Announcement Regarding the Inaugural Ceremony for the Start of Operations of the Rose Wrapping Train
Fukuyama City announced the launch of a rose-themed wrapping train starting May 15, 2026, to promote tourism. An inaugural ceremony will be held at Fukuyama Station, which will also feature rose-motif decorations.
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To widely publicize Fukuyama City's attractive tourist resources and promote tourism, including attracting visitors, a "rose" themed wrapping train will begin operation.
Prior to its operation, an inaugural ceremony will be held at Fukuyama Station on the Sanyo Main Line (Sanomaru-cho, Fukuyama City) with the cooperation of local residents.
Additionally, coinciding with the unveiling of the wrapping train, the ticket gates at Fukuyama Station will be adorned with vibrant rose-themed decorations.
1. About the Inaugural Ceremony
(1) Date and Time: Friday, May 15, 2026, from around 3:06 PM to 3:38 PM
(Train display from around 3:16 PM to 3:35 PM)
(2) Venue: Fukuyama Station Platform 3 (30-1 Sanomaru-cho, Fukuyama City)
(3) Attendees:
〇 Fukuyama City
Naoki Edahiro, Mayor of Fukuyama City
〇 Fukuyama Convention & Visitors Association
Masanao Nishi, Chairman
Hideo Ueda, Executive Director
〇 West Japan Railway Company
Toshio Iida, Director and General Manager of Hiroshima Branch, West Japan Railway Company
Tsutomu Nakagawa, Station Master of Fukuyama Station, West Japan Railway Company
(4) Ceremony Outline: ➀ Organizer's address
➁ Kusudama (decorative ball) breaking
(5) Other: The train will be displayed after the ceremony (from around 3:16 PM to 3:35 PM).
An admission ticket is required to enter Fukuyama Station (Platform 3).
2. About the Wrapping Train
(1) Operation Period: Friday, May 15, 2026, to around late May 2028 (planned)
(2) Target Train: One 3-car 227 series train
(3) Operating Lines: Sanyo Main Line (Fukuyama - Shin-Yamaguchi Station), Kure Line
*Operating sections may change due to circumstances.
3. About Fukuyama Station Decorations
To coincide with the start of operations of the rose wrapping train, Fukuyama Station will offer splendid decorations unique to "Fukuyama, the City of Roses." A special space will be created for all station users to experience the charm of Fukuyama, adorned with roses.
(1) Station Decorations:
① Shinkansen Transfer Gate
・Ticket gate rose wrapping
② Shinkansen Gate Inner Pillar Wraps
・Welcome board inside the gate
Implementation Period: From Friday, May 15, 2026, for the time being.
(2) Special Hospitality by Station Staff
To further enhance the inaugural ceremony and the subsequent Fukuyama Rose Festival, Fukuyama Station staff will embody hospitality integrated with the local community. They will welcome visitors wearing specially designed happi coats made from local Fukuyama denim fabric and rose pin badges.
Wearing Period: From Friday, May 15, 2026, to Sunday, May 17, 2026
*To be conducted while wearing station caps.
Prior to its operation, an inaugural ceremony will be held at Fukuyama Station on the Sanyo Main Line (Sanomaru-cho, Fukuyama City) with the cooperation of local residents.
Additionally, coinciding with the unveiling of the wrapping train, the ticket gates at Fukuyama Station will be adorned with vibrant rose-themed decorations.
1. About the Inaugural Ceremony
(1) Date and Time: Friday, May 15, 2026, from around 3:06 PM to 3:38 PM
(Train display from around 3:16 PM to 3:35 PM)
(2) Venue: Fukuyama Station Platform 3 (30-1 Sanomaru-cho, Fukuyama City)
(3) Attendees:
〇 Fukuyama City
Naoki Edahiro, Mayor of Fukuyama City
〇 Fukuyama Convention & Visitors Association
Masanao Nishi, Chairman
Hideo Ueda, Executive Director
〇 West Japan Railway Company
Toshio Iida, Director and General Manager of Hiroshima Branch, West Japan Railway Company
Tsutomu Nakagawa, Station Master of Fukuyama Station, West Japan Railway Company
(4) Ceremony Outline: ➀ Organizer's address
➁ Kusudama (decorative ball) breaking
(5) Other: The train will be displayed after the ceremony (from around 3:16 PM to 3:35 PM).
An admission ticket is required to enter Fukuyama Station (Platform 3).
2. About the Wrapping Train
(1) Operation Period: Friday, May 15, 2026, to around late May 2028 (planned)
(2) Target Train: One 3-car 227 series train
(3) Operating Lines: Sanyo Main Line (Fukuyama - Shin-Yamaguchi Station), Kure Line
*Operating sections may change due to circumstances.
3. About Fukuyama Station Decorations
To coincide with the start of operations of the rose wrapping train, Fukuyama Station will offer splendid decorations unique to "Fukuyama, the City of Roses." A special space will be created for all station users to experience the charm of Fukuyama, adorned with roses.
(1) Station Decorations:
① Shinkansen Transfer Gate
・Ticket gate rose wrapping
② Shinkansen Gate Inner Pillar Wraps
・Welcome board inside the gate
Implementation Period: From Friday, May 15, 2026, for the time being.
(2) Special Hospitality by Station Staff
To further enhance the inaugural ceremony and the subsequent Fukuyama Rose Festival, Fukuyama Station staff will embody hospitality integrated with the local community. They will welcome visitors wearing specially designed happi coats made from local Fukuyama denim fabric and rose pin badges.
Wearing Period: From Friday, May 15, 2026, to Sunday, May 17, 2026
*To be conducted while wearing station caps.