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◯The Disney-themed Shinkansen is operated on the Kyushu Shinkansen lines for a limited time every year. This is scheduled to run until mid-December.
The train named “JR Kyushu WAKU WAKU SMILE Shinkansen” featuring Mickey and friends, and other popular Disney characters.
There are many spots where passengers can enjoy themself before departure, such as the Music Boxes at 8 stations within Kyushu, where you can listen to Disney music.
If you are a Disney fan, don’t miss your chance to travel around Kyushu with Mickey and his friends.
◯Information
Date of use … 2023 Sep
Price … 4,700 yen (33.5$) *1$ = 140 yen
Name of transportation … JR Kyushu WAKU WAKU SMILE Shinkansen
Route … Hakata – Kumamoto
Travel time … Approximately 1 hour
How to buy ticket … Online reservation, at ticket machines or ticket windows at each station
Official website …
JR Kyushu Promotion Page
https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/train/wakuwaku-smile/
Kumamoto Castle
https://castle.kumamoto-guide.jp/
◯Cost… Total cost of this trip
– JR Kyushu Hakata – Kumamoto: Adult 4,700yen (33.5)
– Kumamoto Castle’s entrance fee: 800 yen (5.7$)
– Ningyoyaki (Kumamon-shaped sweets): 300 yen (2$)
Total: 5,800 yen (41.4 $)
* Prices are as of the filming date.
◯Tips
-The Japan Rail Pass can be used on the Kyushu Shinkansen.
– You can check the Disney-themed Shinkansen schedule on JR Kyushu’s website.
– There will also be a performance by the Omotenashi Bushotai at Kumamoto Castle. If you want to meet Japanese Samurai, check it out!
https://kumamoto-bushoutai.com/
– You can find Kumamon – Kumamoto Pref’s character everywhere in Kumamoto. There are various goods in addition to the Ningyoyaki in the video.
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0:00 Opening
0:11 Hakata Station
1:27 MUSIC BOX（HAKATA STATION）
2:43 Disney Bullet Train①
3:54 Boarding
4:32 Seat Introduction
5:33 In-car introduction
6:13 Disney Bullet Train②
7:45 MUSIC BOX（KUMAMOTO STATION）
10:23 Kumamoto Castle
11:39 Thank you for watching!