Press Release Information Title: Manager Minamida Onboard: Shinagawa/Yokohama to Higashi-Shizuoka/Shizuoka 'Grandship Train Festa Go' Special Operation / Limited Departure on May 17th Subtitle: Company Name: Industry: Hotels and Leisure Main Text (First 8000 characters): * JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroshi Sawada) will operate the special E257 series group train 'Grandship Train Festa Go' from Shinagawa Station and Yokohama Station to Higashi-Shizuoka Station and Shizuoka Station on May 17th, coinciding with the 'Grandship Train Festa' event. * On the outbound journey between Atami Station and Higashi-Shizuoka Station, Manager Minamida will be onboard to host a special hospitality event within the train. * After free time upon arrival at Higashi-Shizuoka Station and Shizuoka Station, participants can enjoy not only attending the 'Grandship Train Festa' but also a special public viewing of JR Tokai's Shizuoka Vehicle Depot. * This offers direct access from Shinagawa Station and Yokohama Station to the closest station to the venue without transfers. This is a rare long-distance operation where the E257 series normally does not run west of Mishima Station on the Tokaido Main Line. Please take this opportunity to enjoy a truly special train journey.

1 Outline of Travel Product Product Name: Manager Minamida Descends! Shinagawa to Higashi-Shizuoka/Shizuoka 'Grandship Train Festa Go' Departure Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Duration: Day trip Travel Price: [Standard Plan] Adult (1 person) / Elementary school student (1 person): ¥15,000 (¥11,000) [Window Seat Guaranteed Plan] Adult (1 person): ¥22,000 * In the window seat guaranteed plan, there will be no other customers booked for the aisle seats. For bookings of two or more people, seating will be arranged as A seats together, D seats together, or a combination of A and D seats. * In the standard plan, seating may be shared with other passengers. * Elementary school students will be seated next to an adult.

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