{"id":2381,"date":"2019-01-30T15:28:51","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T15:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/?p=2381"},"modified":"2026-04-26T06:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T06:40:33","slug":"japan-with-kids-amazing-activities-for-train-loving-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/japan-with-kids-amazing-activities-for-train-loving-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan With Kids- Amazing Activities For Train Loving Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><style>\r\n.tr-article { font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; color: #222; }\r\n.tr-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A2744 0%, #2C3E6B 100%); border-radius: 12px; padding: 2.5rem 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }\r\n.tr-hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 180px; height: 60px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); 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One Piece Shinkansen, Pok\u00e9mon train & more. Updated 2026.\r\nFocus Keyword: japan with kids trains\r\nSecondary Keywords: japan train family, shinkansen kids, themed trains japan family, pokemon train japan, one piece shinkansen, japan scenic railway kids\r\nTags: japan with kids, japan trains family, shinkansen kids, themed trains japan, pokemon train, one piece shinkansen, scenic railways japan\r\nCategory: Asia with Kids\r\n=======================================================\r\n-->\r\n<div class=\"tr-article\"><!-- HERO -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-hero\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-hero-sub\">Updated for 2026 \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 From Shinkansen to Cat Stationmasters<\/p>\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan with Kids Who Love Trains: The Ultimate Family Rail Guide<\/h1>\r\n<p class=\"tr-hero-tagline\">No country on earth does trains like Japan. And no country rewards train-obsessed children quite as completely.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-badges\"><span class=\"tr-badge\">All ages<\/span> <span class=\"tr-badge\">Shinkansen \u00b7 Themed trains \u00b7 Scenic railways<\/span> <span class=\"tr-badge\">One Piece \u00b7 Pok\u00e9mon \u00b7 Hello Kitty<\/span> <span class=\"tr-badge\">2026 updated<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- INTRO -->\r\n<p class=\"tr-intro\">Japan&#8217;s railway network is extraordinary by any measure \u2014 27,000 kilometers of track, trains that run to the second, and a culture that genuinely loves trains the way most countries love cars. For families with children who are obsessed with trains, Japan is not just a good destination. It is the destination. Themed trains decorated entirely in Pok\u00e9mon, One Piece, and Hello Kitty. Scenic mountain railways with views that make adults forget to talk. A cat who works as a stationmaster and has been doing so since 2007. And the Shinkansen \u2014 the bullet train \u2014 which remains, after all these years, one of the most genuinely exciting experiences available to any child on earth.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-body\">This guide covers everything: the Shinkansen and how to ride it with children, the themed trains worth planning your route around, the most scenic railways in the country, the railway museums that train-obsessed children will want to stay in all day, and the practical information to make it all work. Consider this your briefing before the journey begins.<\/p>\r\n<!-- TOC -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-toc\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-toc-title\">In this guide<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><a href=\"#shinkansen\">The Shinkansen \u2014 everything families need to know<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#themed\">Themed trains \u2014 Pok\u00e9mon, One Piece, Hello Kitty &amp; more<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#scenic\">Scenic railways \u2014 Japan&#8217;s most beautiful train journeys<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#cat\">The Cat Stationmaster of Wakayama<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#museums\">Railway museums for families<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#tips\">Practical tips \u2014 JR Pass, Suica &amp; traveling with children<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#itinerary\">A train-focused family itinerary<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"tr-divider\" \/><!-- SHINKANSEN -->\r\n<div id=\"shinkansen\" class=\"tr-section\"><span class=\"tr-section-emoji\">\ud83d\ude84<\/span>\r\n<h2 class=\"tr-section-title\">The Shinkansen \u2014 Everything Families Need to Know<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"tr-body\">The bullet train is the spine of Japan travel and, for train-obsessed children, the experience they will talk about longest. Here is what makes it so remarkable: it runs at up to 320 km\/h. It is quieter inside than most city buses. It arrives at the second it is scheduled to arrive \u2014 the average delay across the entire Shinkansen network is measured in tens of seconds per year. And when it enters a station, it does so with a precision that train-loving children find completely hypnotic.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-body\">The most important line for families visiting Japan is the <strong>Tokaido\/Sanyo Shinkansen<\/strong> \u2014 the route connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. This is the busiest high-speed railway in the world, and the journey between Tokyo and Kyoto (2h15m at Nozomi speed, 2h40m on the slightly slower Hikari) passes Mount Fuji on clear days \u2014 visible from the right-hand side heading west. Assign window seats accordingly and have cameras ready around 40\u201350 minutes after leaving Tokyo.