content: Have you ever dreamed of boarding a luxurious dining train? Then your dreams just may come true if you board the Orange Train. The train runs between Kagoshima and Kumamoto Prefecture, where you can enjoy the beautiful view while being served delicious food. This sightseeing train is the one of the best things you can do in the Kyushu region of Southern Japan. You do not have to be a train fanatic to enjoy this ride; it is enjoyable with friends, family, or any other good company.
Summary
Have you ever dreamed of boarding a luxurious dining train? Then your dreams just may come true if you board the Orange Train. The train runs between Kagoshima and Kumamoto Prefecture, where you can enjoy the beautiful view while being served delicious food. This sightseeing train is the one of the best things you can do in the Kyushu region of Southern Japan. You do not have to be a train fanatic to enjoy this ride; it is enjoyable with friends, family, or any other good company.
Facebook で見るTravelling through the Beautiful Sceneries of Kagoshima and Kumamoto
Seat on the Orange Train
via www.hs-orange.comThe Orange train is a train that runs between JR Kyushu line, Shin-Yatsushiro, Yatsushiro Station in Kumamoto Prefecture and Sendai Station in Kagoshima Prefecture. Both Kumamoto and Kagoshima Prefectures in Kyushu island in Japan is known for its beautiful nature, oceans, and the hot springs. It is very rare for a train to have a dining car attached ever since it they were cut from the bullet train as a result of the cost running over budget. However, in March 2013, the Orange Train was built as a tourist train with the interior designed as a restaurant designed by Eiji Mitooka an industrial designer who also designed one of the best cruising trains in Japan, the Sever Star in Kyushu. 
Dining Space
via www.hs-orange.comOne of the objectives of this train ride is to provide an experience, which can only be experienced here. A unique characteristic of this train is that everything is locally made, including the food, alcohol, and even the woodwork. The first car is the dining car, which has 23 seats. There are tables serving delicious dishes while talking to your family and friends. There are also counter seats where you can spend your time looking into the horizon of the East China Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea. Near the conductor’s sea, there is a space for children where they can enjoy the fun designs of the train.
The second car is the living car with 20 seats. There are seaside table seats and sofa seats. Here it is perfect to kick back and relax. There are also displays in showcases to enjoy the local culture of Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefecture.
Fine Dining on the Orange Train to fulfill your appetite
Breakfast
via www.hs-orange.comThere are 4 train rides a day. The first ride is the premium morning ride. If you choose to just board the train, there will be a complementary break and coffee from a bakery, Mugiho, in Kagoshima Prefecture. The coffee is served from fresh ground the beans, which is then brewed right in front of you. It is simple yet elegant, so treat yourself to this breakfast. The ticket price is 4,000 JPY for adults and 2,500 JPY for children. There is also a breakfast set plan, which is provided by the Yunoko Hotel Umi to Yuyake. This exquisite course is recommended by the head fish chef of the hotel, a dish that can especially be enjoyed with the morning while gazing at the scenery. The ticket price 8,000 JPY for adults and 5,500 JPY for children. 
Lunch Service
via www.hs-orange.comThe 2nd ride provides a special lunch from Tsurunoya restaurant in Kumamoto Prefecture. In 2018, the Japanese celebrity chef Hiroyuki Sakai of the TV series “The Iron Chef” produced the special lunch. He created a potato cream soup, pan fried tuna, Japanese Beef Neck Casserole, and Blancmange, all made from local ingredients. This arrangement is sure to satisfy your appetite. The ticket price for this course is 21,000 JPY for adults and 14,000 JPY for children.
Afternoon Tea
via www.hs-orange.comThe 3rd ride of the train ride provides 2 desserts both hot and cold. In autumn, a marron glace, a pie is served with old rum flavored vanilla mousse, both of which are gourmet menus. Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea in this course. The ticket price is 6,500 JPY for adults and 5,000 JPY for children.
Dinner
via www.hs-orange.comThe 4th ride provides dinner service for Mikakutei in Kagoshima Prefecture. During sunset, enjoy this dinner made from ingredients from Kagoshima Prefecture. In the train, there will also be entertainment, bringing charm to the ambiance of the train. The ticket price is 13,000 JPY for adults and 9,000 JPY for children. Make sure to contact the staff about your allergies beforehand.
There are also station markets in Hina Onsen station, Sashiki station, Minamata Station, and Satsumataki Station selling local souvenirs as well as local gourmet foods. For those holding food course tickets, souvenirs will also be provided.
Information
Depending on the train ride you book, you will either board the train from Izumi Station in Kagoshima prefecture or Shinyatsushiro Station in Kumamoto Prefecture. For both stations take the JR Kyushu line Address:
JR Izumi Station
715-6 Kamasababuchi, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture Address:
JR Shinyatsushiro Station
4774-2, Kamihiokimachi, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto
Reference List
https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20151118_364373.html%20
https://www.hs-orange.com/kankou/
