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Steam trains

A few lines still run steam locomotives. They operate mainly on weekends and holidays, with reserved seats.

Travel tips

Operating days are set each year and trains can be out of service for long periods. Always check the railway's official site.

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Shimo-Imaichi
Station
Tobu Railway's SL Taiju runs between Shimo-Imaichi and Kinugawa-Onsen. There is a turntable at the station.
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2
Takasaki
Station
JR East's SL Gunma runs from Takasaki towards Minakami and Yokokawa.
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3
Kumagaya
Station
Chichibu Railway's Paleo Express between Kumagaya and Mitsumineguchi — the steam train closest to Tokyo.
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4
Aizu-Wakamatsu
Station
JR East's SL Banetsu Monogatari between Niitsu and Aizu-Wakamatsu.
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Shin-Yamaguchi
Station
JR West's SL Yamaguchi between Shin-Yamaguchi and Tsuwano.
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