To mark the 15th anniversary of the full opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen and the start of Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen through-service, JR Kyushu and JR West are launching a Kagoshima tourism campaign titled "Kando! Futatabi! Kagonmarvelous" (感動！ふたたび！かごんまーベラス). Organized in cooperation with Kagoshima Prefecture and the Kagoshima Prefectural Tourism Association, the campaign runs from March 12 (Thu) to June 30 (Tue), 2026.
Campaign Overview
- Campaign Name: "Kando! Futatabi! Kagonmarvelous" (感動！ふたたび！かごんまーベラス)
- Period: March 12 (Thu) to June 30 (Tue), 2026
- Organizers: JR Kyushu, JR West
- Partners: Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefectural Tourism Association
Campaign Activities
1. Stamp Rally: Collect Original Kagomaniac Designs!
A "layered stamp rally" will be held for visitors touring Kagoshima Prefecture. At each of the four areas — Kagoshima, Ibusuki-Makurazaki, Kirishima, and Izumi-Sendai — four stamps can be layered to reveal a unique original design by Kagomaniac. Collecting all four designs makes participants eligible to win special prizes.
How to Participate:
- Pick up a stamp sheet at designated locations in each area (Kagoshima, Ibusuki-Makurazaki, Kirishima, or Izumi-Sendai).
- Visit the four stamp locations within the area and layer the stamps to complete the design.
- Win prizes based on the number of completed designs (up to four).
Details on stamp locations and entry methods are available in the campaign pamphlet and on the campaign website.
2. Kagonmarvelous Free Pass — Explore Kagoshima at a Great Rate!
A discounted JR pass for traveling around Kagoshima Prefecture is available during the campaign period.
- On Sale: March 1 (Sun) to June 28 (Sun), 2026 (must be purchased by the day before boarding)
- Valid Period: March 12 (Thu) to June 30 (Tue), 2026
- Price: Adults ¥3,500 / Children ¥1,500
- Free Ride Zone:
- Kagoshima Main Line: Sendai to Kagoshima (local lines only)
- Nippo Main Line: Kirishima-jingu to Kagoshima
- Ibusuki Makurazaki Line: Kagoshima-Chuo to Makurazaki
- Where to Purchase: JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation
- Pick-up Points: JR Kyushu "Midori no Madoguchi" (Green Window ticketing office) or reserved seat ticket machines
- Main Benefits: Valid for two consecutive days within the valid period. Unlimited riding on regular and rapid trains, plus non-reserved seats on limited express trains within the free ride zone. Reserved limited express seats require a separate ticket. The Kyushu Shinkansen is not included (a separate ticket is required).
Local discount benefits are also included. See the campaign website for details.
3. "Kagonmarvelous x JR Kyupo" Giveaway Campaign (Entry Required)
During the campaign period, those who use the JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation to travel on trains departing from Kyushu Shinkansen stations north of Shin-Minamata and arriving at Izumi, Sendai, or Kagoshima-Chuo are eligible for a lottery to win 1,500 JR Kyupo points for 1,000 winners. (Note: Tickets purchased via EX services or directly at reserved seat ticket machines are not eligible; however, picking up a previously reserved ticket at a ticket machine is eligible.)
Additionally, new JR Kyushu Web members who register at the time of booking can enter a separate lottery to win 1,000 JR Kyupo points for 150 winners.
4. Kagonmarvelous Marche at Hakata Station
A marche showcasing Kagoshima Prefecture's local specialties and seasonal produce will be held in the space in front of the central concourse at Hakata Station. Dates and further details will be announced on the campaign website.
5. Tie-in with "Station Master's Recommended JR Kyushu Walking"
The "Station Master's Recommended JR Kyushu Walking 2026 Spring Edition" begins on March 7 (Sat). Participants who join any courses held in Kagoshima Prefecture during the campaign period will earn a bonus +1 check-in as a tie-in benefit.
For more information on the Spring 2026 JR Kyushu Walking program, visit: https://www.jrwalking.com/
Additional plans are also in the works, including gourmet tours around Kagoshima and discounted rental car deals.
Promotional Materials
A campaign pamphlet will introduce tourist attractions, lodging, and dining in each area — Kagoshima, Ibusuki-Makurazaki, Kirishima, and Izumi-Sendai. Pamphlets and posters will be displayed at major JR Kyushu and JR West stations as well as in some local trains (excluding limited express trains). A dedicated campaign website will provide the latest updates on events and special plans.
For more information, visit the campaign website: https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/train/kagonmarvelous/
About Kagomaniac
Kagomaniac is an original Kagoshima goods specialty shop that expresses the prefecture's culture, historical figures, and dialect through unique, surreal designs. The shop carries around 30 exclusive items — including T-shirts, accessories, and miscellaneous goods — each accompanied by an explanation in Kagoshima dialect (kagomma-ben). It is a recommended stop for visitors looking for a humorous Kagoshima souvenir.
