The "Harry Potter × JR Kyushu – Magical Journey" campaign begins on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Its latest announcements are a special limited express train running on December 12 and 13, 2026, in step with the "Hogwarts Hour in Nagasaki" event, and a lineup of original campaign goods.
Limited Express "Magical Journey" Runs December 12 and 13
To coincide with "Hogwarts Hour in Nagasaki," a wrapped Series 885 train will run as a special service on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026. Passengers can transfer at Takeo-Onsen Station to the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen "Kamome" bound for Nagasaki.
- Name: Limited Express "Magical Journey" (特急 マジカルジャーニー号)
- Operating dates: December 12 (Sat) and 13 (Sun), 2026
- Route: Hakata to Takeo-Onsen
- Train and seating: Series 885 (wrapped train), all seats reserved
- On sale from: 10:00 AM, one month before the travel date (November 12 for December 12, and November 13 for December 13)
- Where to buy: JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation and Midori no Madoguchi ticket offices
- Reservations: https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/railway/netyoyaku/index.html
Timetable
| Station | Magical Journey | Kamome No. 93 (for reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Hakata | 11:18 AM (dep.) | - |
| Tosu | 11:40 AM | - |
| Shin-Tosu | 11:45 AM | - |
| Saga | 11:59 AM | - |
| Kohoku | 12:09 PM | - |
| Takeo-Onsen | 12:23 PM (arr.) | 12:26 PM (dep.) |
| Ureshino-Onsen | - | 12:33 PM |
| Shin-Omura | - | 12:42 PM |
| Isahaya | - | 12:48 PM |
| Nagasaki | - | 12:56 PM (arr.) |
- The "Magical Journey" enters Platform 4 at Hakata Station at around 11:07 AM.
- At Takeo-Onsen Station, the train arrives at Platform 10 and stays there until the Relay Kamome No. 94 departs at 12:45 PM. Passengers cannot enter the train during this time.
- Passengers can transfer from the "Magical Journey" to the "Kamome" No. 93 on the same platform.
Onboard Perks
Every passenger receives a commemorative boarding certificate (the design may change). Famous music from the Harry Potter film series will also play as background music on board.
Hogwarts Hour in Nagasaki
- Dates and hours: December 12 (Sat) and 13 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Venue: Amu Plaza Nagasaki Kamome Plaza (アミュプラザ長崎かもめ広場), 1-1 Onoue-machi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Activities include:
- A four-house competition, "KYUSHU Quidditch"
- A photo corner for capturing magical memories
- A trading card game experience that beginners can join
- Making your own original sealing stamp
- Original goods on sale to take your memories home
A "Harry Potter POP-UP STORE" will also open in step with the event, in the Event Space on the 2nd floor of the New Building at Amu Plaza Nagasaki, from December 12 (Sat) to December 27 (Sun), 2026.
Details of the event will be announced later on the special website: https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/train/harrypotter/event/
Original "Harry Potter × JR Kyushu" Goods
Station Sign Acrylic Charm (7 designs)
Price: ¥990 each
Pin Badge (8 designs)
Price: ¥880 each
Hedwig Can Badge Case (7 designs)
Price: ¥1,210 each
Four Houses Scarf Series 885 Acrylic Charm Collection
Price: ¥1,100 each (blind items in 4 designs); ¥4,400 for a set of all 4 designs
Hogwarts Acceptance Letter Pass Case
Price: ¥2,970
Trunk-Style Shoulder Bag (with luggage tag)
Price: ¥6,930
Platform 9¾ Mug (8 designs)
Price: ¥2,750 each (on sale from December 12, 2026)
All prices include tax. The photos show actual products, but colors and appearance may differ from the items themselves. The "Hogwarts Hour" and "Harry Potter POP-UP STORE" run for different periods at each venue. More original products are planned to be added in the future.
Sales Start and Locations
- Sales start: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Where to buy:
- "Hogwarts Hour" venues across Kyushu (original goods shop)
- Online shop 駅長おすすめのJQ MALL: https://e-shop.jrkyushu.co.jp/c/Harry_Potter
- Harry Potter POP-UP STORE
- Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro POP-UP STORE in Amu Est (until December 27, 2026)
- 銘品蔵 (select stores only)
- FamilyMart (select stores only)
Items sold and release timing differ depending on the store.
Campaign special site: https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/train/harrypotter/
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