Seven Stars in Kyushu, Japan - The Ultimate Train Experience! ななつ星 in 九州
2023 marks the 10th anniversary of Nanatsuboshi Cruise Train - Seven Stars in Kyushu - and we were lucky to participate on a test run to see the recently completed refurbishments and experience the new four-day, three-night route. Words cannot describe how gorgeous this train is, nor can we explain how impeccable the service was, how delectable the meals were, nor how much fun the excursions were - but this short video can!
Take our word for it, but if you don't note that the Seven Stars in Kyushu was voted the top luxury train in the world for the last two consecutive years (2021, 2022) by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine.
On the new route, we stopped in Yufuin, Oita Prefecture, Aso, Kumamoto, then took a ferry to Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, and then traveled back to Oita before returning to Hakata in Fukuoka. This video shows just a sampling of the many scenes and some of the activities. It’s really something that has to be experienced in person, and I hope someday you can.
九州を巡る観光列車『ななつ星 in 九州』。世界一の豪華寝台列車を九州に走らせることを目標に掲げてスタートした「ななつ星」は、今年2023年に10周年を迎えます。
アメリカの大手旅行誌コンデナスト・トラベラーの読者投票で列車部門で2021年、2022年と2年連続で1位を獲得し、実質世界一2度も輝きました。ななつ星の登場によって、これまでは移動手段であった列車が「目的」になり、九州各地の工芸品や特産品はもとより、それらを育む九州に暮らす人々や文化にスポットライトが当たるようになりました。2022年秋には、さらなる高みを目指して車両も大幅にリニューアルし、新たなコンセプトのコースも誕生したななつ星。Fukuoka Now 編集長のニックと恵美子は、リニューアルしたばかりの車両で、新たにできた雲仙コースでトレインクルーズを満喫してきました。阿蘇、湯布院、雲仙、大分...と、北部九州の魅力をたっぷり詰め込んだ3泊4日の旅。豪華なだけでなく、ファンやリピーターを生み出す「ななつ星」の秘密をたっぷりお届けします！
Chapters
00:35 - Origins of the Seven Stars
01:00 Voted top luxury train
01:20 1st major refurbishment
01:35 The basics
02:06 Tea ceremony room
02:17 Kaz Bar
02:25 Departure lounge
02:47 Cabins
02:58 Excursions and experiences
03:13 Bonseki experience
03:47 Shiitake farm visit
04:11 Breakfast in Mt. Aso
05:24 Ryotei Hanuiryo Check in
06:09 Dinner with Geisha!
06:33 Summary
Special thanks to:
Hirokazu Fukushima for video footage of the Seven Stars traveling through Kyushu scenery and to Kyushu Railway Company for including us on this test run and for permission to make this video.
Nick no Kyushu Tabi! / ニックの九州旅！
Welcome to this new series of video reports in collaboration with the Kyushu Tourism Organization. Each month Nick shares a short video report based on a recent Kyushu Live episode with extra footage and reporting. Let’s dive deeper into Kyushu together! Then Nick joins the very knowledgeable and entertaining Koji Karaike, Kyushu Tourism Organization, Chairperson for lively discussion on the topic. Watch it here:
Fukuoka Now 編集長のニック・サーズが九州各地を旅する動画シリーズ「ニックの九州旅」。旅の後は、九州観光機構のインターネットテレビ局「チャンネル九州塾」の唐池恒二塾長と一緒に道中を振り返ります。唐池塾長とニックの掛け合いも楽しい #ニックの九州旅 トークショーは『チャンネル九州塾』で公開しています。
Channel Kyushu Juku - Kyushu Tourism Organization
九州観光機構【公式】チャンネル九州塾
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一生に一度は乗ってみたい夢の列車です。
九州の各地の鉄路に忽然と見かける ななつぼし列車。見かける事さえ幻のような一瞬です。
これは贅沢なひとときを過ごせますね。鉄道好きにはたまらん✨
My dear japanese friend Eri show me this video! Wow! I Can't belive such a luxury in a train!
