POKÉMON with YOU Train
Fun for the whole family
The "POKÉMON with YOU Train" works to bring smiles to the faces of children in the region devastated by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 2011 and to encourage children across Japan to enjoy a trip to Tohoku.
Enjoy a fun outing with the lively Pikachu on the "POKÉMON with YOU Train".
Fun design with Pikachu all over
Pikachu can be found all over the outside and inside of the train.
Try your hand at being the conductor in the driver's cab or the engine room or take a photo with the reclining Pikachu as a memento of your trip.
POKÉMON with YOU
These efforts were initiated in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Building off the legacy of POKÉMON with YOU’s "Pokémon visits for bringing smiles to children’s faces,” we will continue to work to enrich children’s present and future.
*Bento boxed lunches are not currently sold on this train
[Iwate Prefecture/Miyagi Prefecture]- Debut year
- December 2012 (renovated in July 2017)
- Service area
- Ichinoseki Station-Kesennuma Station
Hanamaki Station-Kamaishi Station
Morioka Station-Miyako Station
Travel Guide
Here are some recommended spots along the POKÉMON with YOU Train route.
Ichinoseki Station
There is a stamp pad as well as a photo spot.
Geibikei Station
Peer at the special art fence at an angle to see Pokémon appear.
Surisawa Station
In addition to a stamp pad, there are Pokemon art pieces and a photo spot.
Semmaya Station
The station is filled with Pokemon. There is also a stamp pad.
Orikabe Station
If you look carefully, you will find Pokémon hiding in the grass and trees!
Kesennuma Station
There are Pokemon art pieces, photo spots, and banners.
Train Details
The inside of the train is filled with Pikachu.
Please enjoy the Pikachu theme decorations.
Car interior
Car no. 1
Communication Seats (reserved seating cars)
Depictions of Pikachu are everywhere, including the backrests of the seats, the curtains and much more!
Car no. 2
Playroom Car
Try your hand at being the conductor in the driver's cab or the engine room.
There is a reclining Pikachu in the middle of the car. Play with the loads of gadgets and other fun things filling the area, while surrounded by Pikachu.
Car layout
Destination
Destination
Photo Gallery
Make the most of your train ride
Here are some ways to enjoy the POKÉMON with YOU Train, not only while onboard, but also at each station and at the stamp rally.
Hospitality
Onboard Fun
Attendants will welcome you as you board the train.
You will receive a "Souvenir Notebook" and a "Commemorative Boarding Pass" as mementos of your trip.
Stamps for the "Omoide Notebook" are available at four stations (Ichinoseki, Surisawa, Semmaya, and Kesennuma).
Fun in Kesennuma
Enjoy your time in Kesennuma at the "Stamp Rally for Kesennuma Recovery."
If you collect two or more of the six stamps located in Kesennuma City, you will receive a paper model of the new "POKÉMON with YOU Train".
* The image is intended as an example.
Kesennuma City stamp locations
- Kesennuma Umi no Ichi (Sea Market) and Shark Museum
- ・Kesennuma Fish Market
- ・Taku (Hirakeru)
- ・Fried croquette shop
- ・K-port
- ・Kesennuma Station Tourist Information Center
Support efforts
POKÉMON with YOU
Pokémon is always with you
These efforts were initiated in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Building off the legacy of POKÉMON with YOU’s "Pokémon visits for bringing smiles to children’s faces,” we will continue to work to enrich children’s present and future.
Timetable & Calendar
How to Board
How to purchase tickets
Basic fare ticket + reserved seat ticket
The POKÉMON with YOU Train is a train with all reserved seat. In addition to a boarding ticket, you will need seat ticket.
(If you are using a JR EAST rail pass such as the JAPAN RAIL PASS or JR EAST PASS within the free area, you can reserve reserved seat without paying an additional fee. Please reserve reserved seat (free of charge) at the ticket office.)
Seat reservations are available from 10:00 one month before the departure date at the ticket offices (Midori-no-Madoguchi) or reserved seat ticket vending machine of key stations, or from the JR-East Train Reservation website. (*Reserved seat ticket vending machines open at 10:10 a.m.)
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