3h 19m, Direct
06:18
TamanaShin-Tamana Station
09:37
OsakaShin-Osaka Station
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Morning trains
First train
06:18
Last train
10:49
Travel duration
3h 15m
Daily departures
2
Departure station
Tamana
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Osaka
Ticket price
from $112
Fastest trip
3h 10m
Longest trip
3h 19m
Trains to Tamana
Inbound high-speed trains reach Tamana at Shin-Tamana Station. JR Kyushu Shinkansen services arrive from Kumamoto in around 10 minutes and from Hakata in roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the train. Services from Kagoshima-Chuo reach Shin-Tamana in about 1h20m to 1h40m. Some longer routings from Hiroshima arrive in roughly 2 hours 10 minutes, while Shin-Osaka services can take around 3h40m to 4h when direct or through-connected trains are available. Regional JR Kyushu trains arrive at Tamana Station from Kumamoto in about 30 minutes and from Omuta in about 20 minutes.
Visiting Tamana
Tamana is a rail access point in northern Kumamoto Prefecture, positioned between Kumamoto and the Fukuoka area on Kyushu's main north-south railway corridor. The city is served by two main passenger stations: Shin-Tamana Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen and Tamana Station on the Kagoshima Main Line. JR Kyushu operates both high-speed and conventional rail services in the city.
Trains from Tamana include Kyushu Shinkansen services at Shin-Tamana, mainly Sakura and Tsubame trains, plus JR Kyushu regional trains at Tamana Station. Shin-Tamana handles long-distance rail travel along Kyushu, while Tamana Station serves local and regional trips on the conventional line. The two stations are separate, so passengers should check which train station appears on the ticket before travel.
Rail routes from Tamana run south toward Kumamoto, Yatsushiro, and Kagoshima-Chuo, and north toward Shin-Omuta, Kurume, and Hakata. Some Kyushu Shinkansen services also link Tamana with the Sanyo Shinkansen corridor toward Hiroshima and Shin-Osaka. Book trains from and to Tamana online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Tamana
From Shin-Tamana Station, JR Kyushu Shinkansen services run south toward Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo, and north toward Shin-Omuta, Kurume, and Hakata. The station is useful for passengers who want high-speed access to the main Kyushu corridor without starting at Kumamoto Station.
From Tamana Station, JR Kyushu regional trains follow the Kagoshima Main Line through northern Kumamoto Prefecture. Southbound services link Tamana with the Kumamoto area, while northbound trains continue toward Omuta and the Fukuoka rail network. Passengers connecting between the two Tamana stations should verify the exact station shown in the search results before booking.
Train Operators Serving Tamana
JR Kyushu operates the main passenger rail services in Tamana. On the Kyushu Shinkansen, JR Kyushu runs Sakura and Tsubame services from Shin-Tamana Station for high-speed travel across Kyushu. On the Kagoshima Main Line, JR Kyushu runs regional trains from Tamana Station for local and intercity access within Kumamoto and neighboring prefectures. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these JR Kyushu services for Tamana travel.
Destinations from Tamana
Rail service types from Tamana stations
Daytime high-speed services: JR Kyushu Sakura and Tsubame trains from Shin-Tamana toward Kumamoto, Hakata, and Kagoshima-Chuo, with some connections continuing onto the Sanyo Shinkansen corridor. Regional services: JR Kyushu Kagoshima Main Line trains from Tamana Station toward Kumamoto, Omuta, and stations across northern Kumamoto Prefecture. Inter-station transfer: Shin-Tamana and Tamana Station serve different lines, so travelers should plan local transfer time when changing between Shinkansen and conventional rail. Airport services: Tamana has no direct airport rail station.
Travel from Tamana to Osaka by train and visit Osaka Castle or enjoy the food scene in the Kuromon Ichiba Market.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Tamana
Japan
3h 15m
Osaka
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Shimonoseki by train and visit the iconic Shimonoseki Fish Market or explore the historical Kanmon Bridge.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Tamana
Japan
1h 5m
Shimonoseki
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Kumamoto by train and visit the majestic Kumamoto Castle or relax in the Suizenji Jojuen Garden.
Tamana
Japan
8m
Kumamoto
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Fukuoka by train and visit the historic Fukuoka Castle or the interactive exhibits at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum.
Tamana
Japan
39m
Fukuoka
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Kurume by train and enjoy the sights at Kurume Castle or experience local delicacies at the Kurume Ramen shops.
Tamana
Japan
21m
Kurume
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Tosu by train and visit the historic Tosu City Hall or enjoy shopping at Tosu Premium Outlets.
Tamana
Japan
25m
Tosu
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Yatsushiro by Limited Express and visit Yatsushiro Castle or enjoy the scenic views at Hachimangu Shrine.
Tamana
Japan
26m
Yatsushiro
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Yamaguchi by train and visit Rurikoji Temple or enjoy the beautiful scenery at Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Tamana
Japan
1h 19m
Yamaguchi
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Chikugo by train and visit the beautiful Chikugo River or explore the historic Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine nearby.
Tamana
Japan
13m
Chikugo
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Omuta by train and visit the Omuta City Museum or relax at the beautiful Tachibana Park.
Tamana
Japan
6m
Omuta
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Minamata by train and visit the beautiful Minamata Bay or experience the sights at the Minamata Disease Memorial Museum.
Tamana
Japan
40m
Minamata
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Izumi by train and visit the Izumi City Museum or explore the scenic surroundings of the Izumi River.
Tamana
Japan
47m
Izumi
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Kagoshima by train and visit the historic Kagoshima Castle or the beautiful Sengan-en Gardens.
Tamana
Japan
1h 12m
Kagoshima
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Satsumasendai by train and visit the stunning Kirishima Shrine or relax at the scenic Ebino Plateau.
Tamana
Japan
59m
Satsumasendai
Japan
Travel from Tamana to Kitakyushu by train and discover the Mojiko Retro District or visit the Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History.
Tamana
Japan
58m
Kitakyushu
Japan
Tamana Major Train Stations
Tamana has two main passenger rail stations with different roles. Shin-Tamana Station is the city's Kyushu Shinkansen stop, used by JR Kyushu Sakura and Tsubame services running north and south along the high-speed corridor. Tamana Station is on the Kagoshima Main Line and handles JR Kyushu regional trains for conventional-line travel through northern Kumamoto Prefecture and toward the Fukuoka area. The stations are not the same location, so travelers transferring between Shinkansen and local rail should allow time for the inter-station move by local transport. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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