Day 1: Departure & Coastal Encounters
Departure Point: Begins from Hakata Station, launching southbound towards Kagoshima, with panoramic views of sea and shoreline to set the tone.
Onboard Experience: Guests enjoy refined leisure onboard, with stories shared by the train’s designers and artisans, enriching the journey with Kyushu’s heritage.
Lunch: Savor freshly prepared Hakata-style sushi by expert chefs, especially sourcing delicate seafood from the Genkai Sea, served under the Yamanaka brand.
Optional Workshop: Engage in an or Igusa (rush grass) craft workshop, creating traditional woven items under the guidance of master artisans.
Excursion Option: Visit Wakimoto Beach in Akune—a pristine stretch of white sand with spectacular sunset views and informative storytelling about turtle nesting and environmental conservation.
Dinner: Indulge in elegant French-style cuisine expertly prepared by a chef couple from Kagoshima, showcasing the region’s freshest ingredients and culinary finesse.
Day 2: Reflection & Local Flavors
Morning: Breakfast crafted by the onboard Head Chef, featuring Kyushu-grown ingredients and local specialties to gently start the day.
Lunch: Discover the historic charm of Kitsuki City at Wakaeya, a 300-year-old establishment famous for its "Ureshino” sea bream chazuke—a soulful bowl of rice topped with sea bream and tea, steeped in tradition and flavor.
Scenic Return: As the train returns to Hakata, guests are invited to absorb the gentle landscapes passing by—framing reflection and a graceful conclusion to the journey.