Railway Town Omiya Event Archive

March 16, 2023 Omiya Railway Day Commemorative Ceremony

As a next step in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the railway's opening, March 16th, the day Ōmiya Station opened, was designated "Omiya Railway Day" and a commemorative event was held. In addition, events were held to allow people to experience the charms of Omiya, such as the unveiling ceremony of the "Railway Town Welcome Board," a tasting event for "Omiya Neapolitan," and "Omiya Gachatama."

July 28th - August 6th, 2023 JRE MALL Antique Railway Auction

As part of a summer holiday project in Omiya, the city of railways, we sold railway parts that people would want to own at the JRE MALL antique railway auction.
In addition, a "185 Series Seat Festival" was held exclusively for those who purchased tickets. This event attracted attention as an opportunity to acquire a valuable collection.

November 12, 2023 Omiya Ward Railway Festival

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Omiya Ward, a railway festival unique to Omiya, the "city of railways," was held at Omiya Ward Office, Omiya Library, and Yamamaru Park. The festival included the unveiling of a monument featuring Saitama City's PR character, "Nuu," a commemorative item, displays of train emergency stop buttons and railroad crossing emergency buttons, and even a mini Shinkansen (E5 series) run. Many people attended, making it a huge success.

March 16, 2024 Omiya Railway Day 1st Anniversary Ceremony

A ceremony was held to commemorate the first anniversary of the establishment of "Omiya Railway Day." The ceremony began with the breaking of a commemorative paper lantern, followed by the appointment ceremony of the "Omiya Seven" Railway Town Support Team and a talk event. The venue was filled with excitement, making it a day worthy of the Omiya Railway Day first anniversary ceremony.

March 23-24, 2024 Railway Town Collaboration Event @Omiya

The "Railway Town Collaboration Event @ Omiya" was held at the east-west connecting corridor of Ōmiya Station, bringing together the "Railway Towns" of JR EAST area - Tsuchizaki in Akita Prefecture, Niitsu in Niigata Prefecture, and Omiya in Saitama Prefecture. On the day, each area brought a variety of tourist and railway resources, and there were displays of railway parts and equipment from the general rolling stock centers of each area, as well as a photo session in children's uniforms. The venue was particularly excited when the stationmasters from the three areas, Akita Station, Niigata Station, and Ōmiya Station Stationmaster, appeared together with their respective area mascots.

March 8, 2025 Ōmiya Station 140th Anniversary Commemorative Edition

A commemorative train was operated to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the opening of Ōmiya Station, organized by everyone who loves the railway town of Omiya. The train consisted of nine E257 series 5000 cars, featuring a green line livery reminiscent of the memorable 185 series used on the "Odoriko" trains. Participants received original presents such as commemorative basic fare ticket, clear files, and tote bags. The train ran along a special route from Ōmiya Station to Kawagoe Rolling Stock Center, which was a delight to attendees.

March 15, 2025 Ōmiya Station 140th Anniversary Event Auction

To commemorate the 140th anniversary of the opening of Ōmiya Station we held a "Real Auction of Antique Railway Goods" and "Antique Railway Goods Sales Event." At this event, we sold off a total of over 1,000 items, including parts from retired railway vehicles and unused station equipment. The auction results were announced and a presentation ceremony was held where the successful bidders received their items from the Ōmiya Station on the spot, attracting a lot of attention and creating a lively atmosphere.

March 20, 2025 Iron Town Festival

To commemorate the 140th anniversary of the opening of Ōmiya Station, the "Tetsumachi Festival @ Omiya" was held. There are known to be 12 "railway towns" across Japan, and a total of 10 towns participated, including those from JR Hokkaido, JR West, and JR Shikoku. On the day, there was a photo session in train uniforms brought by each company, a railway town stamp rally, and a special stage to promote the charms of each town, and the event was a great success with approximately 5,000 people in attendance.