Fukuoka to Oita Limited Express “SONIC” with Great Observation Seat 🚃

Today I rode the JR( Japan Railways) Kyushu limited express Sonic from Hakata in Fukuoka to Oita.　And I changed to a local bus to see the cute monkeys at Mt. Takasaki.　
Please relax and enjoy my trip!

※JR Kyushu Official Website https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/train/sonic.html
SONIC Upgraded Seat /Hakata – Oita
5,250JPY (37.19USD)

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⏰Timestamp
00:00 Opening
01:53 SONIC
05:49 Observation seat
06:42 Bento
08:26 Snack
09:18 Beppu station
10:52 Oita station
11:28 Bus
12:25 Monkey

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📍Places I visited
Hakata Station https://maps.app.goo.gl/TWo5Ez7eGRiGy2cF6
Oita Station https://maps.app.goo.gl/1AajX6JE3CrVLAvb8
Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden https://maps.app.goo.gl/vo5MvVjwnrY3iuaw6

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❗️Notice
※Prices and exchange rates are for December 2023
※Prices may vary depending on season
※Some meanings may be difficult to understand due to the use of Google Translate.
Also, the information in this video may not be 100% correct.
Please understand.

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I was all alone at Christmas with no girlfriend I kind of feel lonely in winter I miss someone so much… Hello World Today I’m taking the train from Hakata, Fukuoka to Oita It is about a two-hour trip on the Limited express “Sonic” train

First, I’m going to pick up the ticket I reserved online Fare is already paid by credit card Now that I’ve got my ticket safely, I’m going to buy a Ekiben (Lunch Box) ohhh…There are so many varieties, I don’t know what to buy! I’m an indecisive person Okay, I’ll take this one

The No. 1 ranking Bento would be a sure bet My train leaves at 9:01 I’m going to the platform, although I have an hour before my train departs All the trains in the Kyushu region are cool Train information is now displayed. Ahhh, I’m getting excited.

Oh that’s it, a cool blue train has entered the platform! This is the limited express “SONIC” I’m riding today I booked my seat on this very back side It is interesting that the luggage compartment is made like an airplane Maybe it’s my imagination, but the headrest looks like Mickey Mouse…

Now our train has departed from Hakata Station See you again, Hakata City Electricity outlet at each seat Let me say one more time that the seats definitely resemble Mickey Mouse! I am sure there are many people searching for images right now wondering what Mickey Mouse’s ears looked like

What a surprise, the reclining moves electrically! It’s hard to see, but it’s moving… Table Stylish pattern roll curtains Reading light The interior of the car is very bright and invigorating Every Mickey Mouse looks happy Seat wide enough to cross your legs with room to spare

I saw the guy in front of me and figured out that this is supposed to be a pocket to put the ticket in That way, even if we are asleep, the train attendant can check our ticket That’s a good idea Let’s explore the train It’s some kind of painting

This is a restroom The restroom is large enough to allow wheelchairs to enter with room to spare bathroom sink Unfortunately, there was no bidet attached It is recommended that you make your phone calls here, not at your seat As Kokura Station approached, the train crew began moving seats in the opposite direction

This is because when the train arrives at Kokura Station, the direction of travel is reversed by switchbacks I imitated him and pedaled to rotate the seat. That means my seat will be at the front of the train The train driver also came to this side

The switchback made my seat the front row! Yeah! Just in front of the seats is a panoramic cabin that overlooks the driver’s seat oh my goodness This place is super exciting even for me as an adult Wow, it’s so fast! That’s Sonic

I am probably the only one this excited about this train! Now the excitement has calmed down considerably, I’m going to have lunch ta-dah! Eating a Bento while riding the train, isn’t it great? The way he wears his watch is super cool…. Looks good! This is Cod Roe It’s gross up close

Sweet and salty cooked beef Egg and pickled radish And Hojicha Cheers to SONIC Yum Ohhhhhh, it’s soooo good! I can see why this Bento is number one in popularity It tastes best even when it is cold oops I almost dropped my precious treasure And NOW I noticed

This guy has not seen any of the wonderful scenery Idiot… He’s sitting in the best seat on the train but doesn’t glance outside He only sees the rice in the Bento… It was a great lunch! Ta-da! After-meal snack This is a stick doughnut I bought as a souvenir from Hakata Yum

Diet starts tomorrow This is another famous souvenir snack from Hakata Sweet and tasty Sonic’s top speed is 130 km/h (80.78 mph) One and a half hours have passed since we left Time flies when you’re having fun! The train will be arriving in Beppu soon

Beppu is a city famous for its hot springs I have been there by ferry from Osaka If you have time, please watch my video A view like this is truly calming.　I like it! We arrive at Beppu station I get off at the next last stop, Oita station.

♪”The next stop is Oita, the last stop” Great view of Beppu Bay on the left Another 10 minutes and we will be at Oita station It was only a two-hour ride, but a very fulfilling one Ahhhhhh, it was fun! Thank you SONIC You made my day! Kawaii Creepy…

Now I’m going to take the bus to see my friends My destination is Takasakiyama (Mt. Takasaki) The only thing that makes me nervous on the bus is this Why am I always nervous when I only have to push a button? ♪”Next stop is Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden” Whew, I did it!

I hope all my friends are doing well 1st generation Boss “Jupiter” 9th Boss “Benz” I take the monorail up the mountain. Of course, you can also walk up the mountain Hello my friends! I missed you so much They are so cute! You guys look a lot alike, are you twins?

Staff says don’t make eye contact with the monkey, and do not squat If you follow those rules, the monkeys will not attack you Grooming It’s time to feed They say that in this way, even small monkey can eat the food There are 977 monkeys on this mountain

Staff said monkeys with red faces are in heat December in Japan is very cold The boss is staring at me. I’m so scared… If I were a monkey, would I have someone to groom me? Self grooming I feel like I’m looking at myself… Thank you, monkeys

Just looking at you guys was very comforting You made my day!