The talk-of-the-town train-themed restaurant FUTURE TRAIN KYOTO DINER & CAFE is hosting a limited summer event, “SUMMER EXPRESS 2026,” from Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, September 13, 2026! 🌌
Produced by New York- and Tokyo-based artist Sebastian Masuda — the creative force behind 6%DOKIDOKI, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s iconic “PonPonPon” music video, and the KAWAII MONSTER CAFE — this event brings the kawaii aesthetic to Kyoto in the most photogenic way possible! 🎇
Follow FUTURE TRAIN on social media to score an exclusive “Boarding Pass Sticker,” and make this the highlight of your Kyoto summer! ✨
📖 What’s In This Article 📖
☝️ FUTURE TRAIN’s “SUMMER EXPRESS 2026” runs July 29 – Sept 13 at Kyoto Umekoji Highline! Night-sky × fireworks summer menu now available 🌌
✌️ Two iconic dishes: the ‘Gōka Kenran’ Burger & Whole Peach Chilled Pancake — ¥3,000 each (tax incl.). Plus 4 seasonal à la carte options!
🤟 Follow on SNS for a free Boarding Pass Sticker! Cheki instant photo sessions (+¥300) and a Family Plan also available!
FUTURE TRAIN SUMMER EXPRESS 2026 | July 29 – Sept 13 | Sebastian Masuda-Produced Summer Menu 🌌
The producer behind this year’s summer event, “SUMMER EXPRESS 2026,” is Sebastian Masuda — the New York- and Tokyo-based artist who has shaped the global kawaii movement for decades.
Best known for founding Harajuku’s iconic boutique 6%DOKIDOKI, art-directing Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s viral “PonPonPon” music video, and producing the beloved KAWAII MONSTER CAFE, Masuda brings his one-of-a-kind universe of color to Kyoto — this time with a dreamy summer-night and fireworks theme! 🎆
FUTURE TRAIN seats 88 guests across a spacious train-themed interior, with direct access from JR Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station — making it an easy stop on any Kyoto trip!
Iconic Menu: ‘Gōka Kenran’ Burger & Whole Peach Chilled Pancake | ¥3,000 each (tax incl.) 🍑
The summer event spotlights two showstopping iconic dishes!
First up: “Gōka Kenran Burger — Summer Future: Summer Vegetable Fireworks Kakiage” (¥3,000, tax incl.). Kakiage is a Japanese-style tempura fritter, and here it’s stacked like a burst of fireworks — striking, beautiful, and incredibly photogenic! 🎆
The second star: “Whole Peach! Chilled Pancake — Fireworks Blooming in the Night Sky” (¥3,000, tax incl.)!
A full, fresh peach sits atop a chilled seasonal pancake, set against a visual of giant fireworks lighting up a night sky — it’s the most photogenic dessert of the summer! 🍑✨
On top of these two stars, four seasonal à la carte options round out the summer lineup!
Follow on SNS for a Free Boarding Pass Sticker! Cheki Photos & Family Plan — Your Summer FUTURE TRAIN Guide 🎇
Follow FUTURE TRAIN’s official social media accounts (Instagram · X · Facebook · TikTok) to receive a free “Boarding Pass Sticker”!
Grab your exclusive souvenir sticker before settling in for your meal! 🎁
You can also add a Cheki instant photo session (with star-design sleeve) for just +¥300 with any meal! Cheki is the Japanese brand name for Fujifilm Instax instant cameras — the perfect way to capture your night-sky-themed experience! 📷
Visiting with kids? The Family All-in-One Plan (3+ guests, ¥8,000–¥15,000) includes a senkou hanabi (traditional Japanese sparkler) experience — a magical summer memory for the whole family! 🎆
Direct Access from JR Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station | FUTURE TRAIN KYOTO Admission, Hours & Reservations 🚂
| Venue | FUTURE TRAIN KYOTO DINER & CAFE |
| Event Period | Wednesday, July 29 – Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| Location | Kyoto Umekoji Highline, 3-7 Kanki-ji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto |
| Access | Direct access from JR Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station (20-min walk from JR Kyoto Station) |
| Admission | Adults ¥700 / Elementary school & under ¥300 / Preschool children free |
| Hours (Weekdays) | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (L.O. 3:00 PM) / 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (L.O. 9:00 PM) |
| Hours (Weekends/Holidays) | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (L.O. 9:00 PM) |
| Seating | 88 seats |
| Reservations | tablecheck.com/ja/futuretrain/reserve/experiences |
| Operator | DD Group (Diamond Dining Co., Ltd.) |
Book your table via TableCheck’s online reservation page!
FUTURE TRAIN sits in the Umekoji area — home to the Kyoto Railway Museum — making it a perfect addition to any Kyoto sightseeing itinerary! 🚂✨
Which dish would YOU order?! 😋
🌈 Summary 🌈
✅ FUTURE TRAIN’s “SUMMER EXPRESS 2026” runs July 29 – Sept 13, 2026 at Kyoto Umekoji Highline! Direct access from JR Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station — adults from ¥700
✅ Sebastian Masuda-produced night-sky × fireworks theme! Two iconic dishes — ‘Gōka Kenran’ Burger & Whole Peach Chilled Pancake (¥3,000 each) plus 4 seasonal à la carte options
✅ Follow on SNS for a free Boarding Pass Sticker! Add a Cheki instant photo (+¥300) or book the Family All-in-One Plan (3+ guests, ¥8,000–). Reserve via TableCheck!
🔗 Source: PR TIMES / FUTURE TRAIN Official Site
© DD Group / Diamond Dining Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Photo: Kaori Uemura
A whole peach on a pancake?! I NEED to try that immediately!! 🍑💖