時々仕事の帰りに、博多駅のホームに止まっているのを見ますが、何度見ても凄く格好良くて惚れ惚れします❤❤❤
@kyushulive
9 ай бұрын
それは本当ですね！電車が動いていなくても、見るだけで美しいと感じますよね。いつ見ても素敵です！🚄✨
thank you for the video. I love this train. God bless the team that made it happen.
Thank you for delivering a wonderful 7-star train journey 😊 I would like to ride it at least once in my life. Thank you for the wonderful information.
あ〜一度でいいから乗りたいです。
Excellent video Nick! What an amazing trip and spectacular train.
Really great video. That seems like a great way to spend 4 days. That breakfast looked so good.
Margot Robbieさんもななつ星楽しんだみたいですね。素晴らしいビデオです。
Thanks again to Hirokazu Fukushima who kindly lent us footage of the Seven Stars in Kyushu rolling through the countryside. - fantastic shots!
Thanks for sharing with us Nick and Emiko. This was an amazing trip and I'd love to do it sometime. Keep up the great work😍
@kyushulive
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. We hope you do get the chance to ride on it someday too!
走る豪華ホテル。
OUTSTANDING! And what a traveling venue for an anniversary, a visit to Japan or entertaining business guests.
美魔女な奥さんが居て羨ましい限りです
すごーく参考になりました。早速、チャンネル登録しましたッ！！ これからも期待しています
@kyushulive
9 ай бұрын
Certainly! Here's a reply in Japanese that you can use to respond to the comment on your KZread channel: コメントいただきありがとうございます！これからも私たちの動画を楽しんでいただけることを願っています。九州の別の電車に関する動画もありますので、ぜひご覧ください：kzread.info/dash/bejne/rK1ms9msnt2bodY.html](kzread.info/dash/bejne/rK1ms9msnt2bodY.html
長崎検番の芸妓さん付きとは豪華すぎる🎉
Such a great video! I'm impressed by the quality of these shots, your interesting commentary, and choice of music.
What a beautiful ride, and adventure! Thanks for the great video.
@kyushulive
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment.
Good job Nick.
@kyushulive
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Thanks for watching! You can learn more about the Seven Stars in Kyushu on the official website www.cruisetrain-sevenstars.jp/english/ And We will post a report on www.fukuoka-now.com sometime soon.
@JoeJustice0
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and coverage! The site is currently closed for applications, any idea how to be notified when applications will or do open again?
(1) I would like to see tourist trains like "Seven Stars in Kyushu" operated on a route connecting Scotland and London. Specifically, after enjoying nature in Scotland, the sightseeing plan is to enjoy shopping in London and then return home. (2) I would like to see a sightseeing train like "Seven Stars in Kyushu" introduced in the United States. Specifically, it is a sightseeing plan that connects Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
機会があるなら、家を改装する際にななつ星のような空間にカスタマイズしたい。 閑話休題。乗れるチャンスは何れあるから焦ってはいない。
Awesome video. What is the typical cost for a 4 day excursion? And is it possible to do 1 day only?
@kyushulive
Жыл бұрын
The 4 day excursion is currently ¥1,250,000/person. The one night is ¥650,000 - full detail here: www.cruisetrain-sevenstars.jp/_mg/wp-content/themes/cruisetrain.wp/common/pdf/22_all_en.pdf
@kyushulive
Жыл бұрын
That's a lot, right? Next, these journey's are over subscribed, So bookings are by lottery. Even if you book early, you can't be sure of getting a place.
これが10周年、今の物価だから出来る事で今後どう成って行くか500万円とかに成ったら、さすがに維持できない。有る内に経験したいな。
@kyushulive
9 ай бұрын
確かに、これからの物価の変動が気になるところですね。今のうちに体験するのも一つの良い考えかもしれませんね。
Mt. Aso は、存在しないので、登山も出来ません🤔 Aso(阿蘇) は、地域名です。 日本人の多くも誤解している事ですが😅
凄い!金額的に高価だけど、付加価値が半端じゃ無い!半年？嫌!何年も予約満席状態!と聞いている。是非！亡くなる前に乗車したいものです!
Why are Japanese trains so great and British trains so rubbish. It’s not fair.