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-personal\">My youngest saw Fuji from the Shinkansen window on our first trip to Japan. She had been half asleep. She wasn&#8217;t afterwards. She pressed her face against the glass and stayed there for the rest of the journey. The mountain does something to people. Even when they weren&#8217;t expecting it.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-info-row\"><span class=\"tr-pill\">Tokyo \u2192 Kyoto: <strong>2h15m (Nozomi) \/ 2h40m (Hikari)<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"tr-pill\">Tokyo \u2192 Osaka: <strong>2h30m (Nozomi)<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"tr-pill\">Tokyo \u2192 Hiroshima: <strong>3h45m (Nozomi)<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"tr-pill\">Max speed: <strong>320 km\/h<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-tip\"><span class=\"tr-tip-label\">The Mount Fuji window tip<\/span> Fuji is visible from the right-hand side when traveling west (Tokyo \u2192 Kyoto\/Osaka). Reserve seats in column D or E (window seats on the right). Best views approximately 40\u201350 minutes after leaving Tokyo. Clear days: November to February. Cloud-covered more often in summer. Check the forecast \u2014 if it&#8217;s clear, position your train-obsessed child at the window 30 minutes before the expected sighting.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-tip\"><span class=\"tr-tip-label\">Traveling on the Shinkansen with children \u2014 practical notes<\/span> Book reserved seats \u2014 don&#8217;t travel with children in unreserved carriages, especially with luggage. Family compartments (Multi-Purpose Rooms) are available on most trains for nursing, changing, or a brief escape \u2014 they&#8217;re small but useful. The Shinkansen&#8217;s food trolley sells bento boxes, coffee, and snacks; buying a station bento before boarding is the better option. Send heavy luggage ahead by takkyubin (luggage delivery service, ~\u00a51,500\u20132,500\/bag) \u2014 traveling light on a bullet train is infinitely more relaxing.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-boxout\"><span class=\"tr-boxout-icon\">\ud83c\udf71<\/span>\r\n<div><span class=\"tr-boxout-label\">Ekiben \u2014 The Shinkansen&#8217;s Best Secret<\/span> Ekiben (\u99c5\u5f01) are station lunchboxes sold at major Shinkansen stations, and they are one of Japan&#8217;s great unsung pleasures. Each major station has its own regional specialty \u2014 Kyoto sells kyo-bento with seasonal Kyoto vegetables and tofu; Tokyo has a famous wagyu beef version; Hiroshima has oyster bento. For train-obsessed children, buying an ekiben from the station before departure and eating it on the Shinkansen is itself a ritual \u2014 the kind of detail that turns a train journey into an experience. Budget \u00a51,000\u20131,800 per person. The best ekiben sell out early; arrive at the station 20\u201330 minutes before departure.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"tr-divider\" \/><!-- THEMED TRAINS -->\r\n<div id=\"themed\" class=\"tr-section\"><span class=\"tr-section-emoji\">\ud83c\udfa8<\/span>\r\n<h2 class=\"tr-section-title\">Themed Trains \u2014 Pok\u00e9mon, One Piece, Hello Kitty &amp; More<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"tr-body\">Japan&#8217;s railway companies operate a remarkable range of character-themed trains \u2014 fully decorated inside and out, with themed merchandise, announcements, and occasional meet-and-greets. They function as normal trains on normal routes, which means you can combine the experience with actual travel. Here are the ones worth planning around in 2026:<\/p>\r\n<!-- ONE PIECE -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-train\">\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-header tr-blue\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-title tr-title-blue\">\ud83c\udff4\u200d\u2620\ufe0f One Piece Shinkansen<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-route\">Shin-Osaka \u2194 Hakata (Fukuoka) \u00b7 Sanyo Shinkansen<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tags\"><span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-new\">Launched 2025<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-all\">All ages<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-updated\">Active 2026<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-body\">Launched in April 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sanyo Shinkansen, the One Piece Shinkansen runs three themed trains named &#8220;Setouchi Blue,&#8221; &#8220;Tony Tony Chopper,&#8221; and &#8220;Monkey D. Luffy&#8221; \u2014 each with full exterior artwork of the Straw Hat crew and themed interior elements including automatic door designs, washbasin decoration, and seat headrest covers. The onboard chime plays &#8220;We Are!&#8221; \u2014 the first opening theme of the One Piece anime. Special announcements feature original character recordings at certain stations. For families with One Piece fans, this is currently the most exciting character train in Japan.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tip\"><strong>Practical info 2026<\/strong> The One Piece Shinkansen is covered by the JR Pass \u2014 no extra charge beyond your standard reservation fee. Check the JR West website for current operation schedules, as not every Shin-Osaka to Hakata service uses the themed trains. One Piece merchandise is available at select JR West station shops along the route.