【50代の女1人旅】青春１８きっぷで日本縦断 枕崎→稚内 ①枕崎→広島　一日で232駅 19時間14分の旅　乗車距離約773km

【50代の女1人旅】青春１８きっぷで日本縦断 枕崎→稚内 ①枕崎→広島　一日で232駅 19時間14分の旅　乗車距離約773km

51-year-old woman In an attempt to regain her youth She will challenge herself to traverse Japan Using the Seishun 18 Ticket For five days, from morning till night She will be rocked by trains The starting point of her journey Is the southernmost terminus of the JR line, Makurazaki Known for its bonito hauls

It’s a port town facing the East China Sea Although this is the starting point Some preliminary preparations were necessary ① At major JR stations, purchase the “Seishun 18 Ticket” and the “Seishun 18 Ticket Hokkaido Shinkansen Option Ticket”

The Seishun 18 Ticket is a limited-time special ticket allowing for five uses or for five people on local and rapid JR trains. Priced at ¥12,050, it’s incredibly convenient at ¥2,410 per day, allowing unlimited travel. Although named “Youth 18,” it’s available to anyone, regardless of age.

However, it’s only available for purchase during student vacation periods. This time, a 51-year-old woman Will traverse Japan with this ticket There are many of them, but Only this one will be used ② Make hotel reservations at starting and transit points! Also, there’s one more thing that shouldn’t be forgotten!

Let’s get started for now! Unable to arrive the day before, she stayed overnight at Kagoshima Central Station And will begin her journey from the first train of the day on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line the next morning Travel distance: Approx. 773 km, 232 stations The journey from Makurazaki to Hiroshima

Will take 19 hours and 14 minutes Let’s start the journey promptly Boarding the 4:48 train bound for Yamakawa Since she’ll be continuously riding She should have bought plenty of food beforehand All the convenience stores around the station are closed before opening… This was the preparation I neglected

Please make sure to stock up on food the day before! The train hasn’t arrived yet… Oh! Here it comes! A bright yellow train! Covered with rapeseed flowers! Box seats seem to be predominant! Having the whole car to herself Her most important belongings Essential confidential documents With many difficult kanji characters

Boarding at 4:48 in the morning Arriving in Hiroshima at 12:02 at night Rattling on a diesel train She brought cushions She will transfer to a train bound for Makurazaki Station We’ve arrived at the Makurazaki Line. It’s a single-car train. The yellow one is heading back to Kagoshima Central,

While the red one is bound for Makurazaki. There are lots of students heading towards Makurazaki! Diesel trains in the morning light look cool. Next is Nishidayama Station. Take a good look. Yes, this is the JR line. The southernmost station of the JR line, Nishidayama Station. I’ll say it again! Nishidayama Station.

Just before Makurazaki Station, in Satsuma Bankushi, There’s Kagoshima Fisheries High School, so (?). Many high school students got off. Yes. This is Makurazaki Station. The starting and ending stations of the south and north. From here, Jr Kyushu, What was it again? And to JR Hokkaido Wakkanai.

A port town known for its bonito hauls, facing the East China Sea. By riding this train, the journey across Japan begins. Exciting. Well then, From now on, I’m departing. I’m going on a journey across Japan. The journey has finally begun. Diesels, you know, I thought they were smoothly going clunk clunk, rattling,

But then, they go wheeeen, And sometimes they get really strong, and at that moment, It’s, well, kinda Sort of scary. Uncomfortable, you know? That kind of feeling. Smooth. Not smooth. In front of us is Mount Kaimondake, also known as “Satsuma Fuji.” A conical active volcano that juts into the East China Sea.

Once again, we’ve arrived at the southernmost station. Overflowing charisma, That station shining in golden brilliance, Is bursting with captivating charm. The opposite side being the sea is also amazing! Transfer to the Kagoshima Central-bound train on the opposite platform. Be careful as there are fewer trains. Remember!

A refreshing view of Kagoshima Bay on the right-hand side of the train. Every train has a toilet, so it’s reassuring. There’s hardly any food for sale. My stomach started growling because I haven’t eaten anything except milk tea since morning. Ahead is Sakurajima, It always seems to be emitting steam.

It’s a conical active volcano jutting into the East China Sea. Before changing trains, I need to go shopping! The bento shop and convenience store have long queues. There’s no time to line up~ I must catch the 10:29 train bound for Kawauchi. Oh, it’s already here. I have to board quickly. It’s almost full.

Looks like there are seats like this too. Anyway, I bought bread from the stall. The hanging straps are like a merry-go-round♥ Sitting on these hard makeshift chairs, my buttocks are slightly sore. But I’m still okay! However, it’s still bearable!

