Kyushu Railway Company, Kokura General Rolling Stock Center

Learning at a railway depot: The logistics operations that support people and goods

Established in 1891 as a rolling stock maintenance facility for the Kyushu Railway, which had extended its line to Moji, this factory boasts a history of over 100 years. It conducts inspections, repairs, and modifications of railway rolling stock, as well as technical development, and is solely responsible for the maintenance of trains operating within Kyushu—including the “Seven Stars in Kyushu,” the “Limited Express Yufuin no Mori,” and the “Limited Express Sonic”—as well as D&S trains.

Information

Address
3-1-1 Kaneda, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City

Tour Dates and Times
The first Wednesday of every month (excluding holidays at the Kokura General Rolling Stock Center)
Start Time (Subject to consultation)
[AM] Approximately 1 hour between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM
[PM] Approximately 1 hour between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM

Duration
Approximately 60–80 minutes

Capacity
10–40 people per tour (Open to students from 4th grade through college and vocational school students)
*Groups applying must specify the school name

Tour Registration
Please submit a provisional registration via the URL below at least two months in advance.
After review, we will respond via email or other means regarding the availability of the tour.
Please review the important notes.
Provisional Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/H4WCGZ4HKz

Inquiries
We only accept inquiries via the provisional registration website.