JR Kyushu Launches the “Kids Adventure Ticket” for Children
JR Kyushu is releasing the “Kids Adventure Ticket” (Kodomo Bouken Kippu), a special summer ticket for children. Alongside it, the company is holding a puzzle-solving event created in collaboration with famous puzzle creator Ryogo Matsumaru, titled “Solve the Puzzles and Journey Across Kyushu! — A Challenge from Ryogo Matsumaru —,” running from July 18 to August 31, 2026. It’s a summer adventure designed for kids to explore Kyushu on their own.
What the “Kids Adventure Ticket” Offers
Eligibility & Price
- Eligibility: Children in 6th grade of elementary school or below
- Price: 100 yen (unlimited rides for one day)
- Coverage: JR Kyushu local and rapid trains, plus JR Kyushu Bus route buses
For just 100 yen, children can hop on and off Kyushu’s local lines and buses freely for an entire day — the ticket’s biggest draw.
Express Trains and Shinkansen Are Also Available
By purchasing a separate limited express ticket, riders can also board:
- Kyushu Shinkansen
- Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen
- Limited express trains, including the sightseeing “D&S Trains”
Eligible Route Buses
The following JR Kyushu Bus routes can be used along their entire lines:
- Nogata Line
- BRT Hikoboshi Line
- Ureshino Line
- Hokusatsu Line
Validity & How to Buy
- Validity: One day (the date of use is specified at purchase)
- Purchase deadline: Up to the day before the date of use
- Sales period: June 18 to August 30, 2026
- Where to buy: JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation and JR Kyushu reserved-seat ticket machines
You’ll need to decide your travel date in advance and buy the ticket by the day before. Planning your trip first makes the process smooth.
The Puzzle Event: “Solve the Puzzles and Journey Across Kyushu!”
The concurrent puzzle event is open to everyone regardless of age or whether you hold a Kids Adventure Ticket. Participants advance through missions by solving puzzles set up step by step at stations across Kyushu — a hands-on, experiential adventure.
- Period: July 18 to August 31, 2026
- Who can join: Anyone, regardless of age or ticket ownership
- Prizes: Awarded by lottery based on how many missions you complete
Kids and adults alike can take on the “challenge letter” from Ryogo Matsumaru, renowned for his puzzles.
Summary
The “Kids Adventure Ticket” is a great-value summer ticket that gives children unlimited all-day rides on JR Kyushu local and rapid trains and JR Kyushu Buses for just 100 yen. Combined with the puzzle event, it promises an unforgettable Kyushu adventure. Full details on the event are available on JR Kyushu’s dedicated website.
Reference: traicy.com (https://www.traicy.com/posts/20260718373744/)