Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen

Linking Takeo-Onsen and Nagasaki since 2022, connecting with Hakata via the Nagasaki Main Line.

Updated 2026-10-28 · rev 11

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Concept kind: Rail line
Opened: 2022年9月23日
Length: 66.0km
Stations: 5
Termini: 武雄温泉～长崎
Maximum speed: 260km/h
Status: In operation
Operator: Kyushu Railway (JR Kyushu)
Owner: Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency (Shinkansen sections) / JR companies
Depots: Omura Rolling Stock Management Office

Overview

The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen connects Takeo-Onsen and Nagasaki over 66.0 km with 5 stations at up to 260 km/h. The Kamome service continues over the Nagasaki Main Line (a conventional limited express) to Hakata.

Line data

Item	Detail
Section	Takeo-Onsen - Nagasaki
Length	66.0 km
Stations	5
Max speed	260 km/h
Opened	September 23, 2022
Operator	Kyushu Railway (JR Kyushu)
Rolling stock	N700S-8000 series

Stations

Takeo-Onsen, Ureshino-Onsen, Shin-Omura, Isahaya and Nagasaki; Shin-Omura is nearest Nagasaki Airport and Ureshino-Onsen the gateway to its hot springs.

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