New D&S Train ‘Kanpachi Ichiroku’ Unveiled Connecting Hakata to Yufuin and Beppu Stations

On April 19, 2024, the new D&S train (tourist train) “Kanpachi Ichiroku” connecting Hakata Station to Yufuin Station and Beppu Station was unveiled!

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“Kanpachi Ichiroku” is a train that runs in conjunction with the Fukuoka/Oita Destination Initiative. The name of the train comes from Mr. Kanpachi Aso and Mr. Ichiroku Eto, both of whom are historically associated with opening the entire Kyudai Main Line and creating the current Kyudai Main Line.

The Yufu Kogen Line runs through beautiful nature, and you can enjoy food, history, tradition and nature with all five senses.

According to JR Kyushu, the form of “Kanpachi Ichiroku” is “type 2R” → means a romantic car for two.

Each car is a car number
Car 1: “2R-16” Ichiroku Eto
Car 2: “2R-80” The cedar board is about 8 meters (7.88 m)
Car 3: “2R-38” Kanpachi Aso is the third generation of the Yoshika Sake brewery.

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Car 1 Sofa seats, BOX seats, private tatami room

The theme is Beppu and Oita. The seats are designed in a red color that resembles volcanoes and hot springs, with an emphasis on comfort. The tables are made of cedar from Oita, and the ceiling and handrails are also made of cedar boards.

We also have “private tatami rooms” that can be used by families with children or groups.

2 Car Cedar Lounge/Buffet

The theme is the Yufuin / Hita area. The main points are the counter made of a single piece of cedar that is around 250 years old, and the ceiling which is inspired by the smoke at the base of Hita. At the common space buffet where passengers can spend time freely, we plan to sell delicious food and drinks from on the line, as well as original train products.

BOX 3 seater car / tatami private room

The theme is Fukuoka/Kurume. The place is calm, with greenery reminiscent of the beautiful fields and mountains along the railway line, and blue, which is also used in the Fukuoka Prefecture logo, to create a calm atmosphere. The tables are made of cedar from Fukuoka.

“Amberjack Ichiroku” premieres on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Video news link

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Connection

Limited fast special page “Kanpachi / Ichiroku”.