Harry Potter × JR Kyushu Starts 11/14 | Schedule Differences Across 2 Train Types and Station Events

Article content updated: 2026-10-20 | Information checked: 2026-10-20

Starts on 11/14, Though Schedules Differ by Train and Event

The "Harry Potter × JR Kyushu – Magical Journey" campaign runs from 2026/11/14 to 2027/6/30. The 885 Series wrapped train is scheduled to start on 11/14, and the 787 Series on 2027/1/16.

On 10/15, Warner Bros. announced JR Kyushu wrapped trains and regional events. When planning an itinerary, you need to check the overall campaign period, train launch dates, and station plaza event dates separately. Events are not held at every venue across Kyushu on the opening day.

885 Series Starts in Month 11, 787 Series Starts in 2027/1

Train model	Scheduled wrapped train operation	Points to check
885 Series	From 2026/11/14 to around 2027/6	Operating sections for Sonic, Relay Kamome, etc. are listed
787 Series, 6-car train	From 2027/1/16 to around 2027/6	Operating sections for Nichirin, etc. are listed

This does not mean every service under each train name will be a wrapped train. According to the official announcement, operating schedules will be posted sequentially on the special website. If you plan to board a specific train, please check the operating information onthe JR Kyushu special website. Future operating schedules and current seat availability are not treated as the same thing here.

Station Plaza Events Held Sequentially Starting from Nagasaki

Venue	Station plaza event schedule
Nagasaki, Kamome Square	2026/12/12 and 13
Oita Station Plaza	2027/1/16 and 17
Miyazaki Station West Exit	2027/2/13 and 14
Kagoshima, AMU Plaza Square	2027/3/20 and 21
Hakata Station Plaza	2027/4/17 and 18
Kumamoto Station Shirakawa Exit Plaza	2027/5/15 and 16

This table shows the schedule for the special event "Hogwarts Hour." It is separate from the pop-up store dates—for example, the Nagasaki store is listed for 12/12–27 and the Oita store for 2027/1/16–2/7. Changes to venues or details can be checked onJR Kyushu’s event and store guideon the official site.

Check Stations for Taking Photos vs. Inside Ticket Gates for Collecting Stamps

Station decorations cover 8 stations: Hakata, Mojiko, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Kagoshima-Chuo, and Miyazaki. Meanwhile, the stamp rally is announced for 3 stations in each prefecture, totaling 21 stations. Your itinerary will differ depending on whether you only visit decorated stations or collect stamps.

Stamp stands are placed inside the ticket gates of participating stations. An admission ticket is required if you do not hold a valid rail ticket, and the official announcement notes that locations are divided between conventional lines and Shinkansen gates depending on the station. Check not only the station name but also which ticket gate area applies.

Check the 11/14 Opening Day Separately from Regular Operations Afterward

On 11/14, a departure ceremony at Hakata Station and a special limited express "Magical Journey" service are scheduled. This is an opening-day event, not a timetable for all trains during the campaign. Details on the ceremony venue, time, and special train can be checked viaWarner’s 10/15 announcement, and subsequent updates viathe JR Kyushu special websiteon the web.

Information verified: 2026/10/20. Schedules and operating plans are based on the 10/15 announcement and the JR Kyushu special website.

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