JR Kyushu and Club Tourism have launched a tour product using the sightseeing train “Kawasemi Yamasemi,” which ended its regular operation with the timetable revision on March 15.
The products are “Support Kuma Hitoyoshi Reconstruction! Chartered Operation of Limited Express ‘Kawasemi Yamasemi’ and Special Tour of Hisatsu Line ‘Kawaroute’ 3 Days” and “Ride the Limited Express ‘A Train to Go’ and Limited Express ‘Ibusuki no Tamatebako’ as well as Chartered Operation of Limited Express ‘Kawasemi Yamasemi’! Tour Kyushu with 3 Sightseeing Trains for 3 Days.”
“Support Kuma Hitoyoshi Reconstruction! Chartered Operation of Limited Express ‘Kawasemi Yamasemi’ and Special Tour of Hisatsu Line ‘Kawaroute’ 3 Days” is a 2-nights, 3-days tour around the “Kawaroute” along the Hisatsu Line and the section between Yatsushiro Station and Hitoyoshi Station, which suffered significant damage from the July 2020 heavy rains and remains disrupted. It was planned with the cooperation of Kumamoto Prefecture to help participants feel the fear of disasters and the importance of disaster preparedness. JR Kyushu staff accompany the tour, visiting the Kuma River First Bridge, former station buildings, and railway tunnels. On the first day, participants stay in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and on the second day, in Kumamoto City.
The travel fee starts from 110,000 yen per adult for a double occupancy room on the course departing from Haneda Airport, and 100,000 yen from Hakata Station. Tour dates are May 18 and June 1.
“Ride the Limited Express ‘A Train to Go’ and Limited Express ‘Ibusuki no Tamatebako’ as well as Chartered Operation of Limited Express ‘Kawasemi Yamasemi’! Tour Kyushu with 3 Sightseeing Trains for 3 Days” is a 2-nights, 3-days tour through Kumamoto and Kagoshima using the limited express trains “Kawasemi Yamasemi,” “A Train to Go,” and “Ibusuki no Tamatebako.” Specialty lunch boxes or desserts related to the region are offered on board each train. On the first day, participants stay in Kumamoto City, and on the second day, in Kagoshima City.
The travel fee starts from 100,000 yen per adult for a double occupancy room on the course departing from Haneda Airport, and 98,000 yen from Hakata Station; the price is the same for single occupancy. Tour dates are May 17 and May 31.
Both tours also offer options departing from Hiroshima and Okayama in addition to the Haneda Airport and Hakata Station courses.
