu Limited Express) is a scenic JR Kyushu train, often boasting a striking red-hot exterior, that crosses central Kyushu, connecting Beppu/Oita with Kumamoto. It provides a comfortable, convenient, and visually captivating journey through the volcanic Aso region.
Connects Kumamoto熊本 ⇄ Beppu別府.Midori The Midori is a limited express train service operated by JR Kyushu, running between Hakata (Fukuoka) and Sasebo, providing a vital link to the Huis Ten Bosch theme park area. It primarily uses 783 series electric train sets, often known as "Hyper Saloon," and sometimes operates paired with the Huis Ten Bosch express train.
Connects Hakata博多 ⇄ Sasebo佐世保.KASASAGI The JR Kyushu Kasasagi is a stylish limited express train operating mainly between Hakata and Hizen-Kashima, serving Saga Prefecture with both reserved and non-reserved seating. It often utilizes the sleek white 885 series EMU, known for its minimalistic design by Eiji Mitooka. It serves as a key transit link, especially for accessing the Yutoku Inari Shrine.
Connects Hakata博多 ⇄ Saga佐賀/Hizen-kashima肥前鹿島.NICHIRIN / NICHIRIN SEAGAIA The Nichirin and Nichirin Seagaia are JR Kyushu limited express trains operating between Hakata (Fukuoka) and the Oita/Miyazaki areas on the Nippo Main Line. They serve as essential intercity connections, offering comfortable seating without on-board sales or Green Car services. They are distinct from the faster Sonic limited express.
Connects Hakata博多//Kokura小倉 ⇄ Miyazaki Airport宮崎空港.KIRISHIMA The Kirishima is a Limited Express train service operated by JR Kyushu, primarily connecting Miyazaki and Kagoshima-Chuo in southern Kyushu. Operating on the Nippo Main Line, this commuter-focused express provides a comfortable and convenient, yet routine, connection for travelers moving between the eastern and southern parts of the island, often using the 787 series train.
Connects Miyazaki宮崎 ⇄ Kagoshima-chuo鹿兒島中央KAIO The Kaio is a specialized Limited Express train operated by JR Kyushu, primarily serving commuter needs between Nogata and Hakata stations, often traveling via the Chikuhō Main Line. It is designed as a comfortable, fast commuter service for the Fukuoka area, typically utilizing 787 series train sets.
Connects Nogata直方⇄keisen桂川⇄Hakata博多KIRAMEKI The Limited Express Kirameki is a JR Kyushu train service operating mainly between Hakata Station and Mojiko/Kokura Stations in northern Fukuoka Prefecture. It acts as a commuter-focused, comfortable daily link with reserved and non-reserved seating, often utilizing 787 series electric units designed with distinct, comfortable interiors.
Connects Mojikō門司港(Kokura小倉)⇄Hakata博多HYUGA The "Hyuga" is a limited express train service operated by JR Kyushu on the Nippo Main Line, connecting Miyazaki and Nobeoka stations. It provides comfortable, efficient local transport along the scenic east coast of Kyushu, often utilizing modern, comfortable carriages for daily commuting and regional travel in the prefecture.
Connects Nobeoka延岡⇄Miyazaki宮崎⇄Minami Miyazaki南宮崎⇄Miyazaki Airport宮崎空港YUFU The "Hyuga" is a limited express train service operated by JR Kyushu on the Nippo Main Line, connecting Miyazaki and Nobeoka stations. It provides comfortable, efficient local transport along the scenic east coast of Kyushu, often utilizing modern, comfortable carriages for daily commuting and regional travel in the prefecture.
Connects Hakata博多⇄Oita大分⇄Beppu別府.Train LinesKyūshū Shinkansen The Kyushu Shinkansen九州新幹線 (operated by JR Kyushu) is a high-speed bullet train line connecting Fukuoka (Hakata Station) in the north with Kagoshima (Kagoshima-Chuo Station) in the south, traversing the Kyushu island in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. Opened fully in 2011, it features sleek 800-series and N700-series trains, offering fast travel via Mizuho, Sakura, and Tsubame services.
Connects Hakata博多⇄Kagoshimachuo鹿児島中央.Nishi-Kyūshū Shinkansen The Nishi-Kyūshū Shinkansen西九州新幹線 (opened September 2022) is Japan’s shortest high-speed rail line, connecting Takeo-Onsen and Nagasaki in just over 20 minutes. Operated by JR Kyushu, it uses 6-car N700S Kamome trains, featuring a 260 km/h top speed and comfortable 2+2 seating. It currently requires a "relay" transfer to/from Fukuoka.
