“Hokuriku Shinkansen: Discover Secrets! Hakusan General Rolling Stock Center Tour by Chartered Deadhead Train” Released
West Japan Railway Company (JR West) is launching a special tour to the Hakusan General Rolling Stock Center, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore the facility where Hokuriku Shinkansen trains are inspected and maintained, including a ride on a chartered deadhead train.
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West Japan Railway Company (JR West) is organizing a special tour titled “Hokuriku Shinkansen: Discover Secrets! Hakusan General Rolling Stock Center Tour by Chartered Deadhead Train,” allowing visitors to explore the interior of the rolling stock center. This tour offers a guided visit to the facility where daily inspections and maintenance are performed, and participants will travel from the station to the center aboard a deadhead train. It's a unique chance to experience the allure of the Shinkansen and the behind-the-scenes world of railways. The tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, departing from and returning to Kanazawa Station. Prices are 12,800 yen for adults and 8,800 yen for children (elementary school students). Sales begin on May 21 (Thursday) at 13:00 on a dedicated website via tabiwa by WESTER, on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants completing a survey will receive a non-sale Hokuriku Shinkansen W7 series acrylic keyholder.
FAQ
このツアーの正式名称は何ですか？
ツアーの正式名称は「北陸新幹線 ヒミツ発見！貸切回送列車で潜入 白山総合車両所見学」です。
ツアーはいつ開催されますか？
ツアーは2026年6月20日（土）に開催されます。
ツアーの料金はいくらですか？
料金はおとな1名様12,800円、こども（小学生）1名様8,800円です。
ツアーのチケットはどこで購入できますか？
チケットは観光ナビtabiwa by WESTERが提供するtabiwaトラベルの「こだわり企画」欄の「鉄道ファンの宝箱」から入場できる専用HPにて購入できます。
ツアーの主な見どころは何ですか？
主な見どころは、金沢駅から白山総合車両所までの回送列車乗車、車両所内での新幹線の床下・屋根上見学、そして新幹線の安全を守るヒミツの説明・見学です。