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- HELLO KITTY -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-train\">\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-header tr-red\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-title tr-title-red\">\ud83c\udf80 Hello Kitty Shinkansen \u2014 Last Chance<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-route\">Shin-Osaka \u2194 Hakata \u00b7 Sanyo Shinkansen (500 series)<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tags\"><span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-limited\">\u26a0\ufe0f Retiring spring 2026<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-all\">All ages<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-body\">The Hello Kitty Shinkansen \u2014 one of the most photographed trains in Japan since its launch in 2018 \u2014 is retiring in spring 2026. JR West confirmed the end of operations in October 2025, though the exact final date has not yet been announced. If you&#8217;re visiting in the window before it stops running, this is a now-or-never experience. Car 1 (&#8220;Hello! Plaza&#8221;) has a Sanrio merchandise shop; Car 2 (&#8220;Kawaii! Room&#8221;) is the fully themed pink passenger car with purple seats and photo areas. Special farewell events, meet-and-greets with Hello Kitty on selected days, and commemorative merchandise are available for the final run period.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-warn\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Final operation \u2014 verify before booking<\/strong> As of April 2026, the Hello Kitty Shinkansen is in its final weeks of operation. Check the official JR West website (westjr.co.jp) and the Hello Kitty Shinkansen page for current operation days and the confirmed final date before planning your visit around this train.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tip\"><strong>Also: Hello Kitty HARUKA<\/strong> The Hello Kitty HARUKA \u2014 the airport express connecting Kansai International Airport with Osaka and Kyoto \u2014 continues operating until summer 2027. If you&#8217;re flying into KIX, this is the most accessible Hello Kitty train experience and a genuinely memorable way to arrive. Runs every 30\u201340 minutes. Covered by the JR Pass.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- POKEMON -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-train\">\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-header tr-yellow\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-title tr-title-gold\">\u26a1 Pok\u00e9mon Trains \u2014 Multiple Routes<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-route\">Tohoku Region \u00b7 Shikoku Island \u00b7 Miyazaki Prefecture<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tags\"><span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-all\">All ages<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-seasonal\">Seasonal \/ selected days<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-body\">Pok\u00e9mon trains appear across Japan in several forms. The <strong>Pok\u00e9mon With You<\/strong> train has operated since 2012 in the Tohoku region \u2014 designed to bring smiles to children after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami \u2014 with fully Pikachu-decorated carriages and a children&#8217;s play room onboard. The <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Exeggutor Train<\/strong> in Miyazaki Prefecture (December 2024 to March 2026) features the regional favorite Exeggutor. Shikoku Island has its beloved <strong>Anpanman Trains<\/strong> (a Japanese children&#8217;s character equivalent in cultural weight to Hello Kitty) covering three different routes with three distinct themed trains.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tip\"><strong>Tip<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon train schedules change frequently and are often seasonal. Check the JR Rail Pass blog (jrailpass.com) for the current lineup \u2014 they maintain an up-to-date list of all operating character trains in Japan.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- SUPER MARIO -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-train\">\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-header tr-orange\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-title tr-title-orange\">\ud83c\udf44 Super Mario Train \u2014 Kyushu<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-route\">Kyushu \u00b7 Various routes<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tags\"><span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-new\">Nov 2025 \u2013 Jun 2026<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-all\">All ages<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-body\">From November 2025 to June 2026, a Super Mario themed train operates on Kyushu, timed to coincide with the island&#8217;s various Mario-related promotions. For families combining Kyushu (One Piece territory, Huis Ten Bosch) with Nintendo fandom, this adds a delightful extra layer to the rail experience.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- DETECTIVE CONAN -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-train\">\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-header tr-purple\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-title tr-title-purple\">\ud83d\udd0d Detective Conan Train \u2014 Tottori<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-route\">San&#8217;in Kinki Line \u00b7 Western Japan<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tags\"><span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-all\">Ages 8+<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-scenic\">Scenic route<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-body\">The Detective Conan train runs in Tottori Prefecture \u2014 the hometown of Gosho Aoyama, creator of the series. The route passes through scenic coastal and mountain terrain in western Honshu. Tottori also has the only official Detective Conan museum in Japan. For families with older children who are fans of the series (which has run since 1994 and remains enormously popular), this is a genuine pilgrimage route.