What are the opening hours of Sunny-Go Train — Minamiaso Railway (One Piece train)?

Fri, weekends & holidays until Nov 29, 2026. Unreserved: Takamori 8:50 / Tateno 12:00. Reserved (weekends & holidays): Takamori 13:40 / Tateno 15:35

How do I get to Sunny-Go Train — Minamiaso Railway (One Piece train)?

JR Hohi Line from Kumamoto (towards Miyaji) to Tateno, then the Minamiaso Railway. Cash only on Minamiaso Railway.

Where is Sunny-Go Train — Minamiaso Railway (One Piece train)?

Minamiaso Railway, Tateno Station – Takamori Station (Takamori, Japan).

Any tips for visiting Sunny-Go Train — Minamiaso Railway (One Piece train)?

Ride the 12:00 unreserved run from Tateno, then see the Franky statue in Takamori. Book reserved seats on day one, 30 days ahead.

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Sunny-Go Train — Minamiaso Railway (One Piece train)

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A Thousand Sunny–themed One Piece train on the Minamiaso Railway, running between Tateno and Takamori — home of the Franky statue.

Part of One Piece Kumamoto — see all 10 statues, figures & cards →

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The Sunny-Go Train is a ONE PIECE × Minamiaso Railway train painted as the Thousand Sunny. It runs through the Aso caldera between Tateno and Takamori, where the Franky statue stands. One Piece characters are hidden in the scenery along the line, and both end stations have a Sunny-Go photo spot.

Full English guide: schedule, fares and how to book are in our Sunny-Go Train guide.

2026 season at a glance

Runs on Fridays (one unreserved round trip) and on weekends and holidays (one unreserved and one reserved round trip) until November 29, 2026
Unreserved run (no booking): Takamori 8:50 → Tateno 9:21 · Tateno 12:00 → Takamori 12:40
Reserved run (book ahead): Takamori 13:40 → Tateno 14:29 · Tateno 15:35 → Takamori 16:25
Fare: ¥550 one way; the reserved run adds a ¥510 seat fee. Cash only, no IC cards
Booking opens 30 days before at 10:00 Japan time on the railway's reservation site

Times can change, so check the official page before you go.

Sunny-Go Train — Minamiaso Railway (One Piece train): quick answers

What are the opening hours of Sunny-Go Train — Minamiaso Railway (One Piece train)?: Fri, weekends & holidays until Nov 29, 2026. Unreserved: Takamori 8:50 / Tateno 12:00. Reserved (weekends & holidays): Takamori 13:40 / Tateno 15:35
How do I get to Sunny-Go Train — Minamiaso Railway (One Piece train)?: JR Hohi Line from Kumamoto (towards Miyaji) to Tateno, then the Minamiaso Railway. Cash only on Minamiaso Railway.
Where is Sunny-Go Train — Minamiaso Railway (One Piece train)?: Minamiaso Railway, Tateno Station – Takamori Station (Takamori, Japan).
Any tips for visiting Sunny-Go Train — Minamiaso Railway (One Piece train)?: Ride the 12:00 unreserved run from Tateno, then see the Franky statue in Takamori. Book reserved seats on day one, 30 days ahead.

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