Kyushu Shinkansen Back on Track for Silver Week
The Kyushu Shinkansen will resume operations along its entire route on September 18 after suffering extensive track and other damage in the Kumamoto earthquake, raising hopes that the long-awaited restoration will help revive tourism in disaster-hit areas ahead of the Silver Week holiday period. (News On Japan)
Kumamoto Prefecture's main Kyushu Shinkansen line will recommence full operation on September 18, following extensive damage from the Kumamoto earthquake. Tourism operators are optimistic that the restored rail service, combined with the upcoming Silver Week holiday, will help revive tourism in the disaster-stricken region. The Shinkansen provides a crucial fast link to Fukuoka, the primary gateway to northern Kyushu, as well as connections to Kagoshima and western Japan.
Its return to full service is seen as essential for drawing visitors back to Kumamoto's tourist destinations, which have been struggling with a significant decline in visitors since the earthquake a month and a half ago.
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