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JR Sightseeing Limited Express Train "Ibusuki no Tamatebako"
Together with the opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen Kagoshima Route in March, the sightseeing limited express train "Ibusuki no Tamatebako" has begun service on the JR Ibusuki - Makurazaki line.
"Ibusuki no Tamatebako", literally translated "Ibusuki Treasure Box", is named for the famous Japanese folk tale "Taro Urashima"(※) which remains along the JR Ibusuki - Makurazaki railway line. The train is also nicknamed "Ibutama".
You'll be surprised to see the paint job on the body of the train. The front of the train is divided into right and left, black and white, and the same paint motif continues down the sides―――In other words, the side by the sea is pure white and the side by the mountains is pitch black. This design is based on the story of when Taro Urashima opened the treasure box, was transformed into an old man and his black hair turned white.
◆Welcoming
Passengers with White Mist!
Once the doors open it's "all aboard"! White smoke pours out from above the door as you board the train. This is a special performance to welcome the passengers, and it's based on the white smoke which pours out from the treasure box that Taro Urashima opens in the story.
◆Parlor-Style Sofa and Bookshelves
With seats facing out the windows towards the ocean, parlor-style sofas and shelves, and a baby circle for the children with adorable little chairs, the train interior will make you feel like you've come to play in your friend's kids' room.
The sightseeing limited express train "Ibusuki no Tamatebako" has two train cars (capacity 60 people) and makes three trips
per day (round trip) between Kagoshima Chuo Station and Ibusuki Station.
Reservations are required.
＜Timetable＞
|
Sightseeing Limited Express Train |
|
Kiire Station |
Ibusuki Station |
|
Ibusuki no Tamatebako #1 |
9:54 |
10:24 |
10:46 |
|
Ibusuki no Tamatebako #3 |
11:52 |
12:21 |
12:43 |
|
Ibusuki no Tamatebako #5 |
14:01 |
14:34 |
14:58 |
|
Sightseeing Limited Express Train |
Ibusuki Station |
Kiire Station |
|
|
Ibusuki Tamatebako #2 |
10:53 |
11:16 |
11:45 |
|
Ibusuki Tamatebako #4 |
12:52 |
13:15 |
13:46 |
|
Ibusuki Tamatebako #6 |
15:06 |
15:29 |
16:00 |
（※）Taro Urashima
In the legend, Taro Urashima is a fisherman who saves
a sea turtle from being bullied by children. As thanks, the turtle brings Taro
to
Let's Go to the Southernmost End of Mainland Japan "Osumi" by Free Rental Car!
Let's Go to the Southernmost End of Mainland
"Osumi" by Free Rental Car!
If you go to Osumi
by rental car, visit the tourists sites, and stay at an Osumi area hotel you can
get a 24-hour compact car rental for free!
●Recommended Sightseeing Spots（northwestern area）
http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/__filemst__/66463/OUR-10-11.pdf
●Recommended Sightseeing Spots（eastern area）
http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/__filemst__/66464/OUR-22-23.pdf
●Recommended Sightseeing Spots（central area）
http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/__filemst__/66465/OUR-50-51.pdf
●Recommended Sightseeing Spots（southern area）
http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/__filemst__/66466/OUR-40-41.pdf
●Kagoshima Tourist Information
http://www3.pref.kagoshima.jp/kankou/select/index/#5
●Delicious Shops
STEP1:
Complete the rental process at a registered rent-a-car company, pay the
fee, and receive an application form. ※
STEP2:
●
Take a drive in Osumi region♪ Get stamps
at the checkpoints （tourism and shopping facilities such as rest
stops） in 2 out of the 3 blocks (north, central, south)! ※
●
Stay at a designated hotel facility in the Osumi Region and get proof of
stay！※
STEP3:
When you return the car to the rent-a-car company, show your application
form and get cash back for your car rental fee（compact car・24 hours for free）
※Click here for "registered rent-a-car companies", "designated hotel
facilities", and "tourist site check points"↓
http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/infra/kotu/oosumi_rentacar/top.html
【Campaign Period】
March 12, 2011～March 31, 2012
【Cash Back Conditions】
You will only receive cash back on your car
rental when you have satisfied all of the following (1)～(5) conditions.
（１） The rental client or the driver must stay at a designated
hotel
facility within Osumi region during the car rental period. ※
（２） The rental client or the driver must visit and check in at
least 2
of the 3 blocks within Osumi region
(northern・central・southern) during their car rental period. ※
（３）The rental client cannot be a corporation.
（４）Car rental and return locations must be within Kagoshima
Prefecture.
（５）The date of your car rental must be after March 12,
2011 and
before March 31, 2012.
【Pamphlets】（Japanese）
Pamphlet① http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/__filemst__/66605/panf01.pdf
Pamphlet② http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/__filemst__/66606/panf02.pdf
Pamphlet③ http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/__filemst__/66607/panf03.pdf
【Enquiries】
Kagoshima Prefectural Government, Planning Department, Transportation and Traffic Policy Division（Japanese only）
ＴＥＬ：+81－99－286－2455
ＦＡＸ：+81－99－286－5533
E-MAIL： ttptk@pref.kagoshima.lg.jp
〒890－8577 Kagoshima City, Kamoike-shinmachi 10－1
About the Eruption of Kirishima Mountain（Shinmoe-dake）
Accordingly, the previous traffic restrictions on Prefectural Road #1 (Kobayashi - Ebino Highlands - Makizono) were lifted at 3 pm, March 23, and travel between Ebino Highlands and Kirishima Hot Spring (for Maruo) is now possible.