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Sep 7, 2021 Local News
Three Sightseeing Trains Combine for New Route in Kyushu
JR Kyushu takes passengers on a new Western Kyushu route by combining three sightseeing train services. Departing Saga Station on October 1 ~ 3, the special tour operates on D&S t...
Sep 3, 2021 Local News
Older JR Beetle Ship Tested For Service in Okinawa
A trial service between two islands in Okinawa has begun using a JR Kyushu Beetle ship. The 240-passenger jetfoil is running between Kume Island and Naha City. Currently, the vesse...
Aug 30, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu To Open Hot Spring Resort In Ureshino
JR Kyushu announced the opening of a new hot spring facility in Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture. They purchased a 9,600-m2 plot which includes two onsen sources. The company’s third...
Aug 5, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu To Raise Express Train Fares
In April 2022, express fares will rise by ¥120 ~ ¥920, depending on the distance. With the new fare system, a one-way trip between Hakata-Nagasaki on a non-reserved seat would cost...
Aug 2, 2021 Local News
Nishitetsu To open Long-stay Hotels in Fukuoka and Bangkok
Nishitetsu will open two new hotels suitable for long-term stays in Fukuoka and Bangkok. The Fukuoka hotel will be named Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata Gion and provide rooms with a...
Aug 2, 2021 Local News
Star Flyer To Sell Display Ads Airplane Exterior
Star Flyer will begin an unprecedented crowdfunding project to sell naming rights for an aircraft. With a donation of ¥3 million or more, fans and clients can display names and log...
Jul 30, 2021 Local News
Kamome Shinkansen Interior Revealed
JR Kyushu announced its design plans for the upcoming Kamome shinkansen train. The 396-passenger train features corporate colors of red and white on the outside and a cozy and beau...
Jul 28, 2021 Local News
Japanese speaking non-Japanese women wanted to test a full-day sightseeing tour of Yanagawa
We are looking for eight people to participate in a one-day tour "Making Lunch Box with Yanagawa's Specialties and Sightseeing."The purpose of the food experience...
Jul 21, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu Reports Low Booking Rates For Upcoming Obon Season
JR Kyushu announced a lower volume of reservations for the summer vacation period. For the upcoming Obon holidays (8/6 ~ 8/17,) approximately 57,000 tickets for Shinkansen and expr...
Jul 19, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu and Nishitetsu Issue Transportation Coupon
A new premium coupon ‘Tenjin-Hakata Nore-ru Kae-ru’ will be on sale from Jul. 22 for those who visit the central area of Fukuoka City. Developed by JR Kyushu and Nishitetsu, the ap...