Kokura Factory Railway Land (小倉工場鉄道ランド), located at the Kokura General Vehicle Center (小倉総合車両センター) in Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, is popular with children and adults alike, but it can only be entered on special tours. Two special tour options are available for Saturday, December 19, 2026, both as day trips. Reservations close on December 13.
What to Expect at Kokura Factory Railway Land
Factory Tour, In-Car Announcement Experience, Uniform Fitting, and More
A range of hands-on activities is available, including a factory tour, an in-car announcement experience, and a uniform fitting experience.
The in-car announcement experience takes place in an actual KiHa 40 series train car, with active crew members helping with the announcements.
Hands-On Activities for ¥500
A wiring work experience is available for ¥500, in which participants use a screwdriver to connect the wiring correctly and light up a lamp. Other technical experience activities are also offered.
Lunch at the Employee Cafeteria "Tsubame Shokudo"
Lunch is served at "Tsubame Shokudo" (つばめ食堂), an employee cafeteria that is still in active use. The meal is a set of curry and udon. Children receive a set of mini udon and onigiri instead.
Tour Options
Tour 1: Departing and Returning to Hakata Station, with a Special Run of the Limited Express "Kawasemi Yamasemi"
- Departure date: Saturday, December 19, 2026 (day trip)
- Minimum number of participants: 1
- Departure/arrival station: Hakata Station
- Prices:
- Adults: ¥12,500 per person (tax included)
- Children: ¥5,500 per person (tax included), ages 3 through elementary school
- Children under 3 can join free of charge, up to 2 per adult (no seat or meal included)
- Children under 3 who need a seat and meal are charged the children's fare
- Schedule: A tour escort accompanies the group.
- Depart Hakata Station at 8:46 AM on the Limited Express Kawasemi Yamasemi (ordinary car, reserved seats)
- Arrive at the Kokura General Vehicle Center at 11:20 AM
- About 3 hours and 30 minutes at Kokura Factory Railway Land
- Depart the Kokura General Vehicle Center at 3:14 PM on the Limited Express Kawasemi Yamasemi
- Arrive at Hakata Station at 5:46 PM
Highlight: A tour-only train travels directly into Kokura Factory Railway Land. Participants enter the Kokura General Vehicle Center while still aboard the train, enjoying views from the window that are not normally seen. The train is scheduled to be the Limited Express Kawasemi Yamasemi (特急 かわせみ やませみ), though another vehicle may be used depending on operating conditions.
After arrival, the group goes straight to the factory tour. Visitors can then explore at their own pace until departure, including the museum, a mini train ride, the in-car announcement experience, and the uniform fitting experience. Only the factory tour and stage events have set times.
Notes:
- No cabin crew will be on board the Limited Express Kawasemi Yamasemi, so there will be no onboard sales, including goods.
- The tour-only train is a chartered group train, so departure and arrival times may change.
Tour 2: Meeting and Dismissal at the Kokura General Vehicle Center
- Departure date: Saturday, December 19, 2026 (day trip)
- Minimum number of participants: 1
- Meeting/dismissal point: Kokura General Vehicle Center
- Prices:
- Adults: ¥4,000 per person (tax included)
- Children: ¥1,500 per person (tax included), ages 3 through elementary school
- Children under 3 can join free of charge, up to 2 per adult (no meal included)
- Children under 3 who need a meal are charged the children's fare
Visitors can enjoy the museum, a mini train ride, the uniform fitting experience, and more at their own pace. Only the factory tour and stage events have set times.
Highlight: Free use of the Kokura General Vehicle Center parking lot is available (capacity: 100 vehicles, first-come, first-served; no reservations).
How to Book
- Reservation opening: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM
- Reservation deadline: December 13
- Booking method: Online booking via the JTB-BÓKUN reservation site (credit card payment only)
- Tour 1 (Hakata Station departure): Booking site
- Tour 2 (meeting at the Kokura General Vehicle Center): Booking site
Please check the tour details and terms and conditions on the reservation site before booking.
