Fujikyu Train Festival on 28 November: free rail events at Kawaguchiko, Mt. Fuji and Shimoyoshida stations — and a special train into the depot
富士急電車まつり2026（2026年11月28日）
On Saturday 28 November the Fujikyu line at the foot of Mt. Fuji holds its train festival at four places along the line, 10:00–16:00, free to enter. A paid tour rides the Fuji Tozan Densha sightseeing train from Otsuki straight into the depot, and there's a free talk by two well-known rail-fan TV personalities.
When28 Nov 2026
WhereKawaguchiko, Mt. Fuji (depot and Q-STA) and Shimoyoshida stations, Yamanashi
Fuji Sanroku Electric Railway, which runs the Fujikyu line between Otsuki and Kawaguchiko, holds the Fujikyu Train Festival 2026 on Saturday 28 November, from 10:00 to 16:00 (planned). Entry is free, though some events cost extra or need booking. It takes place at Kawaguchiko Station, the train repair depot next to Mt. Fuji Station, the Q-STA terminal building at Mt. Fuji Station, and Shimoyoshida Station, with one-day-only rail activities at each. It goes ahead in rain but may be cancelled in a storm.
A paid tour (¥10,000, first 40 people, booked on Fujikyu's online shop) meets at Otsuki Station's ticket gate at 11:00 and rides a special run of the Fuji Tozan Densha sightseeing train — which doesn't normally run that day — straight into the depot, with a quiz on board, a tug-of-war against a train and a look at a pantograph. Rail-fan actor Seiji Rokkaku and TV personality Yusuke Minamida take part.
At 15:00 the two give a free talk of about 30 minutes in a special venue on the 3rd floor of Q-STA, open to anyone (entry may be limited if it gets crowded). Details of the other events are on the festival's special page.
For visitors
- Fujikyu is a private line: the JAPAN RAIL PASS covers JR only as far as Otsuki. The Fuji Excursion limited express runs straight from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko — see our guide.
- The events are run in Japanese; the special page lists what happens at each station.
- Events can change; check the special page on the day.
Sources
- Fujikyu Group — Fujikyu Train Festival 2026 guests, special train tour and talk (PR TIMES, Nov 2026) (official, Japanese)
- Fujikyu Railway — Fujikyu Train Festival 2026 special page (official, Japanese)
Summarised in our own words from the sources above; last checked 13 Nov 2026. Plans can change — confirm with the operator before you travel.