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Real SL Train Operation / Narita Yume Bokujo Farm
3
May
Date
3 May (Sunday)
Time
Sun, May 3 – Tue, May 5
Venue
Narita Dream Farm, 730ｰ3 Nagi
Narita, Chiba, Japan
📝 Useful Information
The Real SL (Steam Locomotive) Train Operation at Narita Yume Bokujo Farm in Chiba is a rare seasonal event featuring a genuine steam engine that once served Taiwanese coal mines. For the remainder of March 2026, the SL is scheduled to operate on:
Are you planning to travel by train or car, and would you like details on the upcoming SL operation dates for May (Golden Week)?
Event Details
Plan Your Visit
•March 28 (Saturday)
•March 29 (Sunday)
•Hours: Typically 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during special operating days.
•Cost: 500 yen for one lap around the ranch line (in addition to the farm entrance fee).
•Train Info: The "Makiba Line" is a narrow-gauge track maintained by the Rasuchijin Railway Association. While diesel locomotives pull the trolley most of the year, the steam engine is used only a few times annually.
•Other Spring Highlights: The Makiba Spring Festival is currently running through May 10, featuring cherry blossoms, canola flowers, and seasonal animal interactions like newborn goats.
•Farm Admission:
•Adults (Middle school and above): 1,900 yen
•Children (3 years to Elementary): 1,000 yen
•Location: Narita Yume Bokujo Farm, Chiba
•Narita Yume Bokujo Farm, Chiba
•Train: Take a free shuttle bus (approx. 10 minutes) from JR Namegawa Station.
•Car: Approximately 2 minutes from the Shimofusa IC on the Ken-O Expressway.
•Information on the May 3–5 operation schedule
•Details on Family Auto Camping Ground reservations for those dates
•Nearby attractions in Narita City to visit on the same trip (e.g., Naritasan Shinshoji Temple)
Updated at 19 Mar 2026