After suspending all operations to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the Seven Stars in Kyushu resumed services from August 15.
For the immediate future, the below measures will be implemented so we can offer journeys where our guests can be given peace of mind.

Outline of measures

  • Guest numbers will be limited to a maximum of 16 (8 couples), and measures for social distancing will be implemented.
  • Measures will be taken to monitor the health of guests with thermometers. Please note that guests may be asked to refrain from boarding if they have a fever.
  • Further improvements will be implemented in the cleaning and sterilization methods of the public spaces and guest rooms.
  • Alcohol-based hand sanitizer units will be increased.
  • Staff are to wear masks, monitor their health, and take measures to ensure hygiene standards are met.

We will implement appropriate measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, and continue to place priority on safety first.

Connecting Kyushu’s Brilliance
Offering a Sublimely Radiant Time
The Cruise Train “Seven Stars in Kyushu” was launched to welcome guests with heartfelt hospitality
and to deliver the charms of Kyushu, which is blessed by abundant nature, food, culture, and history.
We invite you on an unparalleled, sublime journey on a train that connects the vibrant characteristics
of each prefecture as well as the warmth and glowing smiles of the local people.
Every moment will be warm, vivid, and novel.
Your time on the Seven Stars that glisten on the ground will continue to sparkle in your memories after your journey.

Concept

A Journey to
Discover
the Beauty of Kyushu
If every journey is special, how can one describe a journey on this train?
Scenery flows by through the train windows, from verdant green mountains to sparkling sea views.
Water is abundant throughout the region, and the residents here live in gratitude of their natural blessings.

About Seven Stars in Kyushu

Launched in October 2013, Japan’s first luxury sleeper train the Seven Stars in Kyushu, is celebrating its ninth year of operation. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the local people for their hospitality and cooperation in our daily operations over the years.

Just as we were welcoming many guests from overseas, with the goal of promoting Kyushu to the world, the whole world has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no end to the problems we are facing, such as earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters, as well as environmental pollution.

We still believe in the energy that travel gives to a person’s life, the richness it brings as well as the bonds that are born between people. Today, we continue to consider how the Seven Stars can play a part.

In the autumn of 2022, the Seven Star’s will create a new travel experience offering as its second chapter.

We want to share the history, traditions, and culture of Kyushu, which have been passed down for hundreds of years, and how the thoughts and stories of many people continue to be passed on to future generations.

We hope that we can create the next 100 years together with all of you, and hope that the Seven Star’s will continue to be a star of hope. We will aim to make not only travelers but also the local communities and all of us happy.

Now, please enjoy chapter 2 of this journey to discover the beauty of Kyushu.

Yoji Furumiya
President
Yoji Furumiya

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Your New Journey Takes Place in Kyushu:
An Island of Diverse Charms  
that Offers Once-in-a-lifetime Encounters.
Blessed with bountiful nature, quality ingredients, healing onsen (hot springs), and numerous invigorating “power spots,” this island of such treasures is the setting in which the story of the Cruise Train takes place. The train travels at a leisurely pace on the railroad that connects the various allures of each of the 7 prefectures, allowing you to admire the views that transform from region to region. You can also detrain from time to time to interact with the local people and be soothed by their hospitality. Once-in-a-lifetime encounters await you here in Kyushu, a land that continues to offer something fresh and flavorful throughout your journey.