Train Varieties
KAWASEMI YAMASEMI
Due to the heavy rain in July 2020, KAWASEMI YAMASEMI is operating in a different section from the original.
The Hitoyoshi Basin is surrounded on all four sides by towering mountains. Once upon a time, the people of this area suffered extreme hardship forging routes to allow ships passage through Kuma River. This train is named after the wild birds, the kingfisher and crested kingfisher, that most likely travelled freely over the train tracks, even in a time when the passage of people was challenging.
KAWASEMI （Car-1）
Relax and soak in the natural beauty, the unspoiled landscape of Japan passing by the windows from the tranquil interior finished in natural timber tones.
YAMASEMI （Car-2）
“YAMASEMI” offers a service corner (bar counter) selling light snacks, etc. and comfortable bench seats that look like sofas.
Photo services
To create a lasting memory of your travels, we have prepared a photo panel. Please ask one of the friendly staff if you wish to take a photo.
Commemorative Card
A commemorative card is given to all passengers on board the train. It also serves as a stamp mount to create a lasting memory of your travels.
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.
Train Lineup
Design & Story Trains (Sightseeing Trains)
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Kuma's Shikisai Lunch Box and Local Specialty Tsubonjiru Soup Set
Local home cooking restaurant, "Himawari-Tei" makes this special lunch box and the soup under the theme of "Grannies' Bento made with love and local ingredients".
1,600 yen (tax included)
*Sold only on Sat/Sun/Holidays on KAWASEMI YAMASEMI No.2(Limited quantities)
*Menu changes depending on the season.
Kuma's Sweets Box
Two-kind Sweets Set made by local well-established shop, "Poem", with seasonal fruit from Kuma in Hitoyoshi. Only available on the trains.
*Sold only on Sat/Sun/Holidays on KAWASEMI YAMASEMI No.2(Limited quantities)
*Menu changes depending on the season.
750 yen (tax included)
With a cup of coffee 1,030 yen (tax included)
Kuma's Treasure Box Set
Nibbles Set for Shochu produced by local well-established shop, "Kai" which is particular about Kuma Shochu. Available only on this train.
*Sold only on Sat/Sun/Holidays on KAWASEMI YAMASEMI No.2(Limited quantities)
*Menu changes depending on the season.
900 yen (tax included)
With a glass of Shochu: 1,210 yen (tax included)
Kuriri Ice Cream
Ice cream made by local sweet chestnuts from Yamae.
350 yen (tax included)
Original Goods
Clear File 2-piece Set 720 yen (tax included)
Kuma Tea 270 yen (tax included)
Towel Handkerchief 1,100 yen (tax included)
Pin Badge 2-piece Set 940 yen (tax included)
Model Train Keychain 860 yen (tax included)
Kuma Shochu
Kuma Shochu has 3 types - vacuum distillation, atmospheric distillation, and barrel-maturation. All types are available on the trains. Please try them all.
*Shochu changes depending on the season. 400 yen a cup (tax included)