{"id":13529,"date":"2020-07-31T12:01:57","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T10:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=13529"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:54:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T11:54:33","slug":"kyushu-shinkansen-jr-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyushu-shinkansen-jr-pass","title":{"rendered":"Kyushu Shinkansen line complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to <strong>discover all that Kyushu has to offer<\/strong>? You can use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a> to travel to and around Kyushu in style via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">Shinkansen bullet train<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Kyushu Shinkansen <strong>connects the cities of Fukuoka and Kagoshima<\/strong>. In this way, it also provides a rapid connection between the northern and southern portions of the siland.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Kyushu is Japan\u2019s southernmost island, and offers <strong>numerous attractions for travelers<\/strong>. Along the Kyushu Shinkansen line, you\u2019ll find vibrant cities like Kurume and Kumamoto, along with more traditional towns. You\u2019ll also have the opportunity to explore the island\u2019s nature, including beaches, hot springs and volcanoes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Kyushu_Shinkansen_Map\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Kyushu Shinkansen Map<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kyushu_Shinkansen_stops\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Kyushu Shinkansen stops<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Nishi_Kyushu_shinkansen_stops\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Nishi Kyushu shinkansen stops<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Train_Services\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Train Services<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Tsubame_Shinkansen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.1<\/span> Tsubame Shinkansen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Mizuho_Shinkansen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.2<\/span> Mizuho Shinkansen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sakura_Shinkansen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.3<\/span> Sakura Shinkansen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kamome_Shinkansen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.4<\/span> Kamome Shinkansen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ticket_Prices\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Ticket Prices<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_to_Fukuoka_by_Shinkansen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Tokyo to Fukuoka by Shinkansen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Fukuoka_to_Nagasaki_connecting_Kyushu_and_Nishi_Kyushu_shinkansen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Fukuoka to Nagasaki, connecting Kyushu and Nishi Kyushu shinkansen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kyushu_Shinkansen_with_JR_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Kyushu Shinkansen with JR Pass<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Kyushu_Shinkansen_Map\">Kyushu Shinkansen Map<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16676 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/kyushu-shinkansen-map-2022.png\" alt=\"kyushu shinkansen line map\" width=\"800\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/kyushu-shinkansen-map-2022.png 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/kyushu-shinkansen-map-2022-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/kyushu-shinkansen-map-2022-768x399.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kyushu_Shinkansen_stops\">Kyushu Shinkansen stops<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kyushu Shinkansen Line runs <strong>from Hakata Station in the north to Kagoshima-Chuo Station in the south<\/strong>. Interim stations include Shin-Tosu Station, Chikugo-Funagoya Station, Shin-Omuta Station, Shin-Tamana Station, Kumamoto Station, Shin-Yatsushiro Station, Shin-Minamata Station, Izumi Station, and Sendai Station in Kagoshima.<\/p>\n<p>Several train services operate on this line, including Tsubame, Mizuho and Sakura trains.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff; width: 20%;\"><strong>Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff; width: 60%;\"><strong>Transfers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff; width: 20%;\"><strong>Prefecture<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hakata Station<\/td>\n<td>K\u016bk\u014d Line (Fukuoka City Subway),<br \/>\nFukuhoku Yutaka Line, Hakata-Minami Line, Kagoshima Main Line, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a>.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-travel-guide\">Fukuoka<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shin-Tosu<\/td>\n<td>Nagasaki Main Line.<\/td>\n<td>Saga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kurume Station<\/td>\n<td>Kagoshima Main Line, Ky\u016bdai Main Line.<\/td>\n<td>Fukuoka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chikugo-Funagoya Station<\/td>\n<td>Kagoshima Main Line.<\/td>\n<td>Fukuoka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shin-Omuta Station<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Fukuoka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shin-Tamana\u00a0Station<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Kumamoto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kumamoto\u00a0Station<\/td>\n<td>H\u014dhi Main Line, Kagoshima Main Line<br \/>\nKumamoto City Tram.