Bakumatsu ISHIN” – The Start of 2016 Operation Start Event

A commemorative event will be held at JR Asasa Station on the day the service begins.

The event will include a historical performance by the Restoration Caravan on the theme of the Satcho Alliance, and giveaways for the first 50 visitors.

In addition, local governments along the route will welcome passengers on board the train with PR for tourism and gifts and other hospitality.

From Nagato City, "Nagato Sightseeing Attendants" will welcome you!

We hope you will come to the venue on the day of the event and enjoy a trip to the areas along the "Bakumatsu ISHIN" train.

*A JR ticket or admission ticket is required to enter the station.

date(s) (e.g. for exhibition)

Saturday, March 19, 2008

Location

JR Asasa Station, platform 1 (8-3 Okita, Oaza-Atsusa, Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi 757-0001, Japan)

Commemorative Ceremony (9:15-10:00)

*In the event of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled or the content may be changed.

Restoration Caravan Historical Performance

Neitaro Taiko Performance

Ribbon cutting

Departure signal (departure at 9:51)

Distribution of commemorative gifts (first 50 arrivals)

Numbered tickets will be distributed from 9:00 on the day of the event at platform 1 of JR Asasa Station.

You will receive a bottle of local sake, a specialty of the local Sanyo Onoda City (Age verification may be required.) (Age verification may be required).

Distribution of tourist brochures and photography services

Staff members will distribute sightseeing pamphlets, greet mascot characters of the areas along the route, and provide photo-taking services.

Hospitality at major stations along the line on the day of the event

Onboard train between Asa Station and Mine Station (Sanyo Onoda City and Mine City)

Distribution of sweets and pamphlets by Sanyo Onoda Tourist Association

Distribution of pamphlets and roasted chestnut bean-jam buns (made with chestnuts) by Marron Musume

Atsuho Station (Mine City)

Banners were displayed by the staff of the Atsuho Regional Exchange Station.

The station was decorated with Bonbori lanterns to welcome visitors.

Mine Station (Mine City) (Arrival time: 10:13)

Mascot character "Maron-chan" welcomes you.

Mine Nigiwai Station banners were displayed by Mine Nigiwai Station staff.

●Ofuku Station (Mine City) (Arrival time: 10:22)

Banners were displayed by the Oofuku Regional Exchange Station staff.

Shibuki Station - Nagato Yumoto Station (Nagato City)

Hand-waving around the hot spring resort area by local residents

Nagato Yumoto Station (Nagato City) (Arrival time: 10:39)

Welcoming and hand-waving by the Yumoto Onsen Proprietresses' Association

●In the train between Nagato Yumoto Station and Nagato City Station (Nagato City)

The Yumoto Onsen Hot Springs are promoted by the Nagato Sightseeing Attendants and Yumoto Onsen Elements and Yumoto famous sweets are distributed.

Higashi Hagi Station (Hagi City) (Arrival time: 11:21 a.m.)

A little present by Kiheitai (distribution of Hagiyaki teacups)

Mascot character "Haginian" welcomes you. Haginian", our mascot character, welcomes you to our booth.

Hagi City Tourism Association staff displaying banners

Bakumatsu ISHIN-go" Operation Information

Operation period: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from March 19 (Sat) to June 26 (Sun)

*The first train to connect to Asa Station will be the Kodama No. 727 (arriving at 9:46) from the Hiroshima direction and the Kodama No. 736 (arriving at 9:43) from the Hakata and Kokura directions.

For inquiries, please contact

Yamaguchi Prefecture Tourism Promotion Division, Yamaguchi Team

TEL: 083-933-3160