Over 70% of Rail Enthusiasts Have a 'Dream Route.' What They Seek is the Unique 'Scenery' and 'Cuisine' Only Found on Site
NEXER and Tetsuhiroba conducted a survey of 142 railway enthusiasts on how they enjoy rail travel. The survey found that over 80% have experience with rail travel, with 'scenery from the window' being the primary motivation. Furthermore, over 70% have a 'dream route' they wish to ride, underscoring the high interest in rail travel not just as transit, but as a valuable experience.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 19:00
- 🔍 Collected: May 26, 2026 at 10:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 27, 2026 at 13:03 (26h 31m after Collected)
## Survey on Ways to Enjoy 'Rail + Travel'
Traveling by Shinkansen to a destination, or leisurely watching the scenery from a local train—there are many ways to enjoy rail travel. NEXER and Tetsuhiroba conducted a survey among 142 men and women across Japan who expressed an interest in railways to understand what attracts them to train journeys and which routes they admire.
### 85.2% Have Experience with Rail Travel
Among those interested in railways, 85.2% have experienced rail travel, suggesting that the act of riding a train itself is an entry point for their journeys.
### Primary Motivations and Anticipations
- Primary Motivations: The most common reason for rail travel was 'wanted to enjoy the scenery from the train window' (55.4%), followed by 'wanted to visit hot springs or tourist spots' (49.6%) and 'wanted to ride a specific train car' (37.2%).
- Key Anticipations: Similarly, the most anticipated aspect was 'scenery from the window' (65.3%), followed by 'meals, ekiben (station bento), and local cuisine' (48.8%), and 'the train itself (car, interior, seats)' (41.3%).
### Over 70% Have a 'Dream Route'
73.2% of respondents have a route they 'want to ride someday.' Specific examples include the Senmo Main Line (to see the Kushiro Wetland and the Sea of Okhotsk), the Sunrise Izumo, and sightseeing trains in Kyushu.
Traveling by Shinkansen to a destination, or leisurely watching the scenery from a local train—there are many ways to enjoy rail travel. NEXER and Tetsuhiroba conducted a survey among 142 men and women across Japan who expressed an interest in railways to understand what attracts them to train journeys and which routes they admire.
### 85.2% Have Experience with Rail Travel
Among those interested in railways, 85.2% have experienced rail travel, suggesting that the act of riding a train itself is an entry point for their journeys.
### Primary Motivations and Anticipations
- Primary Motivations: The most common reason for rail travel was 'wanted to enjoy the scenery from the train window' (55.4%), followed by 'wanted to visit hot springs or tourist spots' (49.6%) and 'wanted to ride a specific train car' (37.2%).
- Key Anticipations: Similarly, the most anticipated aspect was 'scenery from the window' (65.3%), followed by 'meals, ekiben (station bento), and local cuisine' (48.8%), and 'the train itself (car, interior, seats)' (41.3%).
### Over 70% Have a 'Dream Route'
73.2% of respondents have a route they 'want to ride someday.' Specific examples include the Senmo Main Line (to see the Kushiro Wetland and the Sea of Okhotsk), the Sunrise Izumo, and sightseeing trains in Kyushu.
FAQ
鉄道旅で特に楽しみにしていることは何ですか？
調査対象者の間で最も支持を集めたのは「車窓からの景色（65.3％）」であり、次いで「食事・駅弁・ご当地グルメ（48.8％）」、「列車そのもの（41.3％）」が続きます。
鉄道旅における「車窓の景色」の重要性はどの程度ですか？
鉄道旅の主な目的として55.4％が「車窓の景色を楽しみたかったから」と回答しており、旅行者にとって風景は最も重視される要素の一つとなっています。
いつか乗りたい路線がある人はどのくらいいますか？
鉄道に興味がある層の73.2％が、心の中に「いつか乗ってみたい」という路線を持っていると回答しました。
アンケートの調査対象者はどのような人ですか？
事前調査で「鉄道に興味がある」と回答した、全国の男女142名を対象としています。
鉄道旅の経験がある人は全体の何割ですか？
調査対象者の85.2％が、鉄道を利用した旅行の経験が「ある」と回答しています。