Two new courses will be added to the "Seven Stars in Kyushu" journey!

The cruise train "Seven Stars in Kyushu" (hereafter "Seven Stars") will change its courses from March 2026 to guide you on a new journey. We are pleased to announce that we will begin accepting applications in April for the autumn/winter courses, which include two new additions. In addition to these, we will also be accepting applications for the "Premium Kyushu Journey," which differs from our regular courses. Please look forward to seeing the "Seven Stars," loaded with the many charms of Kyushu, as it travels through new regions.

1. Overview of the New Courses Starting in 2026

・Starting from March, the course variations will increase, offering a journey where you can experience a more seasonal Kyushu.

・On the 3-night, 4-day "Yufuin Course," you will stay at one of the "Yufuin Gosanke" (three great inns of Yufuin) on the second day. At our stops, you will connect with the thoughts of the "creators" through interactions with a master of Arita porcelain.

・On the 1-night, 2-day "Waita Course," you will visit the "Waita Onsenkyo" (Waita Hot Spring Village), which thrives with the power of geothermal energy.

・Meals aboard the "Seven Stars" will be provided by new chefs from famous restaurants across Kyushu.

・As new, unprecedented destinations, we will visit "Shiotatsu" in Saga and "Waita Onsenkyo" in Kumamoto.

2. Sales Overview (Planned and Operated by JR Kyushu)

★ Application Period: April 1, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 to April 30, 2026 (Thu) 23:59

★ Number of Trips Available: 24 total

　・3-night, 4-day "Unzen Course": 3 trips

　・3-night, 4-day "Yufuin Course": 6 trips

　・1-night, 2-day "Waita Course": 13 trips

　・Premium Kyushu Journey: 2 trips (①Goto ②Nichinan/Kirishima)

★ Departure Months: September 2026 to February 2027

　*The number of trips above does not include those planned and operated by travel agencies.

3. Overview of 3-night, 4-day and 1-night, 2-day Courses

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