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Kyushu by Luxury Train: Seven Stars, Aru Ressha & Beppu Onsen

This three-day sequence follows the two-day Seven Stars in Kyushu journey with a further day of Aru Ressha, Yufuin and Beppu experiences. The Seven Stars journey is presented at about US$5,000 per night; treat that as t…

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This three-day sequence follows the two-day Seven Stars in Kyushu journey with a further day of Aru Ressha, Yufuin and Beppu experiences. The Seven Stars journey is presented at about US$5,000 per night; treat that as the price context for the journey shown and confirm current fares, availability and operating dates before planning. Check current rail and local transport arrangements, and verify opening details for stops before setting out.

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Day 1: Seven Stars, Arita & Haiki

**Before boarding:** The Seven Stars passenger lounge is at Hakata Station. JR Kyushu identifies it as Kinsei, on the station’s third floor. **On board:** The private suite has detailed woodwork, complimentary drinks and a hinoki shower; observation cars offer views along the route. Lunch in the Seven Stars dining car features Kyushu seafood, vegetables, wagyu and fruit. In the evening, Blue Moon serves cocktails, regional wine, snacks and late-night dishes, with performers. **Along the route:*…

  1. Hakata StationHakata Station, Fukuoka, Japan

    Before boarding Seven Stars in Kyushu, use the passenger lounge at Hakata Station. JR Kyushu identifies the Seven Stars lounge as Kinsei, on the station’s third floor.

  2. Kakiemon KilnKakiemon Kiln, Arita, Saga, Japan

    Tour the working kiln to see how Arita porcelain is made. The visit also includes traditional sweets and tea.

  3. Izumiyama QuarryIzumiyama Quarry, Arita, Saga, Japan

    See the exposed rock faces at the quarry where the stone used for Arita porcelain was discovered.

  4. Haiki SetoHaiki Seto, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan

    Pause to look across this narrow strait, known for its strong currents.

Day 2: Aso on Seven Stars

**Breakfast:** Restaurant Mars, attached to Aso Station, serves an exclusive breakfast featuring ingredients sourced from Aso. **Scenery:** The day’s route crosses mountainous terrain, tunnels and forested scenery around Aso. The train’s onboard dining and observation spaces make this a stage to enjoy from aboard.

  1. Restaurant MarsRestaurant Mars, Aso Station, Aso, Kumamoto, Japan

    Restaurant Mars is attached to Aso Station. The train visit features an exclusive breakfast made with ingredients sourced from Aso.

Day 3: Aru Ressha, Yufuin & Beppu

**Aru Ressha:** This separate luxury-train experience has a gold exterior and lavish interior. Its multi-course meal includes a shrimp-and-chicken cocktail salad, seafood, steak and dessert, served as rivers and mountain scenery pass by. The train passes the remains of the Bungo-Mori railway roundhouse, a former railway landmark. **Yufuin:** Walk around Kinrin Lake for its mountain backdrop and clear shallows; a shrine is nearby. Yufuin Station’s platform footbath is a place to rest your feet,…

  1. Kinrin LakeKinrin Lake, Yufuin, Oita, Japan

    Walk around the lake for its mountain backdrop and clear shallows; a shrine is nearby.

  2. Yufuin StationYufuin Station, Yufu, Oita, Japan

    The footbath is on the station platform, offering a place to rest your feet. It was especially inviting in chilly weather.

  3. Myoban OnsenMyoban Onsen, Beppu, Oita, Japan

    Explore the steaming hot-spring grounds and see how yunohana bath salts form. The visit also includes pudding steamed using the heat of the onsen.