{"id":15534,"date":"2021-07-23T08:21:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T06:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=15534"},"modified":"2026-07-20T13:49:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:49:24","slug":"36-3-express-luxury-train-kyushu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/36-3-express-luxury-train-kyushu","title":{"rendered":"36+3 Express 787 Luxury Train in Kyushu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 36+3 luxury train is a <strong>daytime sightseeing service<\/strong>. The jet-black-and-gold-trim trainset is a refurbished Limited Express 787 that JR Kyushu has remodeled to the highest standard of comfort. It operatea on 5 routes around Japan\u2019s southernmost main island, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyushu-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Kyushu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The 36+3 name is derived from the fact that Kyushu is the 36th largest island in the world, combined with the 3 experiences of JR Kyushu aims to deliver on the service; <strong>surprise, impression, and happiness<\/strong>. Additionally, the total, 39, or \u201c<em>san-kyu<\/em>\u201d in Japanese, sounds similar to \u201cthank you\u201d in English.<\/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=\"#363_train_car_design\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> 36+3 train car design<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Routes_covered_by_the_366\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Routes covered by the 36+6<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Monday_route\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> Monday route<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Thursday_route\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.2<\/span> Thursday route<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Friday_route\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.3<\/span> Friday route<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Saturday_route\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.4<\/span> Saturday route<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sunday_route\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.5<\/span> Sunday route<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Prices_and_conditions_of_363_services\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Prices and conditions of 36+3 services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"363_train_car_design\">36+3 train car design<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The interiors of the 36+3 were <strong>designed by Eiji Mitooka<\/strong>, who also oversaw the overall design concept fo the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/seven-stars-kyushu-luxury-train\">Seven Stars Kyushu<\/a> sleeper train, one of the most luxurious trains in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Seven Stars in Kyushu is a deluxe sleeping-car excursion train operated on multi-day (two-day and four-day) tours. The 36+3, however, is scheduled as a daytime sightseeing service. The 36+3 is a six-car train with a <strong>total capacity of 105 seats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15545\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-15545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/seats-36-3-train.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/seats-36-3-train.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/seats-36-3-train-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/seats-36-3-train-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy of JR Kyushu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like the Seven Stars, the 36+3 car interiors boast a mix of<strong> classic Japanese and modern confort<\/strong>.\u00a0You\u2019ll find traditional Shoji screen doors and latticework ceilings in the \u201cOkawa kumiko\u201d style, which originated in Kyushu\u2019s Fukuoka Prefecture.<\/p>\n<p>Cars 1\u20133 contain <strong>13 private compartments in total<\/strong>: Car 1 has 4 rooms (each for 3 to 4 people), Car 2 has 3 rooms (for 3 to 6 people), and Car 3 has 6 rooms (for 1 to 2 people). Car 3 also includes the buffet\/bar counter for drinks, snacks, and goods.<\/p>\n<p>Car 4 is a <strong>shared lounge<\/strong> used for onboard experiences and events. Cars 5 and 6 are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/green-pass\">Green Car<\/a> seating; Car 6 is a dedicated tatami-seat car (shoes-off).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15535\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15535\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/interior-36-3-luxury-train.jpg\" alt=\"36-3-interior\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/interior-36-3-luxury-train.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/interior-36-3-luxury-train-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/interior-36-3-luxury-train-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy of JR Kyushu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Routes_covered_by_the_366\">Routes covered by the 36+6<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 36+3 luxury train <strong>operates on 5 scenic routes across\u00a0Kyushu<\/strong>, with the journey depending on the day of the week. Most services depart in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-travel-guide\">Fukuoka<\/a> (Hakata Station), which you can easily reach using your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">JR Pass<\/a>. Others begin at Kagoshima-chuo, Miyazaki Airport, and Oita.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>The service <strong>stops in all 7 prefectures<\/strong>, although the route varies depending on the day. Usually, the itineraries are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday<\/strong>: Hakata Station to Sasebo with a stop in Hizen-Hama, a historic town known for its sake breweries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday<\/strong>: No service<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday<\/strong>: No service<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday<\/strong>: Hakata to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kagoshima-travel-guide\">Kagoshima<\/a>-Chuo via Kumamoto Prefecture and Tamana, a hospitality stop with local products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday<\/strong>: Kagoshima-Chuo to Miyazaki via Kirishima-Jingu and Osumi Okawara, a quiet forest station<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday<\/strong>: Miyazaki Airport to Beppu, via Kyushu\u2019s eastern coast and Saiki City<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday<\/strong>: Oita to Hakata via the island\u2019s northern coastline along Beppu Bay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each service includes a <strong>designated serving time for lunch<\/strong>, and some routes include longer stops at designated stations. Exact timetables and stops change, so check the latest itineraries with JR Kyushu. Below you\u2019ll find a standard guide.