<\/td>\n<td>Kumamoto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shin-Yatsushiro Station<\/td>\n<td>Kagoshima Main Line.<\/td>\n<td>Kumamoto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shin-Minamata Station<\/td>\n<td>Hisatsu Orange Railway Line.<\/td>\n<td>Kumamoto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Izumi Station<\/td>\n<td>Hisatsu Orange Railway Line.<\/td>\n<td>Kagoshima<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sendai Station<\/td>\n<td>Hisatsu Orange Railway Line,\u00a0Kagoshima Main Line.<\/td>\n<td>Kagoshima<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kagoshima-Ch\u016b\u014d<\/td>\n<td>Ibusuki Makurazaki Line, Kagoshima Main Line,\u00a0Kagoshima City Tram.<\/td>\n<td>Kagoshima<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span id=\"Nishi_Kyushu_shinkansen_stops\"><strong>Nishi Kyushu shinkansen stops<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen<\/strong> serves as an extension of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyushu-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Kyushu Shinkansen<\/a> line.<\/p>\n<p>The Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen line <strong>currently runs between Takeo-Onsen and Nagasaki Station<\/strong>, spanning a distance of approximately 66 kilometers. The Kamome train service is currently the only Shinkansen service operating on this line.<\/p>\n<p>You can find the<strong> stations currently serviced <\/strong>by the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen below.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<td><strong>Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Transfers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Prefecture<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Takeo-Onsen<\/td>\n<td>Sasebo Line<\/td>\n<td>Saga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ureshino-Onsen<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Saga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shin-\u014cmura<\/td>\n<td>\u014cmura Line<\/td>\n<td>Nagasaki<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Isahaya<\/td>\n<td>Nagasaki Line,\u00a0\u014cmura Line,\u00a0Shimabara Railway Line<\/td>\n<td>Ngasaki<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nagasaki<\/td>\n<td>Nagasaki Line,\u00a0\u014cmura Line,\u00a0Nagasaki Electric Tramway<\/td>\n<td>Nagasaki<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Please note that the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen does not currently offer a direct connection <strong>from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-to-nagasaki\">Hakata Station to Nagasaki<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To travel between these destinations, board the<strong> Relay Kamome limited express train <\/strong>to Takeo-Onsen Station. Here, you can easily switch to the Shinkansen on the adjoining platform.<\/p>\n<p>It is not yet known when the full extension will be opened. However, once the full extension is completed, the entire journey between Hakata Station in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-travel-guide\"><strong>Fukuoka<\/strong><\/a> and Nagasaki <strong>will only take around 30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Train_Services\">Train Services<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the Kyushu Shinkansen line we find 3 operational train services: Mizuho, Sakura and Tsubame Shinkansen, ordered from fastest to slowest.<\/p>\n<p>The first train leaves Hakata Station (Fukuoka) around 6 a.m., and the last one of the day departs around 10 p.m. You can check all schedules on the <a href=\"https:\/\/japantravel.navitime.com\/en\/\">Navitime planner website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Tsubame_Shinkansen\">Tsubame Shinkansen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tsubame is the slowest service on the Kyushu Shinkansen line. There are <strong>no Green Car seats<\/strong> on this train category. The operating speed of Tsubame trains is 260 km\/h (160 mph). A trip from Kagoshima-Chuo to Hakata with the Tsubame train will take you approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21172 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\/kyushu-shinkansen\/Tsubame-seat-reservation.png\" alt=\"tsubame - kyushu shinkansen - seat reservation\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This services stops at <strong>all stations<\/strong> on the line between Hakata and Kagoshima-Ch\u016b\u014d. Below is a timetable with the first and last departure from each station.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Mizuho_Shinkansen\">Mizuho Shinkansen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mizuho trains are considered an express service, stopping at only one station \u2013 Kumamoto \u2013 between Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo Stations. The Mizuho trains make about five round trips per day. This journey takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that <strong>Mizuho trains are covered under the Kyushu Rail Pass.<\/strong> Additionally, you can ride these trains with your JR Pass from by paying a supplement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21172 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\/kyushu-shinkansen\/Mizuho-seat-reservation.png\" alt=\"mizuho- kyushu shinkansen - seat reservation\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Sakura_Shinkansen\">Sakura Shinkansen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Sakura depart once an hour throughout the day between Hakata and Kagoshima-Ch\u016b\u014d<\/strong>, making more stops than the Mizuho, with a travel time of 1 hour 35 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The Sakura Shinkansen serves most of the larger stations on the line, with fewer stops than the Tsubame service. Some Sakura trains also continue on to Shin-Osaka Station.