Travel time is also a family memory. Make trips with your children more carefree! "Ueno Zoo Trip by Train with a Dedicated Car for Children" Now on Sale
JR East View Tourism & Sales is offering a family-oriented train trip to Ueno Zoo, featuring a dedicated car for children, onboard events, and a 5-hour stay at the zoo.
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JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo) is releasing a family-oriented travel product "Ueno Zoo Trip by Train with a Dedicated Car for Children," planned by employees of JR East Mito Branch's Katsuta General Center. A portion of the round-trip limited express train cars from Ibaraki Prefecture will be reserved as "dedicated cars for children," allowing small children to relax freely and families to enjoy their time without worrying about their surroundings. In addition, unique "onboard experience events" for this tour will also be held. We invite you to enjoy this train journey with your family.
1 Product Overview
(1) Product Name: Ueno Zoo Trip by Train with a Dedicated Car for Children
(2) Departure Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 (day trip)
(3) Number of Participants: 42 people (Minimum number of participants: 40 people)
(4) Travel Fee: Departing from Katsuta Station / Mito Station... Adult 10,000 yen per person, Child 6,800 yen per person
Departing from Tomobe Station / Ishioka Station / Tsuchiura Station... Adult 9,800 yen per person, Child 6,700 yen per person
(5) Application: Available exclusively online on the "Journeys in Japan, Rail Journeys" website.
2 Itinerary
3 Recommended Points
① Ride in a dedicated car for children!
For this tour, to ensure families with small children can travel with peace of mind, Car No. 1 of the outbound "Tokiwa No. 94" and inbound "Tokiwa No. 69" limited express trains will be reserved exclusively for this tour. This environment allows you and your children to spend your time in the train comfortably and without concern.
*Please note that this does not guarantee restrictions on the vehicle. Other passengers may pass through during operation.
② Full onboard events
Onboard the train, you can enjoy a commemorative photo session while wearing a uniform and a conductor's job experience lectured by active crew members.
③ A generous 5-hour stay at Ueno Zoo!
This tour provides a generous "5-hour" stay at Ueno Zoo.
The zoo is home to a wide variety of animals, including elephants, gorillas, polar bears, and tigers. You can freely explore the spacious grounds and observe their ecology and charm at your leisure.
Planning and Implementation: JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd.
*Please note that seats may be full depending on the application status. Thank you for your understanding.
*Applications for the listed course are not accepted through this document.
*All images are for illustrative purposes only.