You think I'm done with the trains? Not so fast!
Remember I mentioned 36+3 before? This one, I think is the third best train in JR Kyushu lineup.
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First ofc is Seven Stars in Kyushu - yeah that's not happening obviously, not only do you need mega bucks, also mega luck! (Demand is way over supply so they run a lottery ticket allocation system)
2nd I would say is Aruressha,
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This one I feel is more about the cuisine than the train ride, plus it didn't fit my schedule...
Okay so now 36+3.
It runs 5 different routes in a week, visiting all of Kyushu.
Translation:
Monday, Hakata - Sasebo return (via different stops)
Thursday, Hakata -> Kagoshima
Friday, Kagoshima -> Miyazaki
Saturday, Miyazaki -> Beppu/Oita
Sunday, Beppu/Oita -> Kitakyushu/Hakata
During the planning stage I studied this map, a lot! (and it paid off)
Finally decided the Monday route from Hakata to Sasebo kinda fit
Then I looked at all the stops (not that many), researched what to do in those places, settled on Takeo onsen (OF COURSE
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Now came the fun part of booking it...
Ah yes sold out in one minute!
But wait! Unlike other days, Monday route is actually a round trip from Hakata to Sasebo and back. Quickly searched for the return trip and got my ticket!!!
Phew! Got lucky here...so I just need to reposition once to Takeo onsen in the morning or early afternoon, not bad at all.