SL Hitoyoshi Railway Festival 2026

About this event

The "SL Hitoyoshi Railway Festival 2026" will be held for two days from Saturday, November 14 to Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the JR Hitoyoshi Station Plaza Parking Lot and surrounding areas of JR Hitoyoshi Station in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. At this festival, dynamic running exhibitions where you can see the SL Hitoyoshi steam locomotive in actual operation up close are scheduled multiple times on both days, offering a special experience with an impact that cannot be matched by photos or videos. At the venue, visitors can enjoy mini steam train rides, railway operator booths, sales of local specialty goods, and stage events. Furthermore, guided tours of the locomotive shed and turntable, which are usually off-limits to the public, will be conducted, making it a rare opportunity not only for railway enthusiasts but for all visitors. This year, the "1st SL Hitoyoshi Oshi-katsu World Championship" will also be held, drawing attention with its unique programming. Along with the concurrently held "Nostalgic Hitoyoshi HITONOWA Market" and "Kumatetsu Festival 2026," it is an event where you can fully savor autumn in Hitoyoshi.

Venue

Hitoyoshi Station Plaza Parking Lot

Nakaaoimachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0008