JR Kyushu (Kyushu Railway Company) will hold an anniversary ceremony on July 20 (Mon, holiday) to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Miyazaki Airport Line's opening on July 18, 2026. On the same day, a special commemorative train using the "713 series," a train associated with the Miyazaki Airport Line, will also be operated. Anyone can ride by purchasing a ticket. Since its opening in 1996, the Miyazaki Airport Line has served as a major artery for airport access, supporting tourism, business, and local life for 30 years. The ceremony will be attended by the governors of Miyazaki Prefecture and Miyazaki City, as well as other stakeholders, to celebrate this new chapter. 1. Ceremony Overview (1) Date and Time: July 20, 2026 (Mon, holiday) Approx. 11:00 - Approx. 11:40 (2) Location: Miyazaki Airport Station (3) Attendees: Distinguished Guests - Shunji Kono, Governor of Miyazaki Prefecture - Tomonori Kiyoyama, Mayor of Miyazaki City - Yasuo Shimada, Director of Miyazaki Airport, Osaka Regional Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism - Hiroyasu Nagayama, Representative Director and President of Miyazaki Airport Building Co., Ltd. Organizer - Yoji Furumiya, Representative Director, President and Executive Officer, JR Kyushu 2. Commemorative Special Train (Operated with 713 Series) To celebrate this new beginning, a special train using the 713 series, which is associated with the Miyazaki Airport Line, will be operated. [Downbound] Departing from Minami-Miyazaki Station Arriving at Miyazaki Airport Station Departs 11:17 Arrives 11:24 [Upbound] Departing from Miyazaki Airport Station Arriving at Minami-Miyazaki Station Arriving at Miyazaki Station Departs 11:36 Arrives 11:42 Arrives 11:48 - All customers who purchase a ticket can use this service. - Operation times and other details may change depending on the transportation situation on the day. - For more information, please check at your nearest station or on the JR Kyushu website.