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-affiliate\"><span class=\"tr-affiliate-label\">Book character train tickets and JR Pass:<\/span> JR Pass (purchased before arriving in Japan) covers most character Shinkansen including the One Piece and Hello Kitty trains. Individual tickets available via the JR West website. Klook also sells JR Passes with English-language support. <br \/><em>\u2192 [\u05d4\u05db\u05e0\u05e1 \u05db\u05d0\u05df Klook affiliate link \u05dc-JR Pass]<\/em><\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"tr-divider\" \/><!-- SCENIC -->\r\n<div id=\"scenic\" class=\"tr-section\"><span class=\"tr-section-emoji\">\ud83c\udfd4<\/span>\r\n<h2 class=\"tr-section-title\">Scenic Railways \u2014 Japan&#8217;s Most Beautiful Train Journeys<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"tr-body\">Beyond the themed trains, Japan has a remarkable collection of scenic railways through mountain passes, along coastlines, and into villages that roads can barely reach. These are the journeys where train travel becomes something more than transport.<\/p>\r\n<!-- HAKONE TOZAN -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-train\">\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-header tr-green\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-title tr-title-green\">\ud83c\udf3f Hakone Tozan Railway \u2014 The Mountain Switchback<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-route\">Odawara \u2194 Gora \u00b7 Kanagawa Prefecture<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tags\"><span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-all\">All ages<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-scenic\">Scenic<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-body\">The Hakone Tozan Railway climbs from the town of Odawara up into the mountains of Hakone \u2014 and to do so, it uses a series of switchbacks (the train reverses direction three times on the ascent) that train-obsessed children find absolutely fascinating. The train passes through hydrangea forests that bloom spectacularly in June and July, and the journey to Gora takes about 40 minutes. From Gora, a cable car continues up to the Owakudani volcanic zone. This is one of the great short railway journeys in Japan and a standard part of any Hakone visit.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tip\"><strong>Tip<\/strong> The Hakone Free Pass (available from Odawara or Shinjuku) covers the Hakone Tozan Railway, cable car, ropeway, and lake boat \u2014 excellent value for families spending 2+ days in Hakone.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- FUJIKYU -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-train\">\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-header tr-blue\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-title tr-title-blue\">\ud83d\uddfb Fuji Excursion \u2014 Mount Fuji Limited Express<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-route\">Shinjuku (Tokyo) \u2194 Kawaguchiko \u00b7 Fuji Five Lakes<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tags\"><span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-all\">All ages<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-scenic\">Fuji views<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-new\">Reservation recommended<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-body\">The Fuji Excursion is a dedicated limited express service from Shinjuku directly to Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mount Fuji, taking approximately 2 hours. The train is comfortable, scenic, and the final approach into the Fuji Five Lakes area offers stunning mountain views. Designed for tourists, it has comfortable seating and large windows. Children who didn&#8217;t get a clear view of Fuji from the Shinkansen often get their moment on this service.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- SAGANO -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-train\">\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-header tr-green\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-title tr-title-green\">\ud83c\udf32 Sagano Scenic Railway \u2014 The Bamboo Canyon<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-route\">Saga-Arashiyama \u2194 Kameoka \u00b7 Kyoto<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tags\"><span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-all\">All ages<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-scenic\">Scenic<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-new\">Book ahead<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-body\">A narrow-gauge scenic railway running 7.3 km along the Hozu River gorge through bamboo forests and steep canyon walls in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto. Open-sided carriages (there is a fully enclosed carriage for bad weather) let the forest and river air in completely. The journey takes about 25 minutes and ends near the Kameoka area, from where you can return by traditional flat-bottomed boat (the Hozu River boat journey) or train. One of the most atmospheric train experiences in Japan and easily combined with a Kyoto visit.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tip\"><strong>Booking tip<\/strong> Tickets sell out weeks ahead during peak seasons (spring cherry blossom, autumn leaves). Book online as early as possible. The open-sided &#8220;The Romantic Train&#8221; carriage is the most popular \u2014 specifically request it when booking.