Omachi Folk Tales Monpe no Kai
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Folk tales on the train

JR Resort View Furusato onboard event

Monpe no Kai also joins
onboard events on JR East’s
sightseeing train, sharing
folk tales from Omachi and Azumino
with passengers.

Illustration of the Northern Alps and waterside scenery along the train route

Monpe no Kai storytelling

Bringing local folk tales to travelers

This page introduces Monpe no Kai’s storytelling activity on board the train. The focus is not the train itself, but the folk tales carried to travelers, in addition to library sessions, school visits, and local events.

Members tell stories connected with place names, mountains, waterside memories, and tales handed down over many years. The aim is to let travelers meet the scenery not only as a view passing by, but as stories of people who have lived there.

JR East’s official information says onboard events for Resort View Furusato are held mainly on weekends and holidays, and Monpe no Kai is listed as one of the participating groups. Event details are announced on board and may be cancelled depending on circumstances.

Open JR East’s official Resort View Furusato page

Story visits

Monpe no Kai brings storytelling to people visiting from outside the region.

Storytelling

Passengers can hear folk tales from Omachi and Azumino while traveling.

Local memory

Stories hand over the memories behind place names and scenery.

Participation record

Joining onboard events

Monpe no Kai has joined onboard events on Resort View Furusato and shared the character of the region through folk tales. Dates and program details vary by service day and event.

Participation

Monpe no Kai is introduced as one of the groups participating in onboard events.

Time on the train

Passengers hear local stories during the journey toward their destination.

Latest information

Please check JR East’s official page for service dates, timetables, and onboard event details.