
JR East to Suspend Some Tokyo-Area Local Lines Due to Typhoon 25
JR Kyushu will launch initiatives in conjunction with the Kumamoto Destination Campaign.
The limited express “Asoboy!” will operate as a special service between Hakata and Kumamoto stations on November 14. It will stop at Tosu, Kurume, Omuta, and Tamana, with all seats reserved. On the same day, the rapid “Kumamon Adventure” will make one round trip between Kumamoto and Miyaji stations, also with all seats reserved.
The autumn edition of the “Kumadventure Stamp Rally” will be held from October 1 through December 31. Stamps will be available at tourist facilities, shops, tourist information centers, and aboard JR Kyushu trains in Kumamoto Prefecture. Participants who collect three stamps will receive a sticker, while those who collect six stamps will receive an acrylic keyholder.
JR Kyushu’s “Kyu-chan’s Exciting Kyushu School” mobile tourism app will continue to offer onboard sales on the limited express “Asoboy!” and limited express “A-Train,” 500-yen discount tickets valid at participating shops and facilities, and special rental car plans from October onward. Those who used the benefits by September may use them again from October onward. (Image: JR Kyushu Official X)
■Timetable
Limited Express “Asoboy!” Hakata (10:18)–Kumamoto (12:18) / November 14
Rapid “Kumamon Adventure” for Miyaji: Kumamoto (09:57)–Miyaji (11:32) / November 14
Rapid “Kumamon Adventure” for Kumamoto: Miyaji (12:02)–Kumamoto (13:20) / November 14