Tokyo Metro to Operate "Dream Adventure Train Route Ginmaru"!
Tokyo Metro, in collaboration with Tobu Top Tours, will operate the event train "Dream Adventure Train Route Ginmaru" on the Ginza Line using a Series 1000 special train on May 30, 2026. This special project, conceived by active crew members, offers a unique railway experience, including routes not usually accessible and a visit to the phantom Shinbashi Station.
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Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Akihiro Kosaka; hereinafter "Tokyo Metro"), in a joint project with Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Koji Hyakuda), will operate the event train "Dream Adventure Train Route Ginmaru" on Saturday, May 30, 2026, using a Series 1000 special train on the Ginza Line.
This event train is a special train project conceived primarily by active Ginza Line crew members, driven by the desire to "provide an even more enjoyable experience for our customers." Through operating routes and performances not typically experienced, the event is designed to allow participants to fully enjoy the charm of railways.
On the day of the event, two courses will be offered: the "Ginmaru Ichigo Course," where participants board the special train from Ueno Depot and head towards Nakano Depot, and the "Ginmaru Nigo Course," which departs from Nakano Depot and aims for the "phantom Shinbashi Station."
On the Ginmaru Ichigo, the phenomenon of the train interior temporarily darkening when passing through a "section" where the electrical supply changes will be reproduced, with the auxiliary lights in the passenger compartment illuminating. After arriving at Nakano Depot, participants can enjoy taking photos of the special train they rode alongside its predecessor, the Series 01 train.
Furthermore, the Ginmaru Nigo offers a valuable experience where participants can alight and visit the "phantom platform" of Shinbashi Station, which was only used for approximately eight months from January to September 1939.
We invite everyone to take this opportunity to enjoy this event train, filled with the dedication and hospitality unique to active crew members.
Tokyo Metro will continue to plan and implement events that customers can enjoy through "City Tourism" within Tokyo. We also aim to cherish our connections with residents along our lines and be a beloved Tokyo Metro.
"Dream Adventure Train Route Ginmaru" Details
1. Tour Name
Crew Presents: Ginza Line Special Train "Dream Adventure Train Route Ginmaru"
2. Date
Saturday, May 30, 2026
3. Number of Participants
Ginmaru Ichigo Course: 100 people
Ginmaru Nigo Course: 100 people
*Minimum number of participants for each course is 80 people.
*The number of participants may change depending on conditions.
*Eligible participants must be elementary school age or older.
*Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a guardian to participate.
*If participants aged 12 to under 18 years old participate alone, a guardian's consent form is required.
4. Application Method
Applications can be made from 16:00 on Monday, April 27, 2026, via the dedicated website.
[URL] https://tobutoptours.jp/tabiclub/
*Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. (Applications will close once the capacity is reached.)
*Applications for both courses are possible.
5. Itinerary
[Ginmaru Ichigo]
Meeting time: 9:00 / Dismissal time: approximately 13:30
Meeting location: Ueno Depot (Will be announced separately after application closes.)
Ueno Depot → (Event Train) → Nakano Depot
At Nakano Depot, you will enjoy taking photos of the Series 01 and Series 1000 trains.
*Parallel photography of the trains is a special privilege only for the Ginmaru Ichigo. (Scheduled for 30 minutes.)
[Ginmaru Nigo]
Meeting time: 14:00 / Dismissal time: approximately 16:00
Meeting location: Nakano Depot (Will be announced separately after application closes.)
Nakano Depot → (Event Train) → Former Shinbashi Station
After arriving at the former Shinbashi Station, you will tour the phantom platform.
6. Tour Price
[Ginmaru Ichigo]
Per person (adult/child same price): 25,000 yen (tax included)
One car charter for one group (up to 5 people): 150,000 yen (tax included)
*The chartered plan is limited to one group per car.
[Ginmaru Nigo]
Per adult: 5,000 yen (tax included)
Per child: 4,500 yen (tax included)
*Child rates apply to elementary school students under 13 years old.
7. Participation Benefits
(1) Original goods will be presented to participating customers only.
*Commemorative gifts differ between Ichigo and Nigo.
(2) During the photography time for the Ginmaru Ichigo Course, an original head mark will be displayed for one day only.
*During operation, the train will run with a "deadhead" display, and no head mark will be displayed.