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Monday_route\">Monday route<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hakata &#8211; Sasebo<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Arrival<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong> Departure<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hakata<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>11:23 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saga<\/td>\n<td>12:07 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:09 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hizen-Hama<\/td>\n<td>12:44 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>1:38 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sasebo<\/td>\n<td>4:05 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Lunch plan offer time<\/strong>: Around 11:30 a.m. \u2014 Only for customers who apply for the lunch plan.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Thursday_route\">Thursday route<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Station\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Arrival\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Departure<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hakata<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>10:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tamana<\/td>\n<td>11:10 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:30 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kumamoto<\/td>\n<td>11:54 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ushinohama<\/td>\n<td>2:25 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>2:45 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kagoshima Chuo<\/td>\n<td>4:26 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Lunch plan offer time<\/strong>: Around 11:40 a.m. \u2014 Only for customers who apply for the lunch plan.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Friday_route\">Friday route<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Arrival<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Departure<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kagoshima-chuo<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>11:22 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kirishima-jingo<\/td>\n<td>12:49 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>1:14 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Osumi-Ogawara<\/td>\n<td>1:27 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>2:12 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Miyazaki<\/td>\n<td>3:46 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Lunch plan offer time<\/strong>: Around 12:30 p.m. \u2014 Only for customers who apply for the lunch plan.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13892\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13892 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kagoshima-city-800x400.jpg\" alt=\"Kagoshima city\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kagoshima-city-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kagoshima-city-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kagoshima-city-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/kagoshima-city.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kagoshima city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Saturday_route\">Saturday route<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Arrival<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong> Departure<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Miyazaki Airport<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>11:45 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Miyazaki<\/td>\n<td>11:56 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:02 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nobeoka<\/td>\n<td>1:20 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>1:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sotaro<\/td>\n<td>2:15 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>2:25 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shigeoka<\/td>\n<td>2:35 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>3:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oita<\/td>\n<td>5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>5:06 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Beppu<\/td>\n<td>5:20 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Lunch plan offer time: 12:00 pm.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Sunday_route\">Sunday route<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Arrival<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong> Departure<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oita<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>10:48 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Beppu<\/td>\n<td>10:58 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:08 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kitsuki<\/td>\n<td>11:25 a.m.<\/td>\n<td>11:40 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nakatsu<\/td>\n<td>12:10 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>12:20 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mojiko<\/td>\n<td>2:10 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>2:50 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kokura<\/td>\n<td>3:16<\/td>\n<td>3:19 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hakata<\/td>\n<td>4:42<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Lunch plan offer time<\/strong>: 12:30 pm (private room), 12:00 pm (seat).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3608\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3608\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3608 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/nagasaki-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Nagasaki city\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nagasaki city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Prices_and_conditions_of_363_services\">Prices and conditions of 36+3 services<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price of a ride on the 36+3 Express 787 luxury train <strong>depends on the route<\/strong>, seating type, and whether you select a meal plan. Meal plans are offered as add-ons, and standard tickets do not automatically include meals.<\/p>\n<p>Adult fares with a meal included range from <strong>15,100 yen to 31,200 yen for an adult<\/strong> for JR Kyushu\u2019s, depending on the route and whether you choose a seat or a private compartment.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s<strong> necessary to make a reservation <\/strong>with JR Kyushu in advance to ride on a 36+3 service. Internet bookings are accepted up to 5 days in advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 36+3 luxury train is a daytime sightseeing service. The jet-black-and-gold-trim trainset is a refurbished Limited Express 787 that JR Kyushu has remodeled to the highest standard of comfort. 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