Japan Travel Launches 'Kumamoto Journey by Japan Travel Group Charter Train' Commemorating the Opening of Kumamoto Destination Campaign

Japan Travel Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Keigo Yoshida) is pleased to announce the launch of a special tour that allows passengers to board the group charter train 'Kumamoto Destination Campaign Opening Commemorative Train,' which will operate between Shin-Osaka and Kumamoto. This tour celebrates the grand opening of the 'Motto, Motto! Kumamoto Destination Campaign,' organized jointly by the JR Group and Kumamoto Prefecture, running from July to September. I. Product Overview (1) Departure Date: Limited to Saturday, July 4, 2026 (2 days, 1 night) (2) Common Highlights for Each Tour ① Outward Journey: A special operation of the 'Opening Commemorative Train' from Shin-Osaka Station to Kumamoto Station! Kumamon will also be on board the train! ② In-train distribution of a small souvenir set from Kumamoto! ③ An in-train lottery will be held where you can win specialty products from Kumamoto! ④ Welcome reception by locals at JR Kumamoto Station & an 'Opening Event' at JR Kumamoto Station Plaza ・Stage event (Opening Ceremony with Kumamon, Yamaga Toro Odori dance, etc.) ・Gourmet booths (featuring local ingredients such as Akaushi beef, Amakusa Daio chicken, Basashi horse sashimi, Kumamoto Ramen, and other local vendors) ・A stamp rally to visit booths and mini-trains such as D&S trains are scheduled to operate. (3) Tour Details: Escorted tours and free plans (individual type) will be released as follows. Kumamoto Journey by Japan Travel Group Charter Train (2 Days, Escorted Tour) Travel Planning & Implementation: Zipangu Escort Product Department *Now on sale Travel Type: Escorted (2 days, 1 night) with the following 6 courses Tour Price: 43,800 yen - 145,000 yen ① Kumamoto Castle, a famous castle in Kumamoto City, and Tsūjun Bridge, which offers a special water discharge only on this day. ② Aso, famous as a highland resort, and a refreshing ride on the Minami Aso Railway. ③ Aso trip to feel the coolness, staying at Kurokawa Onsen, a hot spring resort surrounded by lush green mountains. ④ An Amakusa trip exploring the scenery woven by Kumamoto's 'sea' by taking a sightseeing boat to watch dolphins. ⑤ To Nabegataki Falls, a secluded spot unreachable by large buses! Kikuchi/Yamaga to feel the refreshing summer breeze. ⑥ Staying at Ayunokato in Hitoyoshi Onsen with an open-air bath, riding the 'Orange Shokudo' chartered by Japan Travel. ・A dedicated brochure is included with the May issue for Zipangu members only. ・Dedicated brochures are also available at your nearest Japan Travel TiS store. ・Please refer to the digital brochure for details. https://digitalpamph.nta.co.jp/osazip0320/book/index.html#target/page_no=1 *This product can also be applied for by customers who are not Zipangu members. Application Destination: Japan Travel Otonabi Zipangu Reservation Dial (West Japan Phone Reservation Center) TEL: 0570-666-631 From some IP phones/PHS: 06-6371-1226 Business Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Open on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) Kumamoto Free Plan by Japan Travel Group Charter Train (Individual Type) Travel Planning & Implementation: Kansai Planning & Procurement Center *Goes on sale from 3:00 PM on April 30th (Thursday) Travel Type: Individual Free Plan (2 days, 1 night) Tour Price: 37,800 yen - 69,800 yen *Optional plans unique to the Destination Campaign are also available. ・Budget Rent-a-Car: 5,000 yen for a one-day rental ・'Kumamoto! Ramen Marutoku Coupon' to enjoy Kumamoto Ramen at a discount: 800 yen ・Gourmet coupon to enjoy Kumamoto Yataimura: 2,000 yen, etc. ・Applications will be accepted at your nearest Japan Travel branch. Please refer to the digital brochure for details. https://digitalpamph.nta.co.jp/osa1616/book/?meta1=kansai#target/page_no=1 II. Others Products for railway fans are also being planned, with release dates and tour details to be announced later. After the announcement, an index will be published in 'Japan Travel Media Alliance Travel Sales Department Railway/Bus Planning Desk Tour Index.' https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/trai Keywords: