Yufuin no Mori Limited Express
ゆふいんの森
JR Kyushu's all-reserved sightseeing express between Hakata (Fukuoka) and Yufuin, with one service a day continuing to Beppu
JR Kyushu
What's covered
- A reserved seat on the Yufuin no Mori between Hakata and Yufuin, in either direction
- Hakata to Beppu via Oita on the one daily service that runs through
- Stops at Tosu, Kurume, Hita, Amagase and Bungo-Mori
- The bar counter and free Wi-Fi on board, and a lounge on services 3 and 4
- Non-reserved seats: every seat on the train is reserved
- Bento lunch boxes and snacks, which are sold separately and some only by advance reservation
How to use it
There are two round trips a day between Hakata and Yufuin and one between Hakata and Beppu. Trains leave Hakata at 9:17 and 14:38 for Yufuin, and at 10:11 for Yufuin, Oita and Beppu, arriving at Yufuin in about 2 hours 15 minutes. On some days only some services run, and on days the Yufuin no Mori doesn't run, the Limited Express Yufu runs to the same timetable. Timetable as of January 2026.
The train is a double-decker with steps at the doors and aisles 55 cm wide, which may be too narrow for a wheelchair. If you use a wheelchair, tell JR staff in advance. Groups of 3 or 4 can reserve booth seats with a table.
Before you buy
JR Kyushu says the Yufuin no Mori and the Yufu are fully booked day after day, so book early. If you can't get a seat, JR Kyushu suggests travelling to Yufuin via Kokura and Oita instead.
Questions
Do I need to reserve a seat on the Yufuin no Mori Limited Express?
Yes. Every seat is reserved, and JR Kyushu says the train is fully booked day after day, so book early.
How long does it take from Hakata to Yufuin?
About 2 hours 15 minutes. For example, the 9:17 from Hakata reaches Yufuin at 11:31.
Does it go to Beppu?
Yes, one service a day runs through from Hakata to Oita and Beppu, and one back.
What if I can't get a seat?
JR Kyushu suggests the route to Yufuin via Kokura and Oita.
Is there food on board?
Yes. A bar counter sells bento, drinks and desserts, and some bento and sweets can be reserved in advance.
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