Why Not Spend a Fun Time at the Railway Wonderland "Kokura Factory Railway Land" Where Adults and Children Can Learn and Play? (Departing May 30 *Booking Deadline May 24)

JR Kyushu will hold a special day trip tour on May 30, 2026, to the "Kokura Factory Railway Land," a facility normally closed to the public. The tour features direct entry into the depot via a dedicated train, hands-on experiences like in-car broadcasting and uniform try-ons, and lunch at the employee cafeteria.
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*Image: Concept of Kokura Factory Railway Land* Highly popular with both children and adults, the "Kokura Factory Railway Land" (Kokura General Rolling Stock Center: Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City) is a facility that cannot be entered without a special tour. We are launching a special tour to guide you to this "Kokura Factory Railway Land." We look forward to welcoming everyone! *Image: Concept of Kokura Factory Railway Land* *Image: Concept of Kokura Factory Railway Land* ## **Introduction to "Kokura Factory Railway Land" Menus** ### **■ Attractive Experience Menus including "Factory Tour," "In-car Broadcasting Experience," and "Uniform Try-on Experience"!** *Image: Concept of the factory tour* *Image: Concept of the factory tour* *Image: Concept of the in-car broadcasting experience* *Image: Concept of the uniform try-on experience* In the "In-car Broadcasting Experience," you will use an actual train car (Kiha 40 series), and active crew members will assist you with the broadcasting. ### **■ Menus Available to Experience for 500 Yen!** "Wiring Work Experience" ... Use a screwdriver to connect the wiring correctly and turn on the light! We also have other technical experience menus available. *Image: Concept of the wiring work experience* ### ■ Enjoy Lunch at the Active Employee Cafeteria "Tsubame Shokudo"♪ We offer a set of "curry" and "udon" (children will receive a set of mini udon and a rice ball). *Image: Concept of Tsubame Shokudo* *Image: Concept of adult lunch* ## **Tour Overview** (1) Departure Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 *Day trip (2) Minimum Number of Participants: 1 person (3) Departure/Arrival Station: Kokura Station (4) Travel Fee: Adult: 6,000 yen (per person / tax included) Child: 2,500 yen (per person / tax included) *Age 3 to elementary school students *If an infant (under 3 years old) requires a seat and meals, the child travel fee applies. *Up to 2 children under 3 years old per adult can participate for free (no seat or meals). (5) Itinerary: [Image: Itinerary flow] (6) Highlights: **■ Experience direct entry to Kokura Factory Railway Land on a dedicated tour train! You will enter the Kokura General Rolling Stock Center while staying on the train.** Get excited before even entering with views from the train window that you cannot normally see! *Operations are planned using the 813 series electric multiple unit. (Depending on operational conditions, other train models may be used.) ## **How to Book** (1) Booking Start Date and Time: **Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 9:30 AM** (2) Online Booking (Credit card payment only) JTB-BÓKUN Booking Site [Link: Click here for the booking site] ## **Contact Information Regarding the Tour** JR Kyushu Travel Desk TEL: 092-482-1489 Business Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM *Closed on weekends and holidays *We do not accept applications directly from this announcement. Please check the travel details and conditions on the booking site before applying.

FAQ

When will the Kokura Factory Railway Land tour be held?

The day trip tour will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

When and how can I book the tour?

Bookings open at 9:30 AM on April 8, 2026, and can be made online via the JTB-BÓKUN booking site (credit card only).

How much does the tour cost?

The cost is 6,000 yen for adults and 2,500 yen for children (ages 3 to elementary school). Children under 3 can join for free (up to two per adult).