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- SHIKOKU -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-train\">\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-header tr-purple\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-title tr-title-purple\">\ud83c\udf8b Shikoku&#8217;s Yodo River Railway &amp; Anpanman Route<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-route\">Kochi \u2194 Uwajima \u00b7 Shikoku Island<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tags\"><span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-all\">Best: ages 2\u20138<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-scenic\">Scenic island route<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-body\">Shikoku Island is Japan&#8217;s least-visited main island \u2014 quieter, more rural, and home to one of the country&#8217;s most delightful character trains. The Anpanman trains (a beloved Japanese children&#8217;s character, a kind of bread-roll superhero) run across three scenic Shikoku routes, each with a different themed design. For families with very young children who may not know Pok\u00e9mon or One Piece yet, Anpanman is the right train \u2014 universally loved by Japanese toddlers and young children.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"tr-divider\" \/><!-- CAT STATIONMASTER -->\r\n<div id=\"cat\" class=\"tr-section\"><span class=\"tr-section-emoji\">\ud83d\udc31<\/span>\r\n<h2 class=\"tr-section-title\">The Cat Stationmaster of Wakayama<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"tr-body\">This one requires a detour, but for the right family \u2014 the one whose children find a cat in a stationmaster&#8217;s hat to be completely reasonable \u2014 it is absolutely worth it.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train\">\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-header tr-yellow\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-title tr-title-gold\">\ud83d\udc31 Wakayama Electric Railway \u2014 Tama Densha (Cat Train)<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-train-route\">Wakayama Station \u2194 Kishi Station \u00b7 Wakayama Prefecture<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tags\"><span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-all\">All ages<\/span> <span class=\"tr-tag tr-tag-scenic\">Countryside<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-body\">The Kishigawa Line in Wakayama Prefecture is famous for a remarkable reason: its stationmaster is a cat. The original Tama \u2014 a calico cat who lived at Kishi Station \u2014 was appointed Stationmaster in 2007 and credited with saving the struggling rural line through tourist interest. Tama passed away in 2015 but is succeeded by Nitama (the current Stationmaster, on duty at Kishi Station except Wednesdays and Thursdays) and Yontama (who works at Itakiso Station on selected days).<br \/><br \/>The train itself is the Tama Densha \u2014 white carriages covered in cat illustrations with actual ears at the front. The 14km route takes about 30 minutes through rural countryside. Kishi Station has a small Tama museum and shrine. The whole experience is quiet, charming, and completely unlike anywhere else in Japan.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-train-tip\"><strong>Getting there<\/strong> Wakayama is 1 hour from Osaka by JR. The Kishigawa Line departs from Wakayama Station. Check Nitama&#8217;s working schedule on the official Wakayama Electric Railway website before visiting \u2014 the cats have days off. A half-day from Osaka is entirely sufficient.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-personal\">A cat in a stationmaster&#8217;s hat, sitting at a desk inside a rural Japanese train station, with a queue of delighted tourists waiting to take her photograph. Nitama was completely unbothered. She looked exactly like a cat who had been doing this job for years and found it satisfactory. The children were absolutely certain they had found the best place in Japan. They may have been right.<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"tr-divider\" \/><!-- MUSEUMS -->\r\n<div id=\"museums\" class=\"tr-section\"><span class=\"tr-section-emoji\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n<h2 class=\"tr-section-title\">Railway Museums for Families<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"tr-body\">Japan has several world-class railway museums that train-obsessed children will want to stay in far longer than any parent anticipated.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-museum\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-museum-name\">SCMaglev and Railway Park (Nagoya)<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-museum-loc\">Nagoya \u2014 5 minutes from Kinjo-futo Station<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-museum-body\">The finest railway museum in Japan \u2014 arguably the finest in the world. 39 actual trains on display including the world&#8217;s fastest maglev test vehicle (603 km\/h), original Shinkansen 0 series, steam locomotives, and the full evolution of Japanese rail from horse-drawn trams to magnetic levitation. Driving simulators for children (booking required), scale model layouts of enormous size, and hands-on exhibits throughout. Children who love trains and children who think they don&#8217;t both leave this museum converted. Allow 3\u20134 hours minimum. Admission approximately \u00a51,000 adults, \u00a5500 children.