An immersive mystery-solving event to enjoy the whole city of Nagoya: “The Magical Railway Festival and the 53rd Playing