Japan railway festivals scheduled for late 2026

Various railway-themed festivals and public events are scheduled across Japan throughout late 2026.

In Ishikawa Prefecture, JR West will host a public viewing of the Hakusan General Rolling Stock Depot on November 28. The event, which requires prior lottery-based application for 6,000 participants, will feature Shinkansen component displays, photo opportunities, and activities in collaboration with Hakusan City. Additionally, IR Ishikawa Railway will hold the ‘IR Ishikawa Railway Festa 2026’ at Kanazawa Station on October 17, featuring talk shows, quizzes, and merchandise sales.

In Aomori Prefecture, multiple events are planned for November 3. JR East will hold the ‘Azumashi Festa 2026’ at Hirosaki Station in collaboration with Konan Railway, offering rail scooter experiences, simulator tours, and special train runs. Simultaneously, the ‘Hachinohe Station Festival’ will take place at Hachinohe Station, featuring train simulator experiences, diorama displays, and local sweets.