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-museum\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-museum-name\">Kyoto Railway Museum<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-museum-loc\">Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto \u2014 near Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-museum-body\">Japan&#8217;s largest railway museum, with 53 vehicles including steam locomotives, a working turntable, and a Shinkansen simulator. A steam locomotive runs on a short track within the museum grounds on most days (check schedule). The museum shop carries limited-edition Hello Kitty Shinkansen farewell merchandise during the train&#8217;s final operating period. Allow 2\u20133 hours. Admission \u00a51,200 adults, \u00a5500 children.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-museum\">\r\n<p class=\"tr-museum-name\">Railway Museum (Omiya, Saitama)<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-museum-loc\">40 minutes from Tokyo (Shinjuku) by Saikyo Line + Niiza Line<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-museum-body\">The official JR East railway museum, with extensive Shinkansen exhibits, working train simulations, and a children&#8217;s area with a small ride-on train track. Good for families based in Tokyo who want a half-day railway experience without traveling far. Particularly strong on the history of Shinkansen development. Admission \u00a51,330 adults, \u00a5620 children.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"tr-divider\" \/><!-- TIPS -->\r\n<div id=\"tips\" class=\"tr-section\"><span class=\"tr-section-emoji\">\ud83c\udfab<\/span>\r\n<h2 class=\"tr-section-title\">Practical Tips \u2014 JR Pass, Suica &amp; Traveling with Children<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"tr-body\"><strong>JR Pass \u2014 calculate before you buy.<\/strong> The 14-day JR Pass costs \u00a570,000 (~$467\/person) and covers most Shinkansen services (not the fastest Nozomi, but the slightly slower Hikari and Kodama which serve all the same stations). For a Japan itinerary focused on the themed trains (mostly Sanyo Shinkansen) and major city rail, calculate your specific route costs before deciding \u2014 individual tickets may be cheaper for shorter itineraries. Children aged 6\u201311 pay half price; under 6 travel free.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"tr-body\"><strong>Suica card.<\/strong> The rechargeable IC card that works on all local trains, subways, buses, and at most convenience stores. Get one at any major station or set it up on an iPhone in Apple Wallet before you leave home. This is the single most important piece of Japan rail infrastructure for families \u2014 no queuing for tickets, no fumbling with machines, no calculating fares.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-tip\"><span class=\"tr-tip-label\">Luggage on trains \u2014 the takkyubin solution<\/span> Japan&#8217;s luggage delivery service (takkyubin) is one of the greatest travel innovations ever created. Send bags from your hotel to the next hotel overnight \u2014 typically \u00a51,500\u20132,500 per bag \u2014 and travel the Shinkansen completely unencumbered. Hotels arrange this at the front desk. With children and suitcases on a busy Shinkansen, this service pays for itself in stress saved.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-boxout\"><span class=\"tr-boxout-icon\">\ud83d\ude82<\/span>\r\n<div><span class=\"tr-boxout-label\">The Night Train \u2014 Children&#8217;s Favourite Surprise<\/span> Japan still operates several overnight train services, and children find them completely magical \u2014 going to sleep in a bunk bed while the country moves past outside, waking up somewhere completely different. The Sunrise Izumo and Sunrise Seto overnight trains run between Tokyo and Izumo\/Takamatsu, departing Tokyo around 10pm and arriving the following morning. Private bunk compartments are available. This is not the fastest way to travel and not the cheapest, but for families where the journey is part of the point, it is unforgettable. Book well in advance \u2014 the private compartments sell out quickly.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"tr-divider\" \/><!-- ITINERARY -->\r\n<div id=\"itinerary\" class=\"tr-section\"><span class=\"tr-section-emoji\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n<h2 class=\"tr-section-title\">A Train-Focused Family Itinerary<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"tr-body\">If trains are the organizing principle of your Japan trip rather than an add-on, here is a 10-day route that hits most of the major experiences above:<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"tr-tip\"><span class=\"tr-tip-label\">Day 1\u20132: Tokyo<\/span> Railway Museum (Omiya) \u2014 half day from Tokyo. Evening: Shinkansen arrival experience \u2014 stand on the platform at Tokyo Station to watch the Shinkansen arrive and depart. Free, extraordinary, and overwhelming for train enthusiasts of any age.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-tip\"><span class=\"tr-tip-label\">Day 3: Tokyo \u2192 Hakone<\/span> Shinkansen to Odawara (35 min). Then Hakone Tozan Railway (the switchback mountain train). Cable car, ropeway, and Lake Ashi boat. Mount Fuji views on clear days.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-tip\"><span class=\"tr-tip-label\">Day 4: Hakone \u2192 Nagoya<\/span> Shinkansen to Nagoya. Full afternoon at the SCMaglev and Railway Park \u2014 the best railway museum in the world. Children who were expecting to spend two hours spend four.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-tip\"><span class=\"tr-tip-label\">Day 5\u20136: Nagoya \u2192 Kyoto<\/span> Shinkansen (35 min). Kyoto Railway Museum (half day). Sagano Scenic Railway through the bamboo canyon (book ahead). Arashiyama, Gion, temples.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-tip\"><span class=\"tr-tip-label\">Day 7: Kyoto \u2192 Wakayama \u2192 Osaka<\/span> Day trip to Wakayama for the Cat Stationmaster. Tama Densha (Cat Train) to Kishi Station. Return to Osaka for the evening.