A major Granship festival where you can discover model railways and real railway culture
Granship Train Festa
The 2026 edition of Granship Train Festa has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/05/16 〜 2026/05/17Ended
- Season / frequency
- Mid-May every year / Every year
- Location
- Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center “Granship,” entire venue
- Area
- Shizuoka Prefecture・Shizuoka City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h–1 h 30 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free admission
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A railway event held throughout Granship, featuring model railways, railway company exhibits, a photo exhibition and mini trains. There’s something to see, experience and enjoy eating, for everyone from families to railway enthusiasts.
About Granship Train Festa
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Halowand File:Granship train festa 2016 02.JPG / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Granship Train Festa is a railway event hosted by the Shizuoka Prefectural Cultural Foundation and Shizuoka Prefecture.
Model railway enthusiast groups and railway companies gather to exhibit model railways, hold railway photo exhibitions and introduce railway companies.
The event is characterized by exhibitions throughout Granship and activities that families can enjoy too.
It is held in mid-May every year.
Source: グランシップ トレインフェスタ - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the model railway exhibition spread throughout Granship.
In 2026, 35 model railway clubs and other groups took part, with expansive dioramas and models on display in “Umi,” the largest hall at Granship.
Visitors can also enjoy railway company booths, a railway photo exhibition, a uniform photo area and railway talks.
Sales of ekiben and railway-related merchandise also add to the lively atmosphere.
Source: 【鉄道王国・静岡の象徴「グランシップトレインフェスタ」】2026年は富山地鉄が『鉄道むすめ』の縁で初出展 。JR東日本や駿河屋傘下となったカツミも｜静岡新聞アットエス / 5月16日・17日 「グランシップトレインフェスタ2026」開催｜鉄道イベント｜2026年4月3日掲載｜鉄道ファン・railf.jp
A major Granship festival where you can discover model railways and real railway culture
What to expect
At the venue, visitors can explore railway company exhibits and railway photography while viewing model railway layouts.
Depending on the exhibits, visitors may be able to operate model trains, and mini train rides are also offered outdoors.
You can mix and match activities to suit your day, from listening to railway talks and enjoying the kids’ area and craft activities to choosing an ekiben or railway-related merchandise.
How to take part
The venue is open to the public, and admission is free.
As well as viewing the model railway displays, depending on the exhibits, you can try operating model trains, riding a mini train, and visiting the kids’ corner.
Age limits and sign-up procedures vary by activity, so please check the information available on the day.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center “Granship,” entire venue (2-3-1 Higashi-Shizuoka, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
- Train and bus
Get off at JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station and walk about 3 minutes from the south exit.
The venue is next to the station’s south exit.
- Parking
400 spaces.
The lot is expected to fill up on the day, and entering or exiting may take time.
Source: グランシップトレインフェスタ2026(静岡県)の詳細データ｜ウォーカープラス
Address 2-3-1 Higashi-Shizuoka, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
In 2026, the event was held over 2 days, May 16 (Sat) and the 17th (Sun).
It ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, and ended at 3:30 p.m. on the 17th (Sun).
Final admission on both days was 30 minutes before closing.
It is usually held in mid-May.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
In 2026, final admission was set for 30 minutes before closing, and the event ended at 3:30 p.m. on the 17th (Sun).
The ekiben stand often sold out by the morning, so if you plan to buy one, it’s best to arrive early.
The parking lot is expected to be full, with congestion when entering and exiting, and visitors are advised to use public transportation.
Nearby attractions
久能山東照宮
静岡市駿河区にある神社
静岡市歴史博物館
静岡市の博物館
Shizuoka Sengen Shrine
静岡県静岡市にある神社
写真：Yoshizumi Endo from Tokyo, JAPAN / CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo source ·
静岡県立美術館
静岡県静岡市にある美術館
写真：江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) / CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo source ·
駿府城
静岡市にあった城
Origins and History of Granship Train Festa
Granship Train Festa is a railway event that has continued since Granship opened.
The 2026 event marked its 26th edition, and it was canceled in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19.
There are also records of events in 2014, 2016 and 2017, and programs such as railway talk shows have been added over the years.
Official information
The official Granship press release includes an announcement for the 2026 event.
The event information lists the dates May 16 (Sat) and the 17th (Sun).
Source: プレスリリース｜GRANSHIP／グランシップ
Granship Train Festa at a Glance
Granship Train Festa is a public event where visitors can enjoy model railways, railway company exhibits, photo exhibitions, talks, mini trains and a kids’ area.
In 2026, the event was held throughout Granship on May 16 and the 17th, with free admission.
The venue is about a 3-minute walk from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station, and there is parking at the venue, though congestion is expected.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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