Manager Minamida Onboard: Shinagawa/Yokohama to Higashi-Shizuoka/Shizuoka 'Grandship Train Festa Go' Special Operation / Limited Departure on May 17th
JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd. will operate the special E257 series group train 'Grandship Train Festa Go' from Shinagawa/Yokohama to Higashi-Shizuoka/Shizuoka on May 17, 2026, coinciding with the 'Grandship Train Festa'. The tour includes a special hospitality event with Manager Minamida onboard and a special public viewing of JR Tokai Shizuoka Vehicle Depot, offering a unique day trip experience.
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## Press Release Information
Title: Manager Minamida Onboard: Shinagawa/Yokohama to Higashi-Shizuoka/Shizuoka 'Grandship Train Festa Go' Special Operation / Limited Departure on May 17th
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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.
## 2 Tour Highlights
### (1) Grandship Train Festa
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.
## 2 Tour Highlights
### (1) Grandship Train Festa