POKÉMON with YOU Train

POKÉMON with YOU Train

POKÉMON with YOU Train

Features

Family fun for Pokémon lovers of all ages!

The POKÉMON with YOU Train brings smiles to children's faces as it takes them on a journey through the region once devastated by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Pikachu can't wait to meet you and your family!

Pikachu is everywhere!

Everywhere you look both inside and on the outside of the train, there's a Pikachu waiting for you! See what it's like to be a conductor in the driver's cab or engine room, and be sure to mark the occasion by taking a photo with the big Pikachu relaxing on the floor!

Fun on the POKÉMON with YOU Train

Passengers receive a commemorative notebook and boarding pass.

At Kesennuma, make sure to try to hunt down at least two of the six stamps located around the city as a part of the Stamp Rally for Kesennuma Recovery. If you succeed, you'll receive a paper model of the updated POKÉMON with YOU Train!

  • *Image is for illustrative purposes only.

Seats

Car No. 1

Communication seats (reserved seating)

You'll find Pikachu everywhere, from the backrests to the curtains!

Car No. 2

Playroom

The room has tons of fun things to play with, and is decorated with Pikachus all over. Be sure to say hi to the big Pikachu relaxing in the middle of the room!

Routes & Timetables

POKÉMON with YOU route map
Trains Routes
POKÉMON with YOU Train Kesennuma (Outbound) Ichinoseki - Kesennuma
POKÉMON with YOU Train Kesennuma (Inbound) Kesennuma - Ichinoseki
POKÉMON with YOU Train Miyako (Outbound) Morioka - Miyako
POKÉMON with YOU Train Miyako (Inbound) Miyako - Morioka
POKÉMON with YOU Train Kamaishi (Outbound) Hanamaki - Kamaishi
POKÉMON with YOU Train Kamaishi (Inbound) Kamaishi - Hanamaki
Timetables & Calendar
(English Only)

Tickets & Reservations

Both a basic fare ticket (or pass) and a reserved seat ticket are required to board.

POKÉMON with YOU Train is reserved seats only. Advance purchase required.

Option 1: Purchase a basic fare ticket and reserved seat ticket

Basic Fare Ticket

Reserved Seat Ticket

  • Purchase online Basic Fare Ticket icon Reserved Seat Ticket icon

    1. Go to the  JR-EAST Train Reservation website (opens in a new window)   and click "Purchase tickets".

    2. Click  "Joyful Trains" in the "Ride Joyful Trains" section.

    3. Select a train.

    4. Choose the car, seat type (Green Car, box seats, etc.) and route.​​

    5. Click "Reserve Now" to proceed to the reservation details.

    6. Enter the date of travel, departure and arrival stations, and the number of adults and children, and click "Reserve Now".

    7. Choose from the available train times, check the box by the train, then click "Select".

      To choose a different time, select "Previous train" or "Next train" to view time for the trains before and after that currently selected.

    8. Confirm purchase details, and if correct, click "Buy Tickets" to proceed to the purchase screen.

    9. A JR-EAST Train Reservation account is required for purchase.

Option 2: Purchase a pass and reserve a seat

JR EAST PASS

Reserved Seat Ticket
(No Charge)

Holders of a rail pass issued by JR EAST (JAPAN RAIL PASS, JR EAST PASS, etc.) valid for within the service area can reserve a seat free of additional charges.

Seats can be reserved at a ticket office or online.

JR EAST PASS icon

Applicable passes the POKÉMON with YOU Train

Holders of any of the following rail passes who are traveling in the applicable service area can ride free of additional charges.
Reserved seat ticket required in advance.Reserve for free at any sales location or on the JR-EAST Train Reservation website.

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