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YatsushiroShin-Yatsushiro Station
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KumamotoKumamoto Station
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First train
06:50
Last train
23:46
Travel duration
10m
Daily departures
17
Departure station
Yatsushiro
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direct
Arrival station
Kumamoto
Ticket price
from $10
Fastest trip
10m
Longest trip
11m
Trains to Yatsushiro
Inbound bullet trains reach Yatsushiro at Shin-Yatsushiro Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen. Trains from Kumamoto arrive in around 12 minutes, while services from Hakata reach Shin-Yatsushiro in roughly 50 minutes to 1 hour. Southbound arrivals from Kagoshima-Chuo take about 45 minutes to 1 hour, and trains from Sendai in Kagoshima Prefecture arrive in around 25 minutes. Regional coastal trains on Hisatsu Orange Railway arrive at Yatsushiro Station from Minamata in about 1 hour and from Izumi in roughly 40 to 50 minutes. Some local JR Kyushu services also arrive at Yatsushiro Station from nearby stations in southern Kumamoto.
Visiting Yatsushiro
Yatsushiro is a rail junction in southern Kumamoto Prefecture, positioned between the Kyushu Shinkansen corridor and regional lines along the Yatsushiro Sea. The city has two main passenger rail stations: Shin-Yatsushiro for bullet train services and Yatsushiro Station for regional rail. JR Kyushu and Hisatsu Orange Railway are the main operators serving the city.
Trains from Yatsushiro include Kyushu Shinkansen services at Shin-Yatsushiro, JR Kyushu local and regional services at Yatsushiro Station, and Hisatsu Orange Railway trains running south along the coast. Shin-Yatsushiro is the main train station for long-distance train tickets, while Yatsushiro Station handles local rail connections and transfers toward the Orange Railway route.
Rail routes from Yatsushiro run north toward Kumamoto, Kurume, and Fukuoka, south toward Sendai and Kagoshima-Chuo, and southwest along the coastal corridor toward Minamata and Izumi. Trains to Yatsushiro use Shin-Yatsushiro for the Shinkansen and Yatsushiro Station for regional arrivals. Book trains from and to Yatsushiro online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Yatsushiro
From Shin-Yatsushiro, JR Kyushu Shinkansen services run north toward Kumamoto, Kurume, and Hakata, linking Yatsushiro with the main rail spine of Kyushu. Southbound Shinkansen services continue toward Sendai and Kagoshima-Chuo, giving the city a direct role on the north-south bullet train corridor.
From Yatsushiro Station, regional rail serves local travel in southern Kumamoto and the coastal route toward Minamata and Izumi. Hisatsu Orange Railway operates the coastal line south of Yatsushiro, while JR Kyushu handles local services on the remaining regional network around the city. Check station names carefully when booking, because Shin-Yatsushiro and Yatsushiro Station serve different train categories.
Yatsushiro
Yatsushiro - A major industrial and port city in Kumamoto Prefecture known for its rush grass production and the historic Yatsushiro Castle ruins.
Shin-Yatsushiro Station
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10m
Kumamoto
Kumamoto - The prefectural capital featuring the massive Kumamoto Castle and the traditional Japanese Suizenji Garden.
Kumamoto Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Yatsushiro
JR Kyushu operates the Kyushu Shinkansen from Shin-Yatsushiro and regional rail services at Yatsushiro Station. Hisatsu Orange Railway operates coastal regional trains between Yatsushiro and western Kagoshima Prefecture. Sakura and Tsubame are the JR Kyushu Shinkansen service names most relevant to Shin-Yatsushiro, while local trains handle shorter trips from Yatsushiro Station. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators and services for Yatsushiro travel.
Destinations from Yatsushiro
Service types from Yatsushiro rail stations
Daytime bullet train services: JR Kyushu Kyushu Shinkansen from Shin-Yatsushiro toward Kumamoto, Hakata, Sendai, and Kagoshima-Chuo. Regional JR services: JR Kyushu local trains from Yatsushiro Station for travel within southern Kumamoto and connecting stations. Coastal regional services: Hisatsu Orange Railway from Yatsushiro Station toward Minamata, Izumi, and the western Kagoshima coast. Airport connections: no direct airport rail link serves Yatsushiro, so passengers connect by rail to Kumamoto or Hakata before using local airport transport.
Travel from Yatsushiro to Kumamoto by Shinkansen to visit the historic Kumamoto Castle or explore the Suizenji Jojuen Garden landscapes.
Yatsushiro
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10m
Kumamoto
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Fukuoka by Shinkansen to explore the ancient Kushida Shrine or enjoy the open-air food stalls known as Yatai in Tenjin.
Yatsushiro
Japan
57m
Fukuoka
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Shimonoseki by JR Kyushu and visit the historic Kanmon Bridge or enjoy fresh seafood at Karato Market.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Yatsushiro
Japan
1h 15m
Shimonoseki
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Osaka by Limited Express and visit the Osaka Castle or enjoy shopping at Shinsaibashi.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Yatsushiro
Japan
3h 29m
Osaka
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Hiroshima by Shinkansen and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park or the historic Hiroshima Castle.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Yatsushiro
Japan
2h 1m
Hiroshima
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Fukuyama by Limited Express train and visit the historic Fukuyama Castle located in Fukuyama City or explore the picturesque Tomonoura area.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Yatsushiro
Japan
2h 25m
Fukuyama
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Tosu by Limited Express and visit Tosu Stadium or enjoy shopping at Tosu Premium Outlet.
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43m
Tosu
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Kagoshima by train and visit the historic Sengan-en garden or soak in the famous Sakurajima hot springs.
Yatsushiro
Japan
44m
Kagoshima
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Himeji by train and visit the historic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Yatsushiro
Japan
2h 58m
Himeji
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Tamana by train and visit the historic Tamana Onsen or discover the Tamana City Museum.
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23m
Tamana
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Satsumasendai by train and visit the historical Satsuma Kiriko Glass, renowned for its intricate craftsmanship.
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32m
Satsumasendai
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Kobe by train and visit the Kobe Harborland for shopping or enjoy the views from Mount Rokko.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Yatsushiro
Japan
3h 15m
Kobe
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Okayama by Limited Express train and visit Korakuen Garden or the historic Okayama Castle.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Yatsushiro
Japan
2h 42m
Okayama
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Shunan by Limited Express and visit Shunan's stunning Kintai-kyō Bridge or the historical Iwakuni Castle.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Yatsushiro
Japan
1h 39m
Shunan
Japan
Travel from Yatsushiro to Yamaguchi by Limited Express and visit the historic Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum or stroll through the beautiful gardens of Rurikoji Temple.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Yatsushiro
Japan
1h 26m
Yamaguchi
Japan
Yatsushiro Major Train Stations
Yatsushiro has two main rail stations with different roles. Shin-Yatsushiro Station is the city's Kyushu Shinkansen stop, used by JR Kyushu bullet train services running northbound and southbound across Kyushu. Yatsushiro Station is the regional rail hub, serving JR Kyushu local services and Hisatsu Orange Railway trains along the coastal corridor. The two stations are separate, and travelers may transfer between them by local train or local road transport when changing between Shinkansen and regional services. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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