Fujikyu Travel Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture) and Fujisan Sanroku Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture) will operate the 33rd New Year Brewery Opening "Horoyoi Special Train," a collaborative event with Ide Brewery, the only sake brewery in the Fuji Five Lakes area, on February 21, 2026 (Saturday).
This special train coincides with "Kai no Kaiun 33rd New Year Brewery Opening" held at Ide Brewery, the sole sake producer in the Fuji Five Lakes region. The train uses the "Fuji Tozan Train," a sightseeing train designed to enhance the Mount Fuji experience, and offers passengers a unique experience of tasting three types of Japanese sake paired with three types of snacks. Passengers can enjoy special limited sake available only at the direct store, breathtaking Mount Fuji scenery with storytelling, and the depth of Japanese sake culture on this tipsy railway journey to the brewery.
In addition, to celebrate the brewery opening event, on Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd, regular trains decorated with the traditional "Kai no Kaiun" commemorative headmark will run as the "Kai no Kaiun Brewery Opening Train" from Otsuki Station to Kawaguchiko Station where Ide Brewery is located, making all stops.
Through this train, the travel time to the brewery opening venue itself becomes a "special experience," while promoting train usage among participants and mutual customer exchange to expand regional interaction.
Event Train: New Year Brewery Opening "Horoyoi Train"
Operation Date:
February 21, 2026 (Saturday) ※Complete reservation required
Route:
Otsuki Station departs 11:12 AM → arrives Kawaguchiko Station 12:39 PM ... (approximately 15 minutes walk) ... Ide Brewery (afternoon session reception starts 1:00 PM)
※Passengers must return home on their own after the event.
※No mid-journey alighting allowed on this train.
Meeting Location:
Near the ticket gate at Fujikyu Railway Line "Otsuki Station"
Reception starts 10:40 AM (scheduled)
Highlights:
① Sake Tasting of Three Varieties (including direct store exclusive) + Three Pairing Snacks
The tasting includes Tokubetsu Junmai "Hokuroku," the undiluted sake "Kakoi" available only at the direct store, and freshly pressed "New Sake."
② Scenic Mount Fuji Foothills Views with Fun Navigation of Attractions Along the Route
③ Onboard Raffle Drawing
"Brewery Opening Limited Sake" will be offered as prizes. The number of winners varies depending on passenger count (2 bottles for 20+ passengers, 3 bottles for 30+ passengers).
Minimum Participants:
20 people
Travel Fee:
〈With Table〉8,800 yen (tax included) 〈Without Table〉6,600 yen (tax included)
※The above fare includes one-way train seat (reserved seat, section: Otsuki Station to Kawaguchiko Station), 3 cups of Japanese sake (ochoko size), 3 types of small snacks, and brewery opening admission fee.
Reservations:
https://www.fujikyu-travel.co.jp/event/free/horoyoi.html
Important Notes:
Not available for persons under 20 years old. Seat selection is not available.
Tour Operator:
Fujikyu Travel Co., Ltd. (Inquiries: 0555-23-7255)
Regular Train: "Kai no Kaiun Brewery Opening Train" with Commemorative Headmark
To coincide with the brewery opening, the "Kai no Kaiun Brewery Opening Train" featuring a commemorative headmark will operate on February 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday), 2026. During this period, passengers using the train can receive a "Kai no Kaiun Brewery Opening Train" commemorative boarding certificate at Kawaguchiko Station upon request.
・Train Name: Kai no Kaiun "Brewery Opening Train"
・Operation Dates: February 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday), 2026
・Fare: Regular ticket only (operates as a scheduled train)
・Operation Schedule: ＜Downbound＞
Morning: Otsuki Station departs 9:16 AM to Kawaguchiko Station arrives 10:13 AM
Afternoon: Otsuki Station departs 1:07 PM to Kawaguchiko Station arrives 2:04 PM
・Commemorative Boarding Certificate:
Distribution Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Distribution Location: Kawaguchiko Station ticket gate
※Available only to alighting passengers.
※Please ask station staff if you would like one.
About the "33rd Kai no Kaiun New Year Brewery Opening"
This is the 33rd brewery opening at Ide Brewery, the only sake brewery in the Fuji Five Lakes area. The event features tasting and sales of freshly pressed Japanese sake and other beverages, food stalls, and various other events.
・Event Dates
February 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday), 2026 No reservation required
・Event Times
Morning Session: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (reception until 11:00 AM)
Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM (reception until 3:00 PM)
・Admission Fee
1,000 yen (free for high school students and under)
・Official Website (last year's photos)
https://www.kainokaiun.jp/news-20250215-16-32kurabiraki-photo.html
・Access
In addition to the event train above, there is also a round-trip access bus from Kofu Station (advance reservation required; return tickets can be purchased on the day).
