Tourist Trains for Kids: Memorable Family Trip in Japan

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As the summer heat fades and the pleasant autumn breeze arrives, why not embark on a journey aboard scenic tourist trains for kids?

Trains that we usually use just for transportation transform into an extraordinary space isolated from everyday life.

Gazing at beautiful nature from the carriage window, learning about local history, and choosing souvenirs make family travel by tourist trains for kids perfect for children's educational development.

In this article, we introduce highly recommended tourist trains for kids that families can enjoy together.

Every train shines with its own unique interior and exterior designs, which will surely stimulate your child's sensibilities. Have a premium family travel experience and create unforgettable memories together.

〈Featured Locations〉
1. Seibu Railway - Fifty-two Seats of Happiness
2. Tobu Railway - SPACIA X
3. JR East - Saphir Odoriko
4. JR East - SL Gunma
5. Fujikyu Railway - Fujisan View Express
6. Shinano Railway - Rokumon

       
  • Seibu Railway - Fifty-two Seats of Happiness

  • Tobu Railway - SPACIA X

  • JR East - Saphir Odoriko

          
  • JR East - SL Gunma

  • Fujikyu Railway - Fujisan View Express

  • Shinano Railway - Rokumon

  • This restaurant train running between Shinjuku/Ikebukuro and Chichibu offers exquisite dishes by famous seasonal chefs, perfect for anniversaries.

  • Connecting Asakusa and Kinugawa-Onsen, it offers diverse seating, a panoramic cockpit suite, and original menus at the GOEN café.

  • This all-Green Car train from Tokyo to Izukyu-Shimoda features a cafeteria with limited Chinese dishes and panoramic window views.

  • Running from Takasaki to Minakami, this nostalgic steam locomotive is a must-see for train-loving kids to enjoy Gunma's nature.

  • A 45-minute trip between Otsuki and Kawaguchiko offering stunning views of Mt. Fuji and sweets in its elegant special cars.

  • Traveling between Karuizawa and Nagano, it features a unique "wooden pool" for kids and serves delicious local Shinshu cuisine.