July 28, 2010

Gakunan Tetsudo beer train

The Gakunan Tetsudo is a small, private train line that runs from Yoshiwara Station to Gakunan-Enoo Station in Fuji City. The area served by this train line is fairly isolated and industrial so chances are you'll never have to take it. But there's no better reason to check it out than the annual beer train!

Such a brilliant concept really - you buy a ticket (about 2200 yen) and drink all the beer you can while the train goes to the end of the line and back (one hour). Depending on how many beers you drink, it can be a pretty good deal. Snacks are provided but most Japanese people bring food with them. Chances are you'll be the only foreigner on board so be prepared to make friends! This was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had in Japan.

The beer train departs from Yoshiwara Station on Friday evenings in July and August at around 7:00 p.m. Please check at the station for more information and tickets. The Gakunan Tetsudo also has a jazz train sometimes (live jazz band on board) but I don't think it will happen again this year.



*Pics by Em

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