Event Date
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Venue
Aizu-Bange Station Plaza and Station Bange South Park
"Ceremony Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Opening of Aizu-Bange Station"
A ceremony celebrating the 100th anniversary of Aizu-Bange Station, featuring local traditional performing arts, will be held!
The station building wrap, created in collaboration with Hiroshi Takahashi—creator of the popular manga series “Closed” and other works—will also be unveiled!
① Event Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
② Event Location: Aizu-Bange Station Plaza
③ A commemorative gift for visitors! We will be distributing “100th Anniversary Commemorative Certificates” to the first 200 people.
● Distribution Time: 12:15–12:30
● Distribution Location: Aizu-Bange Station Plaza
*Certificates will be distributed after the ceremony concludes.
"See, Touch, and Experience the Charm of Railroads!"
Railroad-themed events will be held at the Aizu-Bange Station Plaza and Station Bange South Park!
This is sure to be enjoyed by everyone, from children who love trains to adults.
① Event Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
② Event Location: Aizu-Bange Station Plaza
③ Event Details
・Try on “Child Station Master” and “Technical Staff” uniforms
・Receive a paper train model as a gift
・Try making train announcements
・Train Nameplate Gallery
・Rail Star Test Ride
・Mini Train Ride Experience
・JR East Train Simulator (fee required)
*To reserve the JR East Train Simulator, please visit “JRE MALL Tickets”!
"The 'Bange Meat Festival' Is Here!"
We’re hosting a special edition of the “Bange Meat Festival,” where you can enjoy the “delicious meat” of Oku-Aizu, featuring horse meat—a specialty of Aizu-Bange Town!
Enjoy the unique culinary delights of Aizu!
① Event Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
② Event Location: Station Bange South Park
③ Vendor Information
・Aizu Bange Horse Association (Horse Sashimi)
・Aizu-Bange Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division (Horse Kalbi Burger)
・Rakusho (Fried Chicken)
・Tabe Chiku Meat (Beef Skewers)
・Aizu Jidori Shop(Aizu Jidori Dishes)
・Fattoria Komoto (Pork Sandwiches)
・Local Sake from Aizu-Banshita
"Special 'Tadami Line Anniversary' Train!"
On the day of the event, a special group charter train called the “Tadami Line Anniversary Train,” featuring the “View Coaster Fukkō,” will be in service.
Come to the event venue and experience the charm of the Tadami Line!
◆Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
◆Train: View Coaster Fukkko
◆Routes (48 passengers per route)
① Aizu-Wakamatsu to Aizu-Bange (round trip)
② Aizu-Wakamatsu to Aizu-Kawaguchi (round trip; for passengers 20 years of age and older)
・Original Aizu-nuri sake cups, 100th-anniversary commemorative certificate, and Tadami Line anniversary bento
・Original “Local Horinishi” products from the Aizu-Bange Town Tourism and Local Products Association, onboard bingo tournaments, and more
*Other events are available for each tour package. Please check the sales page for details.
*The contents of the “Tadami Line Anniversary Bento” vary depending on the tour package.
Travel Planning and Operation: View Co., Ltd. JR East View Tourism & Sales
★Please check the “JRE Media” website for event details, schedules, and information on special trains!
*The event will take place rain or shine, but may be canceled in the event of severe weather.
*Event content, times, performers, and giveaways are subject to change or cancellation.
*Commemorative items and giveaways will be available while supplies last.
*The information provided is current as of September 2026.