Sakura Deai-kan at Yodogawa River Park, in Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture, is holding a three-day Train Festival from Monday, September 21 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The event brings together a range of train-themed activities for visitors to enjoy to the fullest.
N Gauge Model Railway Meet
A massive model railway layout will be set up at Sakura Deai-kan, giving visitors an up-close view of N gauge model trains in action.
Hours
- September 21 (Monday, national holiday): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- September 22 (Tuesday, national holiday): 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday): 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
*Visitors may not bring their own N gauge train cars.
Cooperation: Tetsudo Mokei E-na Club
Ride-and-Drive Experience
Using a car fitted with a small camera at the front, participants can enjoy operating a train while watching the view on a monitor.
Hours
September 21 (Monday, national holiday)
① 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
② 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
September 22 (Tuesday, national holiday)
① 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
② 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
③ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday)
① 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
② 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
③ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Fee: Free
*Limited to the first 20 participants per session.
*Priority is given to children of elementary school age and younger (a guardian must accompany them).
Train Festival Quiz Rally
Quizzes about Sakura Deai-kan and the Keihan Railway are posted inside the building and in the surrounding area (four questions in total). Everyone who answers all four correctly receives a special prize (while supplies last).
Hours
September 21 (Monday, national holiday): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
September 22 (Tuesday, national holiday): 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday): 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fee: Free
How to Participate
Quiz sheets are available at the information corner and in front of the staff room at Sakura Deai-kan — feel free to pick one up. Answer the questions posted on signs inside the building and in the surrounding area, then bring your completed sheet to the staff room.
Mini Train Rides
Students from Kyoto Prefectural Tanabe High School, in Kyotanabe City, will give a special run of the mini train they built, in the plaza in front of Sakura Deai-kan.
Hours
September 22 (Tuesday, national holiday)
① 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
② 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Fee: Free
*Rides are offered on a first-come, first-served basis on the day.
*Operating hours are subject to change depending on the day's weather.
*Because the lead car is built from precision machinery, the ride may be suspended depending on weather conditions.
Cooperation: Kyoto Prefectural Tanabe High School
Build Your Own Train! Freight Train Craft Workshop (advance reservation required)
Paint it your favorite color, add drawings or patterns — build a train that's uniquely yours.
Hours
September 21 (Monday, national holiday)
① 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
② 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
③ 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Capacity: 6 people per session
Fee: ¥500 (tax included) per person
Reservations
Advance reservation required. Reserve here
*A guardian must accompany child participants.
Cooperation: Enuka-go
Play With Toy Trains
Toy trains are a favorite with kids everywhere. Sakura Deai-kan is setting up a corner where visitors can freely play with toy trains donated by families who no longer use them at home, giving old toys a second life through the event.
Hours
September 22 (Tuesday, national holiday): 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday): 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fee: Free
*Please keep a close eye on small children.
Train Festival Overview
Dates: September 21 (Monday, national holiday) 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; September 22 (Tuesday, national holiday) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 2026
Venue: Sakura Deai-kan (Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Admission: Free (some activities are paid)
In case of rain: Some activities may be cancelled
Cooperation: Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd., Tetsudo Mokei E-na Club, Kyoto Prefectural Tanabe High School, Enuka-go
Event details: https://www.yodogawa-park.jp/topic/densyamaturi_20260921-23/