The opposite train was 4 minutes late, so this train will also be 4 minutes late. As it’s a single track through the mountains, if the opposite train is delayed, This train would also be delayed to avoid a collision, So we waited at the station for about 4 minutes.

The JR Hisatsu Line connecting Kagoshima and Kumamoto has sections closed due to flood damage, You can buy a free ticket for 2,100 yen if you show the Seishun 18 ticket. As of 11:20, the Izumi-Yatsushiro section was announced as “closed.” Since I’ve got the free ticket, I have no choice but to go!

We proceed while admiring the beautiful Karasuhama coast. The previously suspended Izumi-Yatsushiro section has been restored. The sea looks beautiful. Transfer to the train bound for Yatsushiro departing from Izumi. It’s full of Kumamon! And finally, on the Kumamon train, something could be done! That is, satisfying my stomach★

I’m finally allowed to eat solid food. Please forgive me. This is my first meal of the day. The scenery outside the window Changes swiftly, it’s amazing. This is it. Goodbye, “Hisatsu Orange Railway”. See you again, “JR Kyushu”. Now boarding the Kagoshima Main Line again, heading to Tosu.

No elevators or escalators, it’s quite common. The Tosu-bound train feels cool, like Louboutin. It’s the local high school students’ way of commuting. Oh, it’s more like the Kamado Tanjirou Indigo version. The seats have changed from boxes to long benches. There are also electronic display boards. Modern, huh? Very modern.

Things are going smoothly. Feeling great ♥ Feels like home to me. Now transferring to the Moji-bound train. Since it originates at Hainuzuka, there’s a high chance of getting a seat. You can even take leisurely face photos. Familiar scenery from the indigo benches.

It takes about two and a half hours from Hainuzuka to Moji. No passengers at all. Feels like I’m the only one left after everyone evacuated. Just like in a movie. The whole world evacuated, and then I’m here. Got crowded after Fukuoka, though. But now it’s full.

Now on the Sanyo Main Line to Shimonoseki, passing through the Kanmon Tunnel to Honshu. Everyone’s very excited, marching hurriedly. All this excitement on the train! Hurry, hurry, everyone’s rushing. This train is something else! The lights inside went out, and I felt like I disappeared from the map. Then suddenly came back.

Back in an instant. Everyone seems to be in a hurry. City folks are always busy, huh. Teehee. Trains keep coming non-stop. There’s a 30-minute wait until the 7:35 PM train to Shin-Yamaguchi. Gotta step out and grab something to eat. What should I get? I want something warm.

I want udon but they close at 7. They close at 7. Got a hamburger to go. Not many people, but there are escalators. Quite a city-like station. Nobody’s eating bentos on the platform. But I’ve only had bread since morning, so I’m starving. I’m like the Very Hungry Caterpillar. I’ll eat quietly.

Oh, the train’s here, I have to get on! Last three trains of the day! These cross seats are nostalgic. I’ll be sitting on this chair for 1 hour and 10 minutes. First salad in 100 years. Ah, finally feeling settled in my stomach. I’ve been starving all day.

Somehow, I feel relaxed now that I’m here. And I’m going to doze off. Where am I? Who am I? Get up for now! Find the signs! Yes! Hiroshima! To get there, I need the 9:05 train to Iwakuni. And I’m at Shin-Yamaguchi. I blacked out for a moment, but I’ve arrived at Shin-Yamaguchi Station.

Next stop, Iwakuni. And then Hiroshima. Almost there! Just two more trains! This might be the toughest day of my journey across Japan! If I can overcome this, I’ll be there. Just two more to go! Seats are box and cross seats. Two hours to Iwakuni.

Quickly transferring to the 11:05 train to Saijo on the opposite platform. Wow! This is the last train! Just one more! After the 56-minute train ride, I’ll arrive in Hiroshima. 773 kilometers from the southernmost station. It’ll take me there just by sitting. Woke up at 4 am, caught the 4:48 train,

Passed through 232 stations, traveled 773 kilometers. A 19-hour and 14-minute journey. Hiroshima Station is huge. But quite chilly. Everything seems closed. I wanted to eat okonomiyaki, but it’s not possible. So, maybe I’ll go to a convenience store. It might be closed too if it’s not a station. So, let’s see. Somewhere,

Today, along with changing trains, I’ve been worrying about food all day. Feeling like Today, from Makurazaki to Hiroshima, Thank you for watching until the end. Now I’ll check into the hotel and tomorrow, I’ll aim for Yokohama on the first train.

女51歳　青春18きっぷの使用は30年ぶり。
鉄道全くの初心者ですが、憧れていた日本縦断の旅に挑戦しました。

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