Former Kurayoshi Line Abandoned Railway Track Tie Replacement Experience 2026

About this event

A railroad tie replacement hands-on event will be held at the abandoned Kurayoshi Line railway site in Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture. In this event, participants can join the actual work of replacing railroad ties on the abandoned track. The event is divided into morning and afternoon sessions: reception from 9:15 AM, running from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM for the morning session, and reception from 1:15 PM, running from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM for the afternoon session. Participation is open to individuals aged 18 and older, with a capacity of 4 participants per session. The application deadline is November 23. Work gloves will be provided by the organizer. The event will proceed in light rain, but will be canceled with refunds issued in the case of severe weather that makes work difficult. Through this valuable experience, you can connect with local history and learn an aspect of railway track maintenance. Participants meet at the Sekigane Abandoned Railway Sightseeing Information Center before joining the event.

Venue

Sekigane Abandoned Railway Sightseeing Information Center

77-1 Taikyuji, Sekigane-cho, Kurayoshi, Tottori 682-0403