JR Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome 24 from Nagasaki to Takeo-Onsen Train Review

Nagasaki was the furthest point in my trip around Sanyo-San’in and Northern Kyushu, and now it’s close to the end of my trip. I headed back to Osaka in the most direct way possible by Shinkansen, since by this time my bag was getting bigger with shopping accumulating, and I have already visited whatever places that I wanted to visit along the line from Osaka to Northern Kyushu and Nagasaki already. First up is the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome 24 from Nagasaki to Takeo-Onsen.

Klook.com

Nagasaki Station

The façade of Nagasaki Station.

Heading through the temporary walkway to Nagasaki Station.

The concourse of Nagasaki Station.

I had made an initial reservation for a later train combination, but since I was ahead of my schedule, I decided to check if an earlier connection was available, first with the Kamome combination, and to change my Nozomi reservation to a Mizuho or Sakura if any was available so that I can enjoy a bigger seat.

The immediate next train was the Kamome 20 combination, which I had wanted to make a reservation for, and to connect from Takeo-Onsen using Midori instead of Relay Kamome. However, I was told that no window seats were available on the Shinkansen portion of the trip.

Nevertheless, the next connection, Kamome 24, was still relatively empty, being more than 1 hour to departure.

I also managed to change my Nozomi reservation to a Sakura by splitting my seat reservations. More on that in the Sakura 558 article coming up.

I was issued with a single combined reserved seat ticket showing both my Kamome 24 and Relay Kamome 24 details side by side.

Heading through the Shinkansen fare gates. Goodbye, Nagasaki.

My Kamome 24 would be departing from Platform 13.

My Kamome 24 was already at Platform 13 with the doors opened, but the platform screen doors were still closed.

Looking out towards the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen line towards Takeo-Onsen. Nagasaki has a compact and efficient 4-track layout for a terminal station.

Many passengers gathered at the front of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Series Shinkansen for a picture of Japan’s newest Shinkansen train and line.

My Kamome 24 will be stopping at Isahaya, Shin-Ōmura, and Takeo-Onsen. Onward stations served by the Relay Kamome 24 towards Hakata are also listed, advertising as a single service.

The Kamome branding on the side of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Series Shinkansen.

The destination sign of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome 24 also states the destination as Hakata, even though the train cannot physically go there due to no Shinkansen track link being present.

Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen N700S Series Reserved Seat Car

The interior of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Series Shinkansen reserved seat cars. Car 3 has spaces available for wheelchairs.

Reserved seats on board the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Series Shinkansen are in a 2+2 formation, as compared to a regular 2+3 formation.

My window seat on board the Kamome 24.

The legroom available on board the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Series Shinkansen.

Nearby train amenities are listed on the train map at the back of the seat in front of me. Being an accessible car, most facilities can be found on board Car 3 already without needing to walk to other train cars.

2 2-pin power sockets are available in the middle armrest for each passenger to use 1.

A flip-out table is available from the middle armrest.

The train information screen at the ends of the train car advertises the change of trains required to continue travelling to Hakata.

Nevertheless, the Kamome 24 service is still advertised as bound for Hakata, even though the previous scrolling text says otherwise.

The accessible area on board Car 3 is wide with lots of space for passengers to manoeuvre around.

The very wide accessible toilet on board the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen N700S-8000 Series Shinkansen.

A wide multi-purpose room is also available. This is a separate room without toilet facilities.

A wash basin is located outside beside the train door.

A regular toilet is also available.

My Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome 24 departed from Nagasaki on time at 11.45pm.

Passing by Nishizaka Hill where the 26 Martyrs of Japan were executed by crucifixion on 5 February 1597.

Heading into the tunnel almost immediately after departing from Nagasaki.

Arriving at Isahaya Station.

Isahaya Station

Making a brief stop at Isahaya Station.

Heading through more tunnels.

Arriving at Shin-Ōmura Station.

Shin-Ōmura Station

Making a brief stop at Shin-Ōmura Station.

Heading through many valleys on viaducts in between tunnels.

Passing through Ureshino-Onsen Station.

Passing station information is also displayed on the information screens at the ends of the train car, useful for spotting stations along the way.

The next station is Takeo-Onsen. All change.

Arriving at Takeo-Onsen Station.

Takeo-Onsen Station

My Kamome 24 arrived at Takeo-Onsen Station on time at 12.13pm.

There is just 3 minutes before the connecting Relay Kamome 24 departs.

The Relay Kamome 24 is just across the island platform.