It looks like the Railway Day commemorative event “Montetmer × JR Ashiya Station Eki-Matsuting in Ashiya 2025” will be held at Montetmer, the shopping mall directly connected to JR Ashiya Station, on Saturday, October 11.
Quoted from the official Montetmer website
Montetmer × JR Ashiya Station Eki-Matsuting in Ashiya 2025
When is it happening?
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00–13:00
Where is it happening?
Montetmer Main Building 3F Event Space & Multipurpose Hall “Ashinoba”
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 1-31 Funadocho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will they have?
- Kids’ Uniform Photo Session
Take commemorative photos wearing a JR West uniform! - Emergency Button Pressing Experience
You can press an emergency button, something you normally don’t get a chance to do! - Make Your Own Original Can Badge
- WESTER & My Station Registration Booth
A stamp from this booth is required if you want to join the photo session with Icoca’s Iko-chan. - Photo Session with Smart ICOCA’s Iko-chan
You can join by collecting 2 stamps in the stamp rally that takes you around the 4 points above. Comes with original JR goods. - Senryu Contest Voting Booth
Vote to decide the grand prize winner of the “Me and the Railway” senryu contest!
How much does it cost?
Free admission
Can anyone join?
Yes. (*Some activities require WESTER & My Station registration.)
How do you sign up?
No application required. Stamp cards will be handed out at reception on the day.
Click here for event details (official Montetmer website)
Lastly
This special Railway Day event lets you do things you usually can’t, like taking photos in a uniform and trying out an emergency button. You can also take a photo with Iko-chan and get original JR goods, which is a nice bonus! It might be a perfect event for families who love trains.
