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Asoboy! Daytrip

On Aug. 31, the Asoboy! Hita Hikosan Line train is coming to Fukuoka Prefecture. Only 120 people can ride (108 people are required for this tour to run). Tickets sell at ¥5,800 for one adult and ¥3,800 for one child for basic seats– travelers can sit on one of twenty-seven special seats for an additional fee of ¥500. Special seats include the Shiroi Kuro-chan Seats (only nine spots available and only eligible for people accompanying children under ES), and the Panorama Seats (18 spots available). The ticket fee also includes a bento, tea, and 12 or more souvenirs, including tenugui, postcards and bamboo chopsticks. Ticket registration is available between 7/22 (Fri.) and 8/16 (Tue.), or until the train reaches full capacity. The train departs from Mojiko Sta. (9:15) and makes several stops at Kokura Sta. (9:30), Jono Sta. (9:40), Saidosho Sta. (arrives 10:05, 10:20), before arriving at Hita Sta. (12:00). It then returns from Hita Sta. (12:35), making stops at Jono Sta. (15:10), Kokura Sta. (15.20), Ishiharamachi Sta. (arrives 14:30, departs 15:00), and finally stopping at Mojiko Sta. (15:40). Tourism PR events and raffles – where you could have the chance to win Kumamoto beef among other things – are available at Saidasho, Ishiharamachi and Hita stations. You can find more information and details on p.2 of the source link, and click here for a view of the inside of the train. Source: Nishitetsu press release, 7/22

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Travel & Tourism
Published: Jul 29, 2016 / Last Updated: Jul 29, 2016

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