JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd. “View Tetsu”, which provides railway-specific content for railway f ans, has started!

[JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd.] “View Tetsu”, which provides railway-specific content for railway fans, has started! ​
JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd. Press release: April 24, 2025 “Viewtetsu”, which provides
railway-specific content for railway fans, has started! We provide a special railway experience unique to the JR East Group. • JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “VTS”) will launch the “View Tetsu” brand, which will disseminate content specializing in planning iron-rich trips for railway fans, such as train trips and photo sessions. • The Viewtetsu brand offers a special railway experience unique to the JR East Group, based on a concept that allows passengers to pursue their individual hobbies. 1. About the name and logo “Viewtetsu” is a brand brought to you by VTS with the theme of “a special journey to deepen your love for railways.” In addition to group special train rides, we offer a number of carefully planned events for people who love railways, such as photo sessions at the rolling stock center, experiencing railway sounds, and exploring abandoned railway lines. “Ride”, “Photograph”, “Listen”, “Examine”… Bring your own love for railways and gather together, Tetsujin!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-1c7fbf5042ce1ad0aa350453a72e330d-409×401.jpg Trademark registration pending 2. To commemorate the launch of the “Byu-tetsu” brand, we will be planning special travel products and conducting campaigns Among the railway content sold by VTS, we will develop products specifically for railway fans under the “Viewtetsu” brand. In addition, to commemorate the launch of the brand, a “Byuutetsu” birth campaign and promotions will be held from May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025. We will develop projects with a high concentration of iron that can only be experienced at “View Tetsu” and create opportunities for people to become fans of “View Tetsu.” Please take this opportunity to participate in the campaign and experience the charm of the “Byuutetsu” brand. (1) Sales of special travel products that can only be experienced at Viewtetsu [First round] Sales start at 14:00 on Friday, April 25, 2025 1. A deep dive into commercial vehicle 143 series! “Kumoya 143-52/Kumo Uni 143-1” photo session & vehicle explanation session in Nagano General Vehicle Center ・“Kumoya 143-52/Kumo Uni 143-1 Photo Session” We will be holding a photo session at the detention track inside the Nagano General Vehicle Center, lining up Kumoya 143-52 (Shonan color) and Kumo Uni 143-1 (Yokosuka color), which are usually not seen up close. The photo session is set to last approximately 60 minutes. You can enjoy a relaxing photo shoot with a limited number of 25 people. *Kumoya 143-52 and Kumouni 143-1 will not be repainted. The entire car is faded, and there are some areas where the paint is peeling off. *The headlights cannot be turned on.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-4955c1b783b30854e86dce336c537934-2776×2082.jpg Kumoya 143-52 (image) ・Vehicle commentary session for “Kumo Uni 143-1” An explanation session will be held inside the vehicle, which is normally closed to the public, by employees with experience in vehicle design work. *It is not possible to enter the crew cabin of Kumoya 143.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-743752d40df61d8da08b66f187fdb40d-2776×2082.jpg Kumouni 143-1 (image) ■Departure date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
■Recruitment number: 25 people/minimum number of participants 20 ■Sales page: https://vtsotq.page.link/hPDn 2.“EF65/DD16/189 series” photo session & special exhibition of vehicle maintenance work in Nagano General Vehicle Center ・”EF65/DD16/189 series” photo session We will be holding a photo session at the detention track inside the Nagano General Vehicle Center, lining up the EF65, DD16, and Kuha189, which are usually not seen up close. The photo session is set to last approximately 60 minutes. You can enjoy a relaxing photoshoot with a limit of 25 people. *Repainting of EF65, DD16, and 189 series will not be performed. The entire car is faded, and there are some areas where the paint is peeling off. *For the 189 series, only the first car will be on display. *The photo session will be held in a location without overhead wires. It is not possible to raise the pantograph or turn on the headlights.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-38901dfc7e38a2f060b1694f2bf14596-2685×2013.jpg DD16 (image) ・Observe railway vehicle maintenance work up close, which can only be done on weekdays At the Nagano General Rolling Stock Center, which is normally closed to visitors, we will provide real information only known to our employees, such as work explanations and trivia about railway vehicles. Unique to the General Vehicle Center, you can see vehicles lined up that you don’t usually see each other.