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-tip\"><span class=\"tr-tip-label\">Day 8\u20139: Osaka \u2192 Hiroshima \u2192 Fukuoka (via One Piece Shinkansen)<\/span> Ride the One Piece Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka toward Hakata. Stop in Hiroshima (Miyajima island, Peace Park). Continue to Fukuoka for one night \u2014 excellent ramen, street food.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-tip\"><span class=\"tr-tip-label\">Day 10: Fukuoka \u2192 Tokyo<\/span> Shinkansen return (5h via Hikari). Mount Fuji from the right-hand window. Arrive Tokyo for last night or onward connection.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tr-affiliate\"><span class=\"tr-affiliate-label\">Book your JR Pass:<\/span> Purchase before arriving in Japan \u2014 JR Passes cannot be bought in Japan, only exchanged there. Klook and JRailPass.com both sell passes with English support. <br \/><em>\u2192 [\u05d4\u05db\u05e0\u05e1 \u05db\u05d0\u05df Klook affiliate link \u05dc-JR Pass]<\/em><\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"tr-divider\" \/><!-- CTA -->\r\n<div class=\"tr-cta\">\r\n<h3>Planning Japan with a train-obsessed family?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Questions about routes, passes, or specific trains? Leave them in the comments \u2014 happy to help.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"\/english\/consult-with-me\/\">Book a consultation with me \u2197<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- END OF ARTICLE -->\r\n<p>3&gt;\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<h3><strong>Bullet Trains and Beautiful Scenery: Here\u2019s Why Japan is a Dream Destination For Train Loving Families<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If there\u2019s one country that\u2019s virtually guaranteed to thrill anyone with even a passing interest in railways and rail travel, it\u2019s Japan. The national pride in its trains is such that there\u2019s even a term \u00a0<em>densha otaku &#8211; \u2018<\/em>train nerd\u2019- for those with a passion for rail travel. Japan\u2019s superfast bullet trains are famous worldwide, luxury sleepers ply some seriously scenic routes, and forget hanging around on drafty platforms waiting for delayed or cancelled trains &#8211; even regular rail services in Japan run punctually every.single.time. The country is justifiably proud if its trains, and families in Japan can visit any number of railway-related museums, most of which are designed with younger visitors in mind. We\u2019ve cherry-picked some of the best reasons for train lovers to visit this fascinating country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>TIP: Buy before you fly<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>To save time, money and hassle, buy a <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.japanrailpass.net\/\"><strong>Japan Rail Pass <\/strong><\/a><strong>ahead of your trip. Valid for travel on almost all of Japan\u2019s public rail networks (check the website for exceptions), including the bullet trains, the passes are valid for periods of one, two or \u00a0three weeks, are available only for those living outside Japan, and should be bought online BEFORE arrival in Japan. Leave plenty of time, as you\u2019ll need to wait for an exchange order to arrive by post &#8211; once you arrive in Japan, this exchange order can be validated at dedicated exchange offices &#8211; most major rail stations in Japan have them, but again, \u00a0check the website for exceptions.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Faster than a Speeding Bullet<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be a rail buff to have heard of Japan\u2019s bullet trains. These ultra-speedy railroad superstars are famous the world over, and can zip families in Japan from one destination to the next in no time flat. As well as being fun to ride, the speedy bullet trains, also known as Shinkansen, reach speeds of up to 320km\/hour and are a practical way of cramming a lot of sightseeing into a short trip. Shinkansen trains serve much of the country, from Kagoshima in the south to the island of Hokkaido in the north. There are some notable gaps, but most major tourist sites in Japan have a Shinkansen stop relatively nearby. \u00a0Some of the most popular routes are from Tokyo to Osaka and Tokyo to Nagano, with the opportunity to hop on and off at cities such as Kyoto and Yokohama. The needle-nosed trains can turn a 10-hour epic intercity journey by regular train into a hop of under three hours, and feel satisfyingly futuristic. If you weren\u2019t a train nerd before coming to Japan, the bullet trains might well be enough to convert you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Epic Overnight Journeys<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sleeper trains in Japan aren\u2019t just for getting from A to B, they can be fun alternatives to a hotel bed for the night, and a near-essential experience for train fans in Tokyo. At the top luxury end of the spectrum, the ultra-exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jreast.co.jp\/shiki-shima\/en\/\">Shiki-Shima<\/a>, which launched in 2017 and whose 10 carriages have everything from chandeliers and piano lounges to a kitchen with Michelin-starred chefs. With prices ranging from around $2000-$10,000 per person for 2-4 day itineraries around Eastern Japan, a ride on Shiki-Shima may be more fantasy than reality for most visitors to Japan, but there are plenty of more affordable sleeper car experiences &#8211; the good news for visitors on a budget is that the Japan Rail Card is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrpass.com\/blog\/use-your-jr-pass-on-sleeper-trains\">valid on sleeper trains<\/a>. There are extra charges for beds (as opposed to seats) and for private cabins, but sleeper trains are generally clean, well-staffed and a great way to see the Japanese countryside roll by.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Whole Heap of Railway Museums to Choose From<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The national obsession with trains and train travel means there\u2019s very little chance of train-loving families running out of rainy day options in Japan. The country has more railway-related museums than you could shake a stick at, and these kid-friendly educational establishments are dotted across the country. Aside from those of the capital Tokyo (more on that later), some of the standouts include <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kyotorailwaymuseum.jp\/en\/\">Kyoto Railway Museum<\/a>, which has the country\u2019s largest collection of retired railway vehicles, from historic steam trains to super-modern <em>shinkansen, <\/em>and the forward-looking, <a href=\"http:\/\/museum.jr-central.co.jp\/en\/\">SCMaglev Museum and Railway Park<\/a>, which allows visitors to take a peek at futuristic <em>maglev <\/em>\u2018levitating trains\u2019, as well as being a \u00a0virtual train conductor on a fun simulator. At the other end of the modernity spectrum, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japanvisitor.com\/japan-city-guides\/japan-museums\/usui-toge-railway\">Usui Pass Railway Culture Village<\/a>, near the popular tourist destination of Karuizawa in Nagano prefecture, is a hands-on attraction dedicated to the Usui Toge Railway, which was the steepest railway line in Japan during its 1893-1997 lifespan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Super-scenic journeys<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Rail travel in Japan can be an opportunity to admire some glorious panoramas and, again, many of these journeys can be made using the yen-stretching Japan Rail Pass The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains#TokaidoShinkansen\">Tokaido Shinkansen line<\/a>, for example, runs between Tokyo and Kyoto and has terrific views of Mount Fuji. More dramatic still is the Gono Line, which runs from Akita Prefecture to Aomori Prefecture in the far north of Japan, taking in raging seas , inland snowscapes and Mount Iwaki, on a journey that has been hailed as offering some of the best coastal scenery in the world. Luxury <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnto.go.jp\/scenic-railways\/list\/resort-shirakami\/\">Resort Shirakami<\/a> trains offer an opulent way to see the scenery, but it\u2019s just as incredible when seen from the window of a regular local train (yes you can use your pass!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boxout: Ninja Trains<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Kids not interested in trains? Throw in the word \u2018Ninja\u2019 and see if that changes their mind! The Iga Railway, in Mie Prefecture visits Iga-Ueno village (famed as the birthplace of ninjas), and <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/igatetsu.co.jp\"><strong>ninja-themed trains<\/strong><\/a><strong> designed by Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto make the 16km trip between Iga-Ueno Station and Kintetsu Iga-Kambe, and families can have fun spotting the \u2018ninjas\u2019 hiding out in strategic locations at the stations. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tokyo<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Japan\u2019s capital is a modern metropolis served by speeding bullet trains and a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyometro.jp\/en\/\">metro system<\/a>, and there are further treats in store for train enthusiasts in the big city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Visitors can enjoy sake and fusion food with a super-close view of speeding trains at<a href=\"https:\/\/platinumfish.jp\/shoplist\/manseibashi\/\"> Platinum Fish in Manseibashi<\/a>. This glass-walled restaurant has undergone various incarnations &#8211; until recently it was N3331 (named for a celebratory hand-clapping motion from the Edo era)- and is sandwiched on the site of an old train station platform slap bang in the middle of \u00a0two fast train lines. Manseibashi Station was open between 1912 and 1943, and many original features have been preserved at this one-of-a-kind restaurant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Stay in a Stationary Sleeper Train<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fixtures and fittings from a retired sleeper train make for a quirky accommodation experience at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/train-hostel-hokutosei.en-gb.html?aid=858488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Train Hostel Hokutosei<\/a>. The entire lodging experience &#8211; from the reception to the cabin-style dorms and the \u2018onboard\u2019 cafe bar &#8211; recreates the experience of being aboard one of the popular overnight trains that traveled between Tokyo and Sapporo for nearly 30 years, before being taken out of service in 2015. With dorm beds from around 2,500 yen (around US$23) the hostel welcomes families with children aged 4 and up. For something a bit more luxe, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/tokyo-station.en-gb.html?aid=858488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Tokyo Station Hotel<\/a> has upmarket,if predictably pricy, lodgings (family rooms from around $400, or 43,000 yen) right next to the \u00a0Marunouchi South exit of Tokyo Station.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In a country with so many railway museums, it\u2019s no surprise to find a couple in the capital. 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