Connects Takeo-Onsen武雄温泉⇄Nagasaki長崎.Kagoshima honsen The Kagoshima Main Line (Kagoshima-honsen鹿児島本線) is a major JR Kyushu artery connecting Mojikō (Kitakyushu) to Kagoshima City, serving as the primary transport spine through western Kyushu. It connects Fukuoka's Hakata Station to major cities like Kumamoto, primarily serving as a vital commuter and rapid transit line.
Connects Mojikō門司港⇄Yatsushiro八代 and Sendai川内⇄ Kagoshima鹿児島.Nippō honsen The Nippō Nippō-honsen日豊本線 is a major JR Kyushu railway route running along the eastern coast of Kyushu, Japan, connecting Kokura Station (Kitakyushu) to Kagoshima Station. It acts as a primary transport artery for Ōita and Miyazaki prefectures, featuring the scenic Limited Express Sonic.
Connects Kokura小倉⇄Kagoshima-Chūō鹿児島中央.Nagasaki Honsen The Nagasaki Honsen長崎本線 is a 125.3 km JR Kyushu railway connecting Tosu Station (Saga) to Nagasaki Station, serving as a vital regional link. It passes through the Saga plain and runs along the scenic Ariake Sea, transitioning from a historically significant local line to a modernized route nearing Nagasaki.
Connects Tosu鳥栖⇄Nagasaki長崎.Kyūdai Honsen The Kyūdai Honsen久大本線, nicknamed the "Yufu Kōgen Line," is a 141.5 km scenic railway operated by JR Kyushu connecting Kurume (Fukuoka) and Ōita City. It passes through rural landscapes, including the popular hot spring town of Yufuin, and is operated by diesel trains.
Connects Kurume久留米⇄Ōita大分.Hōhi Honsen The Hōhi Honsen豊肥本線 is a scenic railway line in Kyushu, Japan, operated by JR Kyushu, that connects Kumamoto Station in the west to Ōita Station in the east. It passes through the mountainous heart of Kyushu, offering views of the Aso caldera, volcanic scenery, and lush rural landscapes.
Connects Kumamoto熊本⇄Ōita大分.Kashii Sen The Kashii Sen香椎線 is a JR Kyushu railway line in Fukuoka Prefecture connecting Saitozaki Station and Umi Station, passing through Kashii Station. This diesel-powered line historically served coal mining areas and now functions as a vital commuter link, notably passing through the Umi-no-Nakamichi sand dunes.
Connects Saitozaki西戸崎⇄Umi宇美.Sasebo Sen The Sasebo Sen佐世保線 is a 48.8 km electrified JR Kyushu railway line in Saga and Nagasaki Prefectures, running from Kōhoku to Sasebo Station. It serves as a key commuter and tourist route, often connecting Hakata (Fukuoka) to Sasebo and the Huis Ten Bosch theme park, with most services running via Haiki Station.
Connects Kōhoku江北⇄Sasebo佐世保.Ōmura Sen The Ōmura Sen大村線 is a 47.6 km regional railway in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, operated by JR Kyushu. It connects Haiki Station (Sasebo) to Isahaya Station, running along the scenic Ōmura Bay coastline. Known for the "Seaside Liner" rapid service, it serves local communities and tourist destinations.
Connects Haiki早岐⇄Isahaya諫早.Hita-Hikosan Sen The Hita-Hikosan Sen日田彦山線 is a 68.7 km diesel-operated JR Kyushu line connecting Kitakyushu's industrial north (Jôno/Kokura) to the rural, mountainous heart of Kyushu (Hita). It passes through the scenic Hikosan mountain range, known for its historic ascetics, before connecting with the Kyûdai Honsen.
Connects Kokura小倉⇄Soeda添田.BRT Hitahikosan Sen The BRT Hikoboshi Line in Kyushu, Japan, is a Bus Rapid Transit system operated by JR Kyushu. Spanning approximately 40 kilometers, it replaces a section of the JR Hitahikosan rail line that was permanently destroyed by severe rainstorms in 2017.
The system operates across a combination of public roads and a 14-kilometer dedicated bus-only route—including a 4.4-kilometer dedicated tunnel. This allows the buses to bypass mountainous roads, maintain schedules, and improve trip frequency compared to the former train line.
Connects Soeda添田⇄Hita日田.Chikuhō Honsen The Chikuhō Honsen筑豊本線 is a 66.1 km railway in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR Kyushu. It connects Wakamatsu Station in Kitakyushu to Haruda Station in Chikushino. Historically vital for the region's coal mining, sections now serve as an alternate commuter route into Fukuoka.
