Yufuin no Mori from Hakata: timetable, fares and reservations

Plan a trip on JR Kyushu's Yufuin no Mori sightseeing train from Hakata to Yufuin (about 2 hours 15 minutes, all seats reserved), including reserved-seat rules, official departure times, ticket prices, online booking and same-day return options.

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Yufuin no Mori () is a JR Kyushu sightseeing limited express running from Hakata Station () to Yufuin Station () in Oita Prefecture. All seats are reserved and advance booking is necessary. There are only a few services each day, and they do not run every day. This article summarizes the information published by JR Kyushu (official information as of 21 August 2026). For more Fukuoka information, see the Fukuoka travel guide.

Key points

  • Reserved seats only: Reserve a seat at a station counter or elsewhere before boarding; seats cannot be reserved on board
  • Services: Under the timetable revised on 14 March 2026, trains 1, 3 and 5 depart from Hakata
  • Fare: Hakata to Yufuin, adults 6,130 yen (basic fare plus reserved-seat limited express supplement; the supplement varies by travel date)
  • Online only: Kyushu Net Ticket () from Hakata to Yufuin costs 5,600 yen
  • Reservations: Tickets go on sale at 10:00 one month before the travel date; online booking requires free JR Kyushu website membership
  • Operating days: The train does not operate daily; check the official calendar. On non-operating days, a Yufu limited express runs at the same times, without onboard sales

Timetable (revised 14 March 2026)

Hakata to Yufuin

Train Depart Hakata Arrive Yufuin Journey time
No. 1 9:17 11:31 About 2 hours 14 minutes
No. 3 10:11 12:32 (continues to Oita and Beppu) About 2 hours 21 minutes
No. 5 14:38 16:50 About 2 hours 12 minutes

Yufuin to Hakata

Train Depart Yufuin Arrive Hakata
No. 2 12:01 14:19
No. 4 15:56 18:10
No. 6 17:17 19:27

Journey times are calculated from the official timetable. Stops toward Yufuin from Hakata: Tosu, Kurume, Hita, Amagase, and Bungo-Mori.

Fares

Route Regular adult ticket Kyushu Net Ticket (adult, online only)
Hakata to Yufuin 6,130 yen 5,600 yen
Hakata to Hita 4,160 yen 3,030 yen
  • The regular ticket is a one-way adult basic fare plus reserved-seat limited express supplement; the supplement varies by travel date
  • Child fares and other ticket types are not listed on the official page here; check the JR Kyushu website

How to reserve

  1. Register for free JR Kyushu website membership
  2. Reservations open at 10:00 one month before the travel date
  3. Buy tickets through JR Kyushu’s online reservation site, JR Kyushu app, or a station’s Midori no Madoguchi ticket counter ()
  4. Search results show both the Yufuin no Mori and Yufu limited expresses, so check the train number carefully
  5. Apply for wheelchair seating at a ticket counter or by calling 0570-07-8787 (third-generation rolling stock only)

The official site notes that box-style seats cannot be purchased from the search-results page itself; use the JR Kyushu online reservation site, app, or a ticket counter.

Planning a same-day return

  • Take train No. 1 (Hakata 9:17) to arrive in Yufuin at 11:31
  • For the return, choose No. 4 (depart 15:56, arrive Hakata 18:10) or No. 6 (depart 17:17, arrive Hakata 19:27)
  • Returning on No. 4 gives about 4 hours 25 minutes in Yufuin; returning on No. 6 gives about 5 hours 46 minutes
  • If you want to stay longer in Yufuin, consider an overnight stay

Boarding information

  • Yufuin no Mori has a raised-floor design with steps at the entrance. Interior aisles are 550 mm wide, and a wheelchair may not be able to move through the train; ask staff in advance
  • Operating days can change; inquire with station staff
  • Services will also run after December 2026, with detailed operating days expected to be announced by JR Kyushu in mid-October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I board without a reservation?

No. The official information states that all seats are reserved and you must reserve before boarding; reservations cannot be made onboard.

What happens when Yufuin no Mori is not operating?

The official information says a Yufu limited express will run at the same time, without onboard staff or onboard sales.

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