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-f188b18b3a1ce5c71155b18c8bc178ba-3900×2925.jpg Nagano General Vehicle Center (image) ■Departure date: Friday, June 20, 2025 ■Recruitment number: 25 people/minimum number of participants 20 ■Sales page: https://vtsotq.page.link/qn7K [2nd edition] Sales start at 14:00 on Monday, April 28, 2025 (Information will be released on the “Japanese Travel, Railway Travel” website from around 14:00 on Friday, April 25th) Kiha 40 type express “From Asahikawa to Kushiro” 400 km via Sekihoku Main Line and Senmo Main Line Driving 400km from Asahikawa to Kushiro in Kiha 40! You can enjoy a long ride between Asahikawa and Kushiro, reminiscent of the Taisetsu and Shiretoko express trains, via the Sekihoku Main Line and Senmo Main Line. The Sekihoku Main Line stops at Kamikawa, Marusebu, Engaru, Aiuchi, Kitami, Nishimemanbetsu, and Abashiri, and the Senmo Main Line stops at Shiretoko Shari, Mashu, and Shibecha.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-5f763e1c203183528195424379349d38-1600×1114.jpg Kiha 40 type (image) 1. Wakkanai Station/Nemuro Station Tour Plan Also stop by Wakkanai Station and Nemuro Station! We will stop at Wakkanai, Japan’s northernmost station, and Nemuro, which has become Japan’s easternmost station due to the March 2025 timetable revision. We will also visit Cape Soya and Cape Nosappu. ■Departure date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-d7d25d76e86121c429225dc165dc82fa-3900×2925.jpg Wakkanai Station (image) 2. Taushubetsu River Bridge Walking Plan Also stop by Taushubetsu River Bridge, Aikoku Station, and Kofuku Station! We will stop at the Taushubetsu River Bridge on the former Shihoro Line, which is said to be a phantom bridge, and Aikoku Station and Kofuku Station on the former Hiroo Line, which are famous for their catchphrase “From the Land of Love to Happiness.” ■Departure date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-8926696763855f5798c04b949ba4abdc-600×450.jpg Taushubetsu River Bridge (image) Photo courtesy of PIXTA 3. “Norokko Kawayu Onsen” plan departing from and arriving at Sapporo Station Ride on the “Norokko Kawayu Onsen”! You will ride the entire round trip between Kushiro Station and Kawayu Onsen Station on the “Norocco Kawayu Onsen”, which is an extension of the popular “Kushiro Wetland Norokko” that runs leisurely through the Kushiro Wetlands to Kawayu Onsen Station. You can enjoy traveling on one of the few passenger trains available. ■Departure date: Friday, June 6, 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-7f74f07cbc932ce06cce707ec600ce0d-600×450.jpg Norokko Kawayu Onsen (image) 4. Local departure/arrival plan You can enjoy a trip in the Kiha 40 from Asahikawa Station to Kushiro Station. ■Departure date: Friday, June 6, 2025 [Part 3] Scheduled to start selling around mid-May 2025 Ska color collection! “Kumo Uni 143-1/E217 series/115 series” photo session in Nagano General Vehicle Center & Tokura Station vehicle depot tour ・”Kumo Uni 143-1/E217 series/115 series” photo session We will line up the Kumouni 143-1, E217 series, and Shinano Railway 115 series, which we usually don’t have a chance to line up, and hold a photo session on the detention track inside the Nagano General Rolling Stock Center. The photo session is set to last approximately 60 minutes. You can enjoy a relaxing photoshoot with a limit of 25 people. *Kumo Uni 143-1 will not be repainted. The entire car is faded, and there are some areas where the paint is peeling off. *Kumo Uni 143-1/E217 series cannot raise the pantograph or turn on the headlights. *For the E217 series, only the first car will be on display. ■Departure date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-c0daffe56eba859d2410e5e3dfcd3fe6-3900×2925.jpg E217 series (image) (2) Cooperation between “Viewtetsu” and “Ekitag” We are planning to implement a project in collaboration with the digital station stamp app “Ekitag” developed by “JR East Japan Kikaku Co., Ltd.” (hereinafter referred to as “jeki”). Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82705/165/82705-165-68e1cfe628a3661947158c76c0065564-150×150.jpg (3) “#Viewtetsu” posting campaign The X campaign will be held from May 1, 2025 (Thursday) to October 31, 2025 (Friday). You can apply by following the X account (@view_railtravel) of “Viewtetsu by Japan Travel, Railway Travel” and posting your favorite railway photo with “#Viewtetsu”. One person will be randomly selected from among those who apply to receive a View gift certificate worth 10,000 yen, and 20 people will receive a Railway Museum admission ticket Viewtetsu sticker. Please take this opportunity to follow Official X and participate. ■Application period: May 1, 2025 (Thursday) – October 31, 2025 (Friday) ■Present contents: “View gift certificate worth 10,000 yen” for 1 person “Railway Museum Admission Ticket Viewtetsu Sticker” for 20 people ■How to apply: 1. Follow the X account (@view_railtravel) of “View Tetsu by Japan Travel, Railway Travel” 2. Post your favorite railway photo taken by yourself to X with the hashtag “#Viewtetsu” ■Lottery/announcement method: After a strict lottery, only the winners will be contacted around November 2025 through the “Byuutetsu by Japan Travel, Railway Journey” X account. *Start and end times are subject to change. *This campaign is limited to one application per person per day. *Please note that we cannot respond to inquiries regarding the lottery results. 3. Distributing information on the “Viewtetsu” dedicated page in “Travel in Japan, Railway Travel” We will begin handling railway products provided by VTS on a dedicated page for Viewtetsu to disseminate information and expand sales. We also plan to publish tour reports and interviews with people deeply involved in railways. ■Site URL:
https://www.jrview-travel.com/content/sp/viewtetsu/ ■Release date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
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