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Japan announces various railway-themed events and luxury cruises

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Various railway-themed events and special services are scheduled across Japan for late 2026 and early 2027.

In Niigata and Fukushima, Echigo Tokimeki Railway will run the luxury “Setsugekka” resort train on the Tadami Line for two days in October 2026, offering a premium cruise experience priced at 110,000 yen per person.

To celebrate “Railway Day” on October 14, JR Kyushu will host a series of events from October 2026 to January 2027 across Kyushu and Tokyo, featuring vehicle inspections, simulator experiences, and mini-train operations. Similarly, Miyoshi City will hold a railway event on October 10, 2026, featuring steam locomotive headmarks and various hands-on activities.

Other regional highlights include the Otsu Line Thanksgiving Festival by Keihan Electric Railway on November 7, the Bus Festival 2026 at Ohi Racecourse in Tokyo on September 26, and a commemorative revival run of the “Sayonara Furusato Ginga Line” in Hokkaido on October 11 to mark the 20th anniversary of the line's closure.

Entities

Echigo Tokimeki Railway · JR Kyushu · Keihan Electric Railway · Kyushu · Mie Prefectural Museum · Mie Prefecture · Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation

Sources

紅葉ピークの秘境路線を貸切列車で往く リゾート列車「雪月花」が只見線を2日間限定で特別運行、1人11万円のプレミアム鉄道旅 - 観光経済新聞 [www.kankokeizai.com]
第33回 鉄道の日イベントを開催します！ [www.the-miyanichi.co.jp]
電車の魅力を体感できる企画目白押し 京阪が11月７日に「大津線感謝祭」／滋賀 | トラベルニュースat旅行情報 [tourism.travelnews.co.jp]
バスの日イベント バスまつり2026in大井競馬場開催のお知らせ – バスファン（BUSFAN） [busfan.jp]
10月11日運転 ふるさと銀河線廃止20周年記念特別企画 リバイバル列車「さよなら・ふるさと銀河線号」の旅の参加者募集｜鉄道イベント｜2026年9月15日掲載｜鉄道ファン・railf. jp [railf.jp]
九州各地と東京で鉄道の魅力を体感できるイベントが目白押し！JR九州“第33回 鉄道の日イベント” [dtimes.jp]
「三次鉄道イベント」の開催について [prtimes.jp]