Connects Wakamatsu若松⇄Haruda原田.Sasaguri Sen The Sasaguri Sen篠栗線 is a 25.1 km railway in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR Kyushu. It connects Keisen Station to Yoshizuka Station, with services continuing to Hakata Station. It forms a key commuter corridor known as the Fukuhoku Yutaka Line.
Connects Hakata博多⇄Keisen桂川.Chikuhi Sen The Chikuhi Sen筑肥線 is a 68.3 km railway operated by JR Kyushu, connecting Fukuoka and Saga prefectures. It features a scenic eastern coastal route integrated with the Fukuoka Subway, and a quiet rural western section.
Connects Meinohama姪浜⇄Imari伊万里.Misumi Sen The Misumi Sen三角線 is a 25.6 km scenic rural railway in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Operated by JR Kyushu, it connects Uto Station to Misumi Station. Running along the picturesque Uto Peninsula, it offers beautiful coastal views, making it a popular route for tourists.
Connects Kumamoto熊本⇄Misumi三角.Hisatsu Sen The Hisatsu Sen肥薩線 is a famously scenic, rural, and historic railway in Kyushu, Japan. Connecting Yatsushiro to Hayato through the mountainous spine of Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefectures, the line is celebrated for its vintage century-old wooden stations, steep mountain switchbacks, and stunning river valley views.
Due to severe weather damage, the mountain section of the Hisatsu Sen (Hitoyoshi to Yoshimatsu) is closed indefinitely, though bus replacements operate.
Connects Yatsushiro八代⇄Hayato隼人.IBUSUKI MAKURAZAKI Sen The Ibusuki Makurazaki Sen指宿枕崎線 is a scenic JR Kyushu railway in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Connecting Kagoshima-Chūō to Makurazaki, it is famous as Japan's southernmost JR line. The route features the iconic Kaimon volcano views and Nishi-Ōyama Station, the country's southernmost railway station.
Connects Kagoshima-chūō鹿児島中央⇄Makurazaki枕崎.Karatsu Sen The Karatsu Sen唐津線 is a regional railway in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, connecting Kubota Station in Saga City to Nishi-Karatsu Station in Karatsu City. Operated by JR Kyushu, this diesel-powered line spans 42.5 km and provides scenic, local transit linking the urban south to the historic northern coast.
Connects Nishi-Karatsu西唐津⇄Saga佐賀.Nichinan Sen The Nichinan Sen日南線 is a scenic coastal railway operated by JR Kyushu. Running along the picturesque Pacific coast of southeastern Japan, it connects Minami-Miyazaki Station in Miyazaki Prefecture to Shibushi Station in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Connects Miyazaki kūkō宮崎空港⇄Shibushi志布志.Kitto Sen The Kitto Sen吉都線 is a rural 61.6 km single-track railway in Kyushu, Japan, operated by JR Kyushu. It connects Yoshimatsu Station in Kagoshima with Miyakonojō Station in Miyazaki, passing through the volcanic Ebino Highlands.
Connects Miyakonojō都城⇄Yoshimatsu吉松.Gotōji Sen The Gotōji Sen後藤寺線 is a regional railway line in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR Kyushu. Spanning 13.3 kilometers, it connects Shin-Iizuka Station in Iizuka City to Tagawa-Gotōji Station in Tagawa City. Originally developed to support the region's coal industry, it now operates exclusively as a local passenger line.
Connects Shin-Iizuka新飯塚⇄Tagawa-Gotōshi田川後藤寺.Hakata Minami Sen The Hakata Minami Sen博多南線 is an 8.5-kilometer commuter railway in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, connecting Hakata Station to Hakata-Minami Station. Uniquely, it operates using actual Shinkansen bullet train equipment but is officially classified as a conventional local line (zairaisen), offering high-speed comfort at local fares.
Connects Hakata博多⇄Hakata minami博多南.Miyazaki-kūkō Sen The Miyazaki-kūkō Sen宮崎空港線 is a short, 1.4-kilometer railway in Kyushu, Japan, operated by JR Kyushu. It officially provides a direct, high-speed link from Miyazaki Airport to Tayoshi directly to Miyazaki Station in the city center, taking about 10–15 minutes and seamlessly connecting travelers to the Nippō Main Line.
Connects Miyazaki-kūkō宮崎空港⇄Tayoshi田吉(⇄Minami-miyazaki南宮崎⇄Miyazaki宮崎).Sanyō Honsen The JR Kyushu section of the Sanyō Main Line (Sanyō Honsen山陽本線) is a short, crucial 6.3 km commuter link running between Shimonoseki and Moji stations. It connects Honshu to Kyushu, operating as a vital local service within the JR Kyushu network, bridging the gap from the JR West line at Shimonoseki.
Connects Shimonoseki下関⇄Moji門司.Links of Japan JRKyushu
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