Ariake (train)


The Ariake is a limited express train service operated in Kyushu, Japan by Kyushu Railway Company. It runs between in Fukuoka Prefecture and in Kumamoto Prefecture.

History

The Ariake service commenced on 1 October 1950, originally as a "Semi express" service operating between and. From 1 October 1965, the train was upgraded to become an "Express" service, and was extended to run between and Kumamoto. From 1 October 1967, the train was upgraded to become a "Limited express" service, running between and Nishi-Kagoshima.