Jr Kyushu Aru Ressha Train Guide And Map
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Aru Ressha is like a museum on wheels. It feels like the royal train carriage from 100 years ago.
[Aru Ressha Green Car interior — image © Rail Man Photo
Office]
Aru Ressha, which is operated by JR Kyushu, is like a museum on wheels. It feels like the royal train carriage from 100 years ago. Running between Hakata/Fukuoka and the onsen village of Yufuin, it’s a must for any serious train enthusiast.
The green car has to be seen to be believed and you’ll be served a full course meal as you make your way through the rolling hills of northern Kyushu. Since tickets can be purchased online, it’s very accessible to ordinary travelers.
Aru Ressha Route Map
This map summarises the route taken by the Aru Ressha. You can also find an interactive Google map further down the page.
Visit the Aru Ressha official
website for
timetables, images of the seats and compartments, information about
destinations, and more.
[Aru Ressha on the rails in Kyushu — image © Rail Man Photo
Office]
Schedules
You can find train schedules on the official Aru Ressha website.
Aru Ressha Google Map
You can zoom into this Google map of the Aru Ressha train route, as well as using it to get directions to different points along the route.
Reservations and Tickets
Fares
Fares are available from ¥35,000 per person.
Japan’s Special Trains
Here are the other special luxury, sleeper, cuisine and sightseeing trains:
- Gran Class Shinkansen (JR East)
- Saphir Odoriko (JR East)
- 36+3 (JR Kyushu)
- Aru Ressha (JR Kyushu)
- Fuji Excursion (JR East)
- Kyo Train Garaku (Hankyu Line)
- Resort Shirakami (JR East)
- Shimakaze (Kintetsu Line)
- Shikoku Cuisine Trains (JR Shikoku)
- Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumi (JR Central and West)
- Kurobe Gorge Railway (Kurobekeikoku Tetsudo)
- Sagano Romantic Train (Sagano Scenic)
- Train Suite Shiki-Shima (JR East)
- Twilight Express Mizukaze (JR West)
- West Express Ginga (JR West)
- Seven Stars in Kyushu (JR Kyushu)
- Japan Special Trains home page
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For a quick overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide.
- Check if a visa is required for Japan
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com.
- Buy Japan Rail Tickets and Shinkansen Tickets Online.
- For tips on where to stay, see Where To Stay In Kyoto.
- See my Packing List For Japan.
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