8. Co-organizer
Tobu Top Tours
9. Inquiries regarding this tour
Tobu Top Tours
TEL: 03-3622-6506 (9:30-17:30 / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
10. Notes and Requests for Participation
*On the day of the event, media coverage and photography may occur without prior notice. By applying to participate in this event, you consent to media coverage and photography.
This event train is a special train project conceived primarily by active Ginza Line crew members, driven by the desire to "provide an even more enjoyable experience for our customers." Through operating routes and performances not typically experienced, the event is designed to allow participants to fully enjoy the charm of railways.
On the day of the event, two courses will be offered: the "Ginmaru Ichigo Course," where participants board the special train from Ueno Depot and head towards Nakano Depot, and the "Ginmaru Nigo Course," which departs from Nakano Depot and aims for the "phantom Shinbashi Station."
On the Ginmaru Ichigo, the phenomenon of the train interior temporarily darkening when passing through a "section" where the electrical supply changes will be reproduced, with the auxiliary lights in the passenger compartment illuminating. After arriving at Nakano Depot, participants can enjoy taking photos of the special train they rode alongside its predecessor, the Series 01 train.
Furthermore, the Ginmaru Nigo offers a valuable experience where participants can alight and visit the "phantom platform" of Shinbashi Station, which was only used for approximately eight months from January to September 1939.
We invite everyone to take this opportunity to enjoy this event train, filled with the dedication and hospitality unique to active crew members.
Tokyo Metro will continue to plan and implement events that customers can enjoy through "City Tourism" within Tokyo. We also aim to cherish our connections with residents along our lines and be a beloved Tokyo Metro.
"Dream Adventure Train Route Ginmaru" Details
1. Tour Name
Crew Presents: Ginza Line Special Train "Dream Adventure Train Route Ginmaru"
2. Date
Saturday, May 30, 2026
3. Number of Participants
Ginmaru Ichigo Course: 100 people
Ginmaru Nigo Course: 100 people
*Minimum number of participants for each course is 80 people.
*The number of participants may change depending on conditions.
*Eligible participants must be elementary school age or older.
*Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a guardian to participate.
*If participants aged 12 to under 18 years old participate alone, a guardian's consent form is required.
4. Application Method
Applications can be made from 16:00 on Monday, April 27, 2026, via the dedicated website.
[URL] https://tobutoptours.jp/tabiclub/
*Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. (Applications will close once the capacity is reached.)
*Applications for both courses are possible.
5. Itinerary
[Ginmaru Ichigo]
Meeting time: 9:00 / Dismissal time: approximately 13:30
Meeting location: Ueno Depot (Will be announced separately after application closes.)
Ueno Depot → (Event Train) → Nakano Depot
At Nakano Depot, you will enjoy taking photos of the Series 01 and Series 1000 trains.
*Parallel photography of the trains is a special privilege only for the Ginmaru Ichigo. (Scheduled for 30 minutes.)
[Ginmaru Nigo]
Meeting time: 14:00 / Dismissal time: approximately 16:00
Meeting location: Nakano Depot (Will be announced separately after application closes.)
Nakano Depot → (Event Train) → Former Shinbashi Station
After arriving at the former Shinbashi Station, you will tour the phantom platform.
6. Tour Price
[Ginmaru Ichigo]
Per person (adult/child same price): 25,000 yen (tax included)
One car charter for one group (up to 5 people): 150,000 yen (tax included)
*The chartered plan is limited to one group per car.
[Ginmaru Nigo]
Per adult: 5,000 yen (tax included)
Per child: 4,500 yen (tax included)
*Child rates apply to elementary school students under 13 years old.
7. Participation Benefits
(1) Original goods will be presented to participating customers only.
*Commemorative gifts differ between Ichigo and Nigo.
(2) During the photography time for the Ginmaru Ichigo Course, an original head mark will be displayed for one day only.
*During operation, the train will run with a "deadhead" display, and no head mark will be displayed.
8. Co-organizer
Tobu Top Tours
9. Inquiries regarding this tour
Tobu Top Tours
TEL: 03-3622-6506 (9:30-17:30 / Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
10. Notes and Requests for Participation
*On the day of the event, media coverage and photography may occur without prior notice. By applying to participate in this event, you consent to media coverage and photography.