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21172 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\/kyushu-shinkansen\/Asama-seat-reservation.png\" alt=\"sakura- kyushu shinkansen - seat reservation\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Kamome_Shinkansen\">Kamome Shinkansen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The only service currently running on the Nishi Kyushu line is the <strong>Kamome Shinkansen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Kamome Shinkansen service <strong>currently runs between Takeo-Onsen and Nagasaki Station<\/strong>, spanning a distance of approximately 66 kilometers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21172 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/images\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\/kyushu-shinkansen\/Kamome.png\" alt=\"sakura- kyushu shinkansen - seat reservation\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ticket_Prices\">Ticket Prices<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Train fares in Japan can fluctuate depending on the <strong>time of day<\/strong>, <strong>seat type<\/strong>, and <strong>when you book<\/strong>. However, the following are standard one-way prices on the above services for <strong>1 adult<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<td><strong>Train<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Route<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Standard One-Way Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tsubame<\/td>\n<td>Hakata \u2192 Kagoshima-Ch\u016b\u014d<\/td>\n<td>from 14,150 JPY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sakura<\/td>\n<td>Hakata \u2192 Kagoshima-Ch\u016b\u014d<\/td>\n<td>from 14,150 JPY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mizuho<\/td>\n<td>Hakata \u2192 Kagoshima-Ch\u016b\u014d<\/td>\n<td>from 14,150 JPY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kamome<\/td>\n<td>Takeo-Onsen \u2192 Nagasaki<\/td>\n<td>6,000 JPY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_to_Fukuoka_by_Shinkansen\"><strong>Tokyo to Fukuoka<\/strong><strong> by Shinkansen<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-travel-guide\">Tokyo to Fukuoka<\/a>, you can take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen<\/a> toward Shin-Osaka, where it connects with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen line<\/a> all the way to Fukuoka. The trip from Tokyo to Fukuoka takes <strong>5 to 6 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Fukuoka_to_Nagasaki_connecting_Kyushu_and_Nishi_Kyushu_shinkansen\"><strong>F<\/strong><strong>ukuoka to Nagasaki, connecting Kyushu and Nishi Kyushu shinkansen<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen line does not offer a direct route from Hakata Station to Nagasaki. Instead, travelers can make the journey <strong>using a combination of services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-to-nagasaki\">travel from Fukuoka to Nagasaki<\/a> start by boarding the<strong> Relay Kamome limited express train<\/strong> from Hakata to Takeo-Onsen Station. There, you can conveniently transfer to the Kamome Shinkansen, continuing on to Nagasaki.<\/p>\n<p>This connection bridges the Kyushu and Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen lines. While there&#8217;s <strong>no official date for the completion<\/strong> of the full extension, once finished, the entire trip from Fukuoka to Nagasaki is expected to take just around 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kyushu_Shinkansen_with_JR_Pass\"><strong>Kyushu Shinkansen with<\/strong> <strong>JR<\/strong><strong> Pass<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can activate your JR Pass for use by visiting a ticketing counter in many of the major train stations. Along the Kyushu Shinkansen Line, these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hakata Station<\/li>\n<li>Kumamoto Station<\/li>\n<li>Kagoshima-Chuo Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reserved seating is available on each of the Kyushu Shinkansen train classes. If you wish to use reserved seating, be sure to make your seat reservations in advance by visiting a ticketing counter. Whether or not you are using reserved seats, be ready to present your JR pass at the departure gate.<\/p>\n<p>JR Pass holders are able to ride on <strong>Mizuho<\/strong> trains. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/faq\/japan-rail-pass-trains-included\">you will need to pay a supplemental charge<\/a> to use these services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to discover all that Kyushu has to offer? You can use your Japan Rail Pass to travel to and around Kyushu in style via the Shinkansen bullet train. The Kyushu Shinkansen connects the cities of Fukuoka and Kagoshima. In this way, it also provides a rapid connection between the northern and southern portions of the siland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5926,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"acf":{"bread_1":false,"bread_2":false,"bread_3":false,"bread_4":false,"bread_5":false,"bread_6":false,"bread_7":false,"bread_last":false,"custom_guide":"","pageresume":"The Kyushu Shinkansen, connecting Kyushu from Fukuoka to Kagoshima. 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