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Tour of Hirosegawara Rail Yard, where trains, electric locomotives, etc. are maintained - Saitama
- A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
- Required Time:
- 120minutes
- Reservation Time:
- 10:00
- Supported Languages:
- Japanese
- Popular Spots:
- Chichibu / Nagatoro
- Participants(Min.):
- 2 People
- Participants(Max.):
- 20 People
- Min. Participants Required For Activity:
- 2 People
- Payment Method:
- Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
- Fee:
- Tour fee / 1 Adult(Aged 13 years and above) USD 69.22
- Tour fee / 1 Child(6 years - 12 years) USD 53.84
- Age (Min.):
- 6 years old
- Parent/ Guardian Required:
- Under 13 years old
- Cancellation:
- Yes
- Booking deadline:
- 5 days prior by 14:00
Activity
Special access to the Hirosegawara Rail Yard, which is usually restricted to authorized parties!
Great opportunity for railroad enthusiasts! You can see various trains, electric locomotives, freight cars, etc. being maintained!
Take a close look at "SL PALEO EXPRESS", the steam locomotive closest to Tokyo!
Visit the Chichibu Railway's rail yard to see the steam locomotives stored in the garage. Commemorative photos are available! *Please note that the SL PALEO EXPRESS does not operate during the winter season.
In this easy-to-follow guide, we will teach you about the activity within the Hirosegawara Rail Yard as well as the captivating characteristics of the Chichibu Railway!
We will give you a special pamphlet and a guide will explain it to you on site.
Get Chichibu Railway's original merchandise that are not for sale!
Receive original Chichibu Railway merchandise that you can't find anywhere else! Please look forward to what you can get!
Schedule
Reception / Meet-up
Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception desk.
Travel (About 15 minutes)
We will walk from Hirose-Yacho-No-Mori Station to Hirosegawara Rail Yard.
Arrive at Hirosegawara Rail Yard.
This location is usually off limits to the public. *Please watch your steps. We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes easy to walk in.
Tour SL PALEO EXPRESS, the closest steam locomotive from Tokyo, and a local train depot
You can take a close-up look at steam locomotives and work at the local train depot. You can also take photos! *Please note that there are some areas where photography is not allowed.
Disband at Hirosegawara Rail Yard
It is about 15 minutes walk to Hirose-Yacho-No-Mori Station.
Included in the Fee
Meeting Place
Hirose-Yacho-No-Mori Station Exit (Chichibu Railway)
1040-1, Hirose, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama 360-0833Directions
Nearest Station:Hirose-Yacho-No-Mori Station (Chichibu Railway) (From Kumagaya Station on the JR Takasaki Line, transfer to the Chichibu Railway Line and board a train bound for Yorii, Nagatoro, Kagemori, or Mitsumineguchi.)
Destination by Taxi: Hirose-Yacho-No-Mori Station
Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)
Comfortable shoes easy to walk in (No high heels or sandals)
Clothes you don't mind getting dirty
Cancellation Policy
The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.
- After 10 days before date of use
- 20%
- After 7 days before date of use
- 30%
- After 1 days before date of use
- 40%
- The day of use
- 100%
Notes
- Please apply for more than 2 people.
- For safety reason, children aged 0-5 are not allowed to participate.
- The Hirosegawara Rail Yard is a rolling stock depot where trains arrive and depart and regular operations are carried out. Please follow the facility staff's directions.
- Please note that the Hirosegawara Rail Yard contains certain spots with bad footing, therefore people with weak legs and feet should refrain from participating.
- Please note that steam locomotives may not be available for inspection. We will not be able to specify which locomotive you wish to see.
- Photography is permitted, however for the protection of the rail yard's safety, please refrain from posting images on social networking sites, blogs, or other online media.
[In case of cancellation]
- The tour will be conducted rain or shine.
- The event may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather that makes it impossible to ensure safety. In such a case, WAmazing Play customer support will contact you by email after 2:00 PM the day before the tour.
- If the event is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances of the organizer, the organizer will contact you directly by email.
[Supported Languages]
Use of translator/translation apps (all languages)
POP display and simple translations in the tour are available in English and traditional Chinese characters only.
[Parking]
None (Please use public transportation when visiting)
[Facilities at Hirosegawara Rail Yard]
Toilet available
Organizer
Chichibu Railway Co.,Ltd.
1040-1, Hirose, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama 360-0833