The fresh maple leaves approaching the train windows shimmer in a vivid spring green as they catch the sunlight. The gently swaying green maples in the spring breeze bring a sense of life and vitality.
Please enjoy the beauty of the green maples and nature along the Eizan Railway line.
View from the train window: “Maple Tunnel” Sightseeing train “Kirara” running through the fresh green maple tunnel
■Slow Train Operation through Fresh Green Maple Tunnel
This seasonal feature allows trains to run at a slower speed than usual through the lush “Green Maple Tunnel,” so passengers can take their time enjoying the fresh greenery of newly sprouting maple leaves.
Operation Period
April 17 (Fri) – May 31 (Sun), 2026 (daily)
Slow Speed Section
“Maple Tunnel” section (approx. 250 m) between Ichihara Station and Ninose Station on the Kurama Line
Applicable Trains
Both weekday and weekend/holiday schedules:
Departing Demachiyanagi Station: 9:00–16:45 (bound for Kurama)
Departing Kurama Station: 9:34–17:19* (bound for Demachiyanagi) (*17:20 on weekdays)
Demachiyanagi → Kurama Kurama → Demachiyanagi
*Only trains operating under the “Slow Train Operation through Fresh Green Maple Tunnel” are listed. Note: 17:20 departure on weekdays.
■Fresh Green Maple Light-Up
In conjunction with the “Fresh Green Light-Up” event held at Kifune Shrine, a special “Green Maple Light-Up” will also take place. Trains passing through this section will turn off their interior lights and run slowly to enhance the viewing experience.
Event Dates
May 2 (Sat) – May 5 (Tue, public holiday), 2026
Illumination Area
“Maple Tunnel” section (approx. 250 m) between Ichihara Station and Ninose Station, as well as Ninose Station and Kibuneguchi Station
Applicable Trains
Weekend and holiday schedule:
Departing Demachiyanagi Station: 17:00–20:02 (bound for Kurama)
Departing Kurama Station: 17:19–20:45 (bound for Demachiyanagi)
Demachiyanagi → Kurama Kurama → Demachiyanagi
*Only trains participating in the “Fresh Green Maple Light-Up” are listed.
*Trains marked with a square symbol are operated by the sightseeing train “Kirara.”
*Schedules may change without notice due to vehicle inspections or other operational reasons.
