Train Varieties
SONIC (883 Series)
White 885-series trains and metallic blue 883-series trains are used. Both use a tilting mechanism that reduces centrifugal forces in order to maintain both smoothness and speed when the train is going around a curve. Why not experience this high quality ride for yourself?
Entrance walkway
Metallic walls with vivid colors and embossed aluminum floors give it a super modern look as if leading travelers on a wonderland journey.
Cabin (Green Car)
All seats including headrests are made of genuine leather. Electric reclining provides you with maximum comfort.
Panorama Cabin(Green Car)
Children would love this Panorama Cabin from which you can see the driver's seat.
It will provide a great experience for your children.
Cabin (Coach)
Special Moquette seats and genuine leather headrests ensures comfort. Wooden floor give it a warm atmosphere.
Intro Movie
Intro Movie
See the journey through the beautiful landscapes of Kyushu.
Takegawara Hot Springs
This building is the landmark of the Beppu Hot Springs resort. In this gorgeous karahafu zukuri (cusped gable) style building, hot springs tubs as well as geothermal-heated sand baths are available. The high-ceiling early-Showa inspired lobby provides a relaxing space after bathing.
Hot springs steam
The scenery of steam coming out of the chimneys of hot springs facilities in Beppu is something that Japanese have enjoyed for ages. In Meiji period, well-known authors such as Akiko Yosano and Kyoshi Takahama also fell in love with the landscape and even wrote about it. The cultural landscape of Beppu, a hot springs wonderland, was awarded second prize in "The 100 Landscapes of Japan to be Preserved for 21st Century."
Kitsuki
A "Little Kyoto" in Kyushu that was the first town in Japan to be certified as a "historical townscape where kimonos look right at home." Throughout the townscape, there is an air that is reminiscent of Edo, the old Japanese capital, and the town is full of attractions that beckon visitors to make a trip back in time to the Edo of old.
Smoking is prohibited on this train.
- Reserved
- Non-reserved
- Green car
- Car number
883 Series
No.1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, 31, 35, 40, 45, 47, 48, 52, 53, 57, 58, 101, 102
885 Series
No. 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 27, 28, 32, 33, 36, 37, 39, 41, 44, 49, 50, 54, 55, 56, 59, 201, 202
*After arriving at Kokura station, the running direction of Limited Express Sonic will be changed to opposite(First car will be changed as last train). Please notice.
*Seat types (Non-reserved or Reserved seat) of Car No.3 and 4 will be difference depends on train. When you board the train, please check the direction display around the door.
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)
Other Limited Express
