JR Kyushu is adding an extra round trip on the Limited Express Huis Ten Bosch service, running between Hakata Station and Huis Ten Bosch Station, on select dates in July, August, and September 2026. The additional service responds to growing visitor demand following the opening of a new attraction at Huis Ten Bosch in April 2026: the "Evangelion-za-Ride" (Evangelion The Ride).
Operating Dates
- July 2026: Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th, Monday 20th (public holiday)
- August 2026: Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th
- September 2026: Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th, Monday 21st (public holiday), Tuesday 22nd (public holiday), Wednesday 23rd (public holiday)
Timetable
Outbound — Huis Ten Bosch 91 (arriving Huis Ten Bosch at 9:51 AM)
This departure is designed for travelers who want to reach the park in time for opening — arriving earlier than any regular service.
| Hakata | Tosu | Shin-Tosu | Saga | Kohoku | Takeo-Onsen | Arita | Haiki | Huis Ten Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:07 | 8:32 | 8:36 | 8:50 | 9:03 | 9:17 | 9:31 | 9:44 | 9:51 |
Return — Huis Ten Bosch 98 (departing Huis Ten Bosch at 4:12 PM)
A comfortable late-afternoon departure that allows visitors to spend a full day at the park and still return at a relaxed pace.
| Huis Ten Bosch | Haiki | Arita | Takeo-Onsen | Saga | Shin-Tosu | Tosu | Futsukaichi | Hakata |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:12 PM | 4:18 PM | 4:33 PM | 4:52 PM | 5:14 PM | 5:27 PM | 5:31 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:04 PM |
Ticket Information
Reserved seats go on sale one month before each operating date at 10:00 AM. For full timetable details, check the "Station Timetable" section on the JR Kyushu website. Online booking is also available through the JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation Service.
A combined ticket package — the "Enjoy! Huis Ten Bosch Kippu" — bundles a round-trip JR fare to Huis Ten Bosch Station with a one-day passport exchange voucher for Huis Ten Bosch, offering good value for visitors planning a full day at the park.
