Train Varieties

ISABURO / SHIMPEI

Due to the heavy rain in July 2020, ISABURO / SHIMPEI is operating in a different section from the original.

Enjoy one of the best views from a train window with sights that include loop lines and switchbacks

This train operates between Kumamoto-Hitoyoshi and Yoshimatsu (Kagoshima). The train bound for Yoshimatsu is named "Isaburo" and the train bound for Kumamoto-Hitoyoshi is named "Shimpei." These train names are of two individuals who dedicated their lives to railroad development during the Meiji period.
Passengers will enjoy great views of the Kirishima Mountains and of the Sakurajima Volcano from the large train windows.

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Cabin interior
Enjoyment
Timetable
Train Configuration

Cabin interior

Passenger cabin

wooden interior makes for a warm inviting atmosphere.

Observation lounge

Enjoy breathtaking scenery through the wide panoramic windows and the refreshing feeling when passing through green "tunnels."

Intro Movie

See the journey through the beautiful landscapes of Kyushu.

Google Street View

Take a look at the Kyushu Shinkansen and D&S Train Interior.

Enjoyment

Photo services

How about a photo holding the special panel? Cabin attendants will help you memorialize your trip. Please feel free to contact your cabin attendant.

Commemorative Card

All passengers will receive this card. It also has a space for a stamp that will help you memorialize your trip.

Timetable

*Due to the heavy rain in July 2020, KAWASEMI YAMASEMI and ISABURO / SHIMPEI are connected and operating in a different section from the original.

Station List and Time Table

2 round trips a day / Daily operation

As of May 2022

Hakata ⇒ Mojiko

For Mojiko	Hakata Lv.	Kashii Lv.	Orio Lv.	Kurosaki Lv.	Kokura Lv.	Moji Lv.	Mojiko Ar.
SHIMPEI 92	10:39	10:50	11:39	11:45	12:01	12:09	12:16

For Mojiko	SHIMPEI 92
Hakata Lv.	10:39
Kashii Lv.	10:50
Orio Lv.	11:39
Kurosaki Lv.	11:45
Kokurai Lv.	12:01
Moji Lv.	12:09
Mojiko Lv.	12:16

Mojiko ⇒ Hakata

For Hakata	Mojiko Lv.	Moji Lv.	Kokura Lv.	Kurosaki Mori Lv.	Orio Lv.	Kashii Lv.	Hakata Lv.
ISABURO 91	15:19	15:27	15:34	15:46	15:52	16:48	17:00

For Hakata	ISABURO 91
Mojiko Lv.	15:19
Moji Lv.	15:27
Kokura Lv.	15:34
Kurosaki Lv.	15:46
Orio Lv.	15:52
Kashii Lv.	16:48
Hakata Lv.	17:00

Operation Schedule

“ISABURO / SHIMPEI” in operation

2022 June.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30

2022 July.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31

2022 August.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

2022 September.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30

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*Timetables may remain valid for only a few months.

Train Configuration

All seats on this train are reserved seating. Smoking is prohibited on this train.

R Reserved
N Non-reserved
Car number

ISABURO/SHIMPEI NO.91,92

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ISABURO / SHIMPEI