JR West Group Offers 'Susami Station One-Day Station Master Experience' as Furusato Nozei Gift

Susami Town, West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and Nippon Travel Agency are offering a two-day 'Susami Station One-Day Station Master Experience' as a Furusato Nozei gift. We invite you to visit Susami Town to enjoy this rare and realistic station master experience.

1. Overview of the Gift - Departure dates: (1) Aug 29, (2) Sep 5, (3) Sep 12, 2026. - Experience time: (1) Aug 30, (2) Sep 6, (3) Sep 13, 2026, from 9:00 to 16:00. - Locations: Stations in Susami Town (Susami, Mirozu, Ezumi) and on trains running within the town. - Meeting point: In front of the ticket gate at JR Kinokuni Line Susami Station. - Capacity: Limited to 1 person per day (must be 16 or older). - Donation amount: 500,000 yen. - Course: Day 1: Hotel check-in at 'Sunset Susami'. Day 2: Wake up using an automatic wake-up device, check out, wear a station master uniform at Susami Station, and experience station duties and onboard announcements. - Guide: No accompanying guide will be provided.

2. Highlights - Wake up using an automatic wake-up device. - Wear a real station master uniform and name tag, perform roll calls, and give a welcoming speech. - Perform departure signals on the platform and experience onboard train announcements. - Visit the tourist association as the station master. - Have your name added to the list of past Susami Station masters. - Receive commemorative items (certificate and name plate).

3. Donation Acceptance - Start date: June 4, 2026. - Deadline: Varies by date (June 20, June 27, July 4, 2026). - Method: Via Rakuten Furusato Nozei website.

4. Important Notes - Only for residents outside of Susami Town. - Must be 16 or older. - Up to two companions can join with a separate accommodation plan (no station master experience included). - Subject to cancellation in case of disaster.

5. Contact Nippon Travel Agency TiS Wakayama Branch: 073-436-1388