JR West Group Offers 'Susami Station One-Day Station Master Experience' as Furusato Nozei Gift
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- JR West Group Offers 'Susami Station One-Day Station Master Experience' as Furusato Nozei Gift
- Susami Town, JR West, and Nippon Travel Agency are offering a 2-day 'Susami Station One-Day Station Master Experience' as a hometown tax (Furusato Nozei) gift, limited to three sessions.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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Susami Town, JR West, and Nippon Travel Agency are offering a 2-day 'Susami Station One-Day Station Master Experience' as a hometown tax (Furusato Nozei) gift, limited to three sessions.
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- JR West Group Offers 'Susami Station One-Day Station Master Experience' as Furusato Nozei Gift (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 4, 2026
Susami Town, JR West, and Nippon Travel Agency are offering a 2-day 'Susami Station One-Day Station Master Experience' as a hometown tax (Furusato Nozei) gift, limited to three sessions.
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Susami Town, West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and Nippon Travel Agency are offering a two-day 'Susami Station One-Day Station Master Experience' as a Furusato Nozei gift. We invite you to visit Susami Town to enjoy this rare and realistic station master experience.
1. Overview of the Gift
- Departure dates: (1) Aug 29, (2) Sep 5, (3) Sep 12, 2026.
- Experience time: (1) Aug 30, (2) Sep 6, (3) Sep 13, 2026, from 9:00 to 16:00.
- Locations: Stations in Susami Town (Susami, Mirozu, Ezumi) and on trains running within the town.
- Meeting point: In front of the ticket gate at JR Kinokuni Line Susami Station.
- Capacity: Limited to 1 person per day (must be 16 or older).
- Donation amount: 500,000 yen.
- Course: Day 1: Hotel check-in at 'Sunset Susami'. Day 2: Wake up using an automatic wake-up device, check out, wear a station master uniform at Susami Station, and experience station duties and onboard announcements.
- Guide: No accompanying guide will be provided.
2. Highlights
- Wake up using an automatic wake-up device.
- Wear a real station master uniform and name tag, perform roll calls, and give a welcoming speech.
- Perform departure signals on the platform and experience onboard train announcements.
- Visit the tourist association as the station master.
- Have your name added to the list of past Susami Station masters.
- Receive commemorative items (certificate and name plate).
3. Donation Acceptance
- Start date: June 4, 2026.
- Deadline: Varies by date (June 20, June 27, July 4, 2026).
- Method: Via Rakuten Furusato Nozei website.
4. Important Notes
- Only for residents outside of Susami Town.
- Must be 16 or older.
- Up to two companions can join with a separate accommodation plan (no station master experience included).
- Subject to cancellation in case of disaster.
5. Contact
Nippon Travel Agency TiS Wakayama Branch: 073-436-1388
1. Overview of the Gift
- Departure dates: (1) Aug 29, (2) Sep 5, (3) Sep 12, 2026.
- Experience time: (1) Aug 30, (2) Sep 6, (3) Sep 13, 2026, from 9:00 to 16:00.
- Locations: Stations in Susami Town (Susami, Mirozu, Ezumi) and on trains running within the town.
- Meeting point: In front of the ticket gate at JR Kinokuni Line Susami Station.
- Capacity: Limited to 1 person per day (must be 16 or older).
- Donation amount: 500,000 yen.
- Course: Day 1: Hotel check-in at 'Sunset Susami'. Day 2: Wake up using an automatic wake-up device, check out, wear a station master uniform at Susami Station, and experience station duties and onboard announcements.
- Guide: No accompanying guide will be provided.
2. Highlights
- Wake up using an automatic wake-up device.
- Wear a real station master uniform and name tag, perform roll calls, and give a welcoming speech.
- Perform departure signals on the platform and experience onboard train announcements.
- Visit the tourist association as the station master.
- Have your name added to the list of past Susami Station masters.
- Receive commemorative items (certificate and name plate).
3. Donation Acceptance
- Start date: June 4, 2026.
- Deadline: Varies by date (June 20, June 27, July 4, 2026).
- Method: Via Rakuten Furusato Nozei website.
4. Important Notes
- Only for residents outside of Susami Town.
- Must be 16 or older.
- Up to two companions can join with a separate accommodation plan (no station master experience included).
- Subject to cancellation in case of disaster.
5. Contact
Nippon Travel Agency TiS Wakayama Branch: 073-436-1388
FAQ
「周参見駅1日駅長体験」の返礼品概要は？
すさみ町のふるさと納税返礼品で、1泊2日の行程で駅業務を体験できる企画です。計3回実施され、寄付金額は500,000円です。
駅長体験はいつ実施されますか？
2026年8月30日(日)、9月6日(日)、9月13日(日)の計3回実施されます。
参加対象や条件はありますか？
満16歳以上の方が対象で、和歌山県すさみ町外にお住まいの方が対象となります。各日1名限定の先着順です。
どのような体験ができますか？
制服・制帽・名札を着用し、点呼、出発合図、車内放送体験、観光協会への訪問などが可能です。
申し込み方法を教えてください。
楽天ふるさと納税サイトにて2026年6月4日より受付を開始しています。