Train Varieties

DISCOVER KYUSHU EXPRESS
“36+3” (Sanju-Roku plus San)

A new journey around Kyushu

A new journey around Kyushu

The 36th largest island in the world, Kyushu. Not only at travel destination but also stop stations in the middle, we provide passengers the "+3", Surprise, Impression and Happiness, through the service and experience in the car. Let's find 'only your 36th episode' with "36+3"!

Cabin interior

Intro Movie

Intro Movie

See the journey through the beautiful landscapes of Kyushu.

Photo:36+3

Enjoyment

Destinations

Timetable

Station Stops and Time Table

Runs on a different route per day across five routes from Thursday to Monday

As of January 2024

[Thursday Route] Hakata ⇒ Kagoshima-chuo

★.....Various hospitality events are held in the stations.

For Kagoshima-chuo Hakata
Lv.
Tamana
Kumamoto
Lv.
Ushino-hama
Kagoshima-chuo
Av.
36+3 (Thursday Route) 10:00 11:10~
(20 min)
12:00 14:25~
(20 min)
16:26
For Kagoshima-cuho 36+3 (Thursday Route)
Hakata Lv. 10:00
Tamana ★ 11:10~(20 min)
Kumamoto Lv. 12:00
Ushino-hana ★ 14:25~(20 min)
Kagoshima-chuo Ar. 16:26

[Friday Route] Kagoshima-chuo ⇒ Miyazaki

★.....Various hospitality events are held in the stations.

☆.....Special stop (no hospitality or events)

For Miyazaki Kagoshima-chuo
Lv.
Kirishima-jingu
Osumi-okawara
Miyazaki Ar.
36+3 (Friday Route) 11:22 12:49~
(25 min)
13:27~
(45 min)
15:46
For Miyazaki 36+3 (Friday Route)
Kagoshima-chuo Lv. 11:22
Kirishima-jingu ★ 12:49~(50 min)
Osumi-okawara ★ 13:27~(10 min)
Miyazaki Ar. 15:46

[Saturday Route] Miyazaki-airport / Miyazaki ⇒ Oita/Beppu

★.....Various hospitality events are held in the stations.

☆.....Special stop (no hospitality or events)

For Oita/Beppu Miyazaki-
airport
Lv.
Miyazaki
Lv.
Nobeoka
Sotaro
Shigeoka
Oita
Lv.
Beppu
Ar.
36+3 (Saturday Route) 11:37 11:51 13:20~
(10 min)
14:15~
(10 min)
14:35~
(25 min)
16:56 17:12
For Oita/Beppu 36+3 (Saturday Route)
Miyazaki-airport Lv. 11:37
Miyazaki Lv. 11:51
Nobeoka ★ 13:20~(10 min)
Sotaro ☆ 14:15~(10 min)
Shigeoka ★ 14:35~(25 min)
Oita Lv. 16:56
Beppu Ar. 17:12

[Sunday Route] Oita/Beppu ⇒ Kokura/Hakata

★.....Various hospitality events are held in the stations.

☆.....Special stop (no hospitality or events)

For Hakata Oita
Lv.
Beppu
Lv.
Kitsuki
Nakatsu
Mojiko
Kokura
Lv.
Hakata
Ar.
36+3 (Sunday Route) 10:48 11:08 11:25~
(15 min)
12:10~
(15 min)
14:00~
(60 min)
15:19 16:42
For Hakata 36+3 (Sunday Route)
Oita Lv. 10:48
Beppu Lv. 11:08
Kitsuki ★ 11:25~(15 min)
Nakatsu ★ 12:10~(15 min)
Mojiko ☆ 14:00~(60 min)
Kokura Lv. 15:19
Hakata Ar. 16:42

[Monday Route] Hakata ⇒ Sasebo

★.....Various hospitality events are held in the stations.

For Sasebo Hakata
Lv.
Saga
Lv.
Hizenhama
Takeo-onsen
Lv.
Kamiarita
Haiki
Lv.
Sasebo
Ar.
36+3 (Monday Route) 11:23 12:09 12:44~
(50 min)
14:49 15:30~
(15 min)
16:03 16:13
For Sasebo 36+3 (Monday Route)
Hakata Lv. 11:23
Saga Lv. 12:09
Hizenhama ★ 12:44~(50 min)
Takeo-onsen Lv. 14:49
Kamiarita ★ 15:30~(15 min)
Haiki Lv. 16:03
Sasebo Ar. 16:13

[Monday Route] Sasebo ⇒ Hakata

★.....Various hospitality events are held in the stations.

For Hakata Sasebo
Lv.
Haiki
Lv.
Arita
Lv.
Takeo-
onsen
Lv.
Kohoku
Lv.
Saga
Lv.
Shin-tosu
Lv.
Tosu
Lv.
Hakata
Ar.
36+3 (Monday Route) 17:31 17:51 18:03 18:24 18:40 18:59 19:18 19:22 20:06
For Hakata 36+3 (Monday Route)
Sasebo Lv. 17:31
Haiki Lv. 17:51
Arita Lv. 18:03
Takeo-onsen Lv. 18:24
Kohoku Lv. 18:40
Saga Lv. 18:59
Shin-tosu Lv. 19:18
Tosu Lv. 19:22
Hakata Ar. 20:06

Operation Schedule

  • “36+3” (SANJU-ROKU PLUS SAN) in operation
  • 2024 March.

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*Timetables may remain valid for only a few months.

How to book

For passengers using the JR Kyushu Rail Pass

For passengers using the JR Kyushu Rail Pass

・All 36+3 seats are reserved seats. Reservations must be made in advance.

・If you use a JR Kyushu Rail Pass to ride the 36+3, the pass will only be valid for the basic fare. You will need to pay for the limited express and the green car charges separately.

・Reservations can be made in advance through the JR KYUSHU RAIL PASS Online Booking service or at a station ticket office after exchanging an exchange order for a rail pass.

・The only seats available using the JR Kyushu Rail Pass are those in Cars 5 and 6. The private compartments in Cars 1–3 are only for travel products.

For customers who wish to have a lunch plan that includes a meal

For customers who wish to have a lunch plan that includes a meal

・A “lunch plan” is a travel product that consists of both a seat and a meal that you can enjoy on the train. You need to pay for the trip separately.

・Reservations can be made through the KLOOK sales website.

・Reservations for private compartment seats in Cars 1 and 2 can be made for three or more people, Reservations for standard seats in Cars 5 and 6 can be made for two or more people.

Train Configuration

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

  • G Green Car (first-class car)
  • Car number

*Car 4 is a multi-car. All passengers may use it freely.


36+3(SANJU-ROKU PLUS SAN)

Purchase a Rail Pass

You can purchase JR Kyushu Rail Passes and reserve seats on popular Kyushu trains.

One-way and
round-trip tickets

Purchase one-way and round-trip tickets, reserved seats, and early discount tickets from the JR-KYUSHU Train Reservation page.

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