Nagato Railway Festival” (2023)

Start/End Dates:October 8, 2023(Sun)

Event Time: 10:00 AM～2:00 PM

Organizer: JR West Nagato Railway Department

In addition to the experience corner, there will be food and beverages, and a "Railroad Zero and X Quiz Contest".

In addition to various experiences such as riding in the driver's cab of a diesel train, listening to a conductor broadcast, taking commemorative photos in a children's uniform, and using a driving simulator (limited to 18 pairs), visitors can also enjoy food and drink from a kitchen car. There will also be a "Railroad Zero and X Quiz" event where the first 200 visitors will receive an original can badge (for elementary school students and younger) and other great prizes. Please bring the whole family!

Basic Info

Venue	JR Nagato Railway Dept.
Location	911 Higashifukagawa, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4101
Access	・Approx. 5 min. walk from JR Nagato City Station ・Approx. 45 min. drive from Mine IC of Chugoku Expressway
Parking	None Please use JR or other public transportation Substitute bus transportation is available on the Mine Line and San-in Line (between Nagato City and Kogushi) (https://trafficinfo.westjr.co.jp/sp/chugoku.htm)

Contact

JR West Nagato Railway Department
Phone Number: 0837-22-2607

Map

Notes

Please visit
・There is no parking at the venue. Please use public transportation such as JR trains when coming to the venue.
Buses are available on the Mine Line and Sanin Line (between Nagato City and Kogushi).

For your safety, our staff may ask you to park on the steps.
・There are some steps in the venue. Please be careful of your footing when walking.
・Planed events are subject to change or cancellation at short notice. Please understand.

sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top

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Details of the event

【Date】
Sunday, October 8, 10:00 – 14:00 (outdoor area until 13:00)
*Free admission, rain or shine (cancelled in case of stormy weather)

Contents

■ Railroad Events
・Diesel train driver’s cab ride
・Conductor broadcast experience using in-train broadcasting equipment
・Photographing with children wearing uniforms
・Driving simulator experience for driver training (experience time: approx. 10 min/set) *For families with children under elementary school age (first 18 sets only)
・Automatic track bicycle ride
・Railway Model train exhibit
・Emergency button experience at railroad crossing
・Viewing of train video
・Visualization of face panels
・Other game corner

■Nagato Police Station Booth
・Distribution of traffic safety and crime prevention goods
・Display of police cars

■ Senzaki Coast Guard Corner
・Try on Coast Guard uniforms
・Distribute Coast Guard goods
・Photo with Umimaru
・Umimaru balloon signboard and stuffed animals appear

■Kitchen car stalls by local food and beverage businesses
・Toraya Confectionery (Warabimochi drinks, soft-serve ice cream, etc.)
・NaNaya Farm (chicken curry, muffins, etc.)
・music&coffee (craft cola, pork bowl, etc.)
・BEARSkitchen (fried chicken, French fries, etc.)

Special Offers/Events】
▽The first 200 visitors will receive an original can badge at the reception desk (for children of elementary school age and younger).

▽Railway Zero & X Quiz Tournament
Starts at 13:00. Prizes will be given to the winners.