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IBUSUKI NO TAMATEBAKO
A sightseeing train filled with treasures and travel delights, wrapped up in the Dragon Palace legend.
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This reservation-only sightseeing train makes three daily round trips between Kagoshima-Chuo Station and Ibusuki Station. Its name and concept come from the legendary Japanese tale of Urashima Taro and the Dragon Palace, famously set on the Satsuma Peninsula. The train’s striking exterior—half-black and half-white—represents the story’s transformation: when Urashima Taro opened the magical "Tamatebako" (treasure box), instantly turning his hair from black to white. Mist sprayed when the doors open evokes the white smoke from the box.
Inside, Car No. 1 you’ll find a sleek, teakwood interior (often used in yachts and cruise ships), while Car No. 2 uses cedar sourced from southern Kyushu. The train provides a variety of seating options, including cozy sofa areas surrounded by bookshelves, group-friendly box seats, children’s chairs, and ocean-view counter seats perfect for enjoying Kagoshima’s iconic vistas of Kinko Bay and Sakurajima volcano.
The journey takes about 50 minutes, during which passengers can savor locally inspired gourmet items, such as the special "IBUSUKI NO TAMATEBAKO Bento" (advanced online reservation required), as well as regional sweets and beverages, making the trip an even more delightful experience.
Highlights
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Sightseeing train connecting Kagoshima-Chuo Station and Ibusuki Station.
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Scenic views of Kinko Bay and Sakurajima volcano from the train windows.
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Offers various seating types, including counter seats and comfortable sofas.
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Exterior and interior designs inspired by the famous Ryugu (Dragon Palace) legend.
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Three round trips daily, reservation-only seats.
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Unique black-and-white exterior inspired by the Ryugu legend of the Satsuma Peninsula.
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Seats crafted from teak wood, with different colors for ocean-facing and mountain-facing sides.
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Counter seats in Car No. 1 offer scenic views of Sakurajima volcano and Kinko Bay.
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Car No. 2 features exclusively ocean-facing counter seats overlooking Kinko Bay.
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Sofa seating surrounded by books in Car No. 2 for relaxed travel.
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Child-friendly chairs and baby play areas available.
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Onboard sales of specialty bento boxes and local beverages.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are foreign-language brochures available? (If yes, please specify languages.)
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Tourist brochures provided by Ibusuki City are available in English.
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Is seat reservation required?
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Seat reservation is required in advance at station ticket counters. Reservations cannot be made on board.
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Are original goods available for purchase on board?
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Yes, original items such as towels, Ibutama straps, and magnets are sold on board. (Details are available on the official website.)
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My seat differs from what I saw on the official website. Why is that?
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Train car configuration varies by operating day. Desired seat types may not always be available. Please check the website for detailed configuration information. Seat changes after boarding are not possible.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 指宿のたまて箱
- Telephone
- 0570-041-1717(JR Kyushu Information Center ※Operating hours 9:00am - 5:30pm)
- Closed
- Open every day
- Schedule
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Outbound (to Ibusuki): 9:56am, 11:56am, 1:56pm
Inbound (to Kagoshima-Chuo): 10:56am, 12:57pm, 3:07pm - Admission
- 2,950yen (One-way adult fare between Kagoshima-Chuo and Ibusuki, including basic fare and standard reserved-seat limited express fee. Additional charges apply during peak periods.)
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)