This year's 25th anniversary! Anpanman train running in Shikoku

The 25th anniversary of this year's birth! Anpanman Train Spreading in Shikoku
Since its debut in 2000, the driving area has been expanded, and now it is "Reprint! 23 cars of 6 types, including the first Anpanman Train, are driving in each Shikoku prefecture.
I continue to run with the dreams of children who love Anpanman from all over the country.
JR Shikoku Anpanman Train Journey
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- Anpanman train in Shikoku
Ehime
Anpanman train on the Yosan Line 8000 Series Anpanman Train Okayama Takamatsu to Matsuyama
Yosan Line Uwa-kai Sea Anpanman Train Matsuyama-Uwajima
Kagawa
Seto-ohashi Anpanman trolley Okayama, Kotohira, Takamatsu
Tokushima
Yu Yu Anpanman Car Tokushima to Awaikeda
Kochi
Dosan Line Akai / Kiroi Anpanman Train Okayama-Kochi
For a limited time! The first Anpanman train Kochi, Nakamura-Sukumo
JR Shikoku Bus Anpanman Bus Tosa Yamada Station-Mirafu
〇 Click here for the official website of Anpanman Train.
Anpanman Train in Kochi Prefecture

History of Anpanman Train
It began on October 14, 2000. Mr. Takashi Yanase, the author of Anpanman, was born in Kochi Prefecture, and started operating the Anpanman train on the Dosan Line on the limited express "Nankaze" between Kochi and Okayama.
The photo shows Anpanman Train Hiroba at Kochi Station. There is also an information that introduces history here.

Dosan Line Anpanman Train Kochi Station to Okayama Station
The service started in 2000 and the 25th anniversary. It is a train that taught many parents and children the joy of traveling. The inside of the car is full of designs such as Anpanman and Baikinman. Not only children, but also adults who happen to ride on by chance will smile.
There are two types of vehicles, the "Akai Anpanman Train" and the "Kiroi Anpanman Train", so we recommend that you devise the boarding date and time.

Anpanman seat limited to 24 seats
There is a popular Anpanman seat in the first reserved seat on the Dosan Line.
It will be sold one month before the boarding date, so plan as soon as possible!

JR Shikoku Bus
It runs from JR Shikoku Tosa Yamada Station to the Takashi Yanase Memorial Hall.
The design is full of Anpanman and his friends. There are the red vehicle Anpanman and the purple vehicle Baikinman.

Reprint! The first Anpanman Train
To commemorate the 25th anniversary, the exterior design of the first Anpanman train will be reprinted and will be operated for a limited time as the limited express "Ashizuri".
The first Anpanman train was the first Anpanman train that appeared on October 14, 2000. It was a design that drew Anpanman and his friends on the blue car body.
Dosan Line Kochi to Nakamura / Sukumo Limited Express "Ashizuri", about 2 round trips a day
Operation period: From April 12, 2025 to January 12, 2026 (planned)

Anpanman Train Stamp Rally
This is the 31st stamp rally this year. It is an event that is delighted by customers with children every time. Stamps are installed not only on 15 stations and 5 leisure facilities, but also on the Anpanman train.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the event.
Implementation period: April 1, 2025 (Tuesday) - September 30, 2025
※Limited Express Ishizuchi, reprint! There is no stamp on the first Anpanman train.
※For more information, please visit the official website.
▼Reservations for accommodation plans can be made from the official reservation site of Mercure Kochi Tosa Resort & Spa.
All-inclusive searches for the date and number of guests, select a room, and then select "Deal and/or Package Fees".
And choose a plan that has all-inclusive description in your meal items.
Anpanman train dedicated site full of information that allows you to see detailed contents, timetables, and operation information in real time.
JR Shikoku Anpanman Train Official Website