[Nitetsu Group] “Music Train 2025” to run on Saturday, September 27th!
Nishitsu Group Press release: September 2, 2025 To Members of the Press “Music Train 2025” to run on Saturday, September 27th! Last year’s hugely popular Music Train is back, more powerful than ever! Nishitetsu Railroad will be running a “Music Train” between Hanabatake Station and Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station on Saturday, September 27, 2025, allowing passengers to enjoy live classical music on board the train. This train will be running for the second time, following last year’s service, which was well received by many customers. This train will run as a pre-event for the music event “MUSIC CITY TENJIN 2025” (hereinafter “MCT”), which will be held on September 27th and 28th. On the day, a stellar lineup including members of the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra (Kyushu Symphony Orchestra), Kyushu’s only professional orchestra, and former Kyushu Symphony Orchestra violist Norimichi Yamashita, also known as “Yama-chan,” will perform in six carriages, offering a string quartet and violin duo performance. This year, we’ll be using carriages with long seats to create an even greater sense of unity between the performers and the audience. As a new initiative, the train will stop at the Chikugo River Bridge for five minutes, allowing passengers to enjoy the extraordinary experience of viewing the magnificent scenery of the Chikugo Plain while listening to a professional performance. As a special gift for boarding, passengers will receive a special decorated chocolate set exclusive to this train. On the day of the event, the Kyushu University Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a “Mini Classical Music Concert” at Tokimeki Square in Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station from noon, welcoming passengers aboard the Music Train with wonderful music. After enjoying classical music on the train and in the stations, be sure to visit one of the MCTs being held at various locations in Tenjin. Through the operation of the Music Train and the holding of Mini Classical Concerts, we strive to raise awareness of Tenjin as a “City of Music” and create excitement in the town. We also aim to make Nishitetsu trains a beloved train for the local community for many years to come.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/805/17692-805-1e74f9d29697405996509db40bd7cbf6-1000×750.jpg Scenes from the Mini Classical Music Concert (2024) ■ Overview of “Music Train 2025” [Operation Dates] Saturday, September 27, 2025 Departing Hanabatake Station at 10:39 ⇒ Arriving Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station at 12:03 ※Hanabatake Station is for boarding only, and Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station is for disembarking only. [Operation schedule]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/805/17692-805-0f691e07629db1793a91cf2aae2cd1af-679×244.jpg *This may be subject to change depending on operating conditions. ・Enjoy live music on a moving train ・Get up close to the performers and enjoy the live sound of the instruments ・
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/805/17692-805-a10eb60f3b2a103aeb8597a58699e4f8-361×342.png Music Train exclusive headmark [Capacity] 192 people (32 seats x 6 cars) [Vehicle Used] 9000 Series, 7-Car Set (Long Seat Type) *After your application, we will contact you separately to specify your car number. Please board the designated car. (Unreserved seating in car No.) [Price] Adults: 2,000 yen Children: 1,000 yen *Includes the fare (one way) from Hanabatake Station to Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station. [Application Deadline] Friday, September 5, 2025, 12:30 PM – Friday, September 12, 2025, 6:00 PM *Applications are accepted on a
first-come, first-served basis. Applications will close once capacity is reached. ※Each person may apply for up to two seats. [How to Apply] Please apply through the Nishitetsu Travel special website below. Special site is Click here
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/805/17692-805-aa3e79efa914b3533db8c65ca5b4184b-240×240.png Also accessible via QR code ■ Overview of the “Tokimeki Hiroba Mini Classical Music Concert” [Date and Time] Saturday, September 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM During the above time slot, there will be three performances, each lasting approximately 20-30 minutes. [Venue] Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station North Exit Concourse (Tokimeki Plaza) [Performer] Kyushu University Philharmonic Orchestra Founded in 1909, this student orchestra is one of the oldest in Japan, with
approximately 100 students from various universities in Fukuoka, primarily Kyushu University. It is also known for being the first Japanese orchestra to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in 1924.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/17692/805/17692-805-bed688e6b7192c1006d20b87aef326b4-414×311.jpg Kyushu University Philharmonic Orchestra website: Click here (Reference) Overview of “MUSIC CITY TENJIN 2025” [Date and time] Saturday, September 27, 2025, Sunday, September 28, 2025 12:00-20:00 (scheduled) [Meeting venue] Fureai Plaza on the west side of Fukuoka City Hall (1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City), Other special venues in various locations in Tenjin [Content] A music event to conclude “Fukuoka Music Month” (※). Special stages will be set up throughout the Tenjin area, including the main stage at Fureai Hiroba on the west side of Fukuoka City Hall, with numerous artists performing, filling Fukuoka and Tenjin with music. MUSIC CITY TENJIN 2025 HP is here ※Fukuoka Music Month September in Fukuoka is “Fukuoka Music Month,” with music events held throughout the city every week. In the Tenjin area, you can enjoy music all over town, including MCT, “TENJIN SHOWTIME” (sponsored by the We Love Tenjin Council), a music event that utilizes open spaces such as public open spaces and plazas, and the “Giant Staircase Piano” at Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station. Additionally, ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. will be hosting its first-ever “CULTURE MONTH,” an event where you can enjoy art, music, and food with all five senses.
