- By Shinkansen. (Departing from Hakata Station). Change to Limited Express Super Yakumo at Okayama. 15 trains a day. Approx. 4 hours including Super Yakumo. Fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, excluding Nozomi trains.
- By Shinkansen. (Departing from Hakata Station). Change to Limited Express Super Oki at Shin Yamaguchi. 3 trains a day. Approx. 4 hours 20 min. Fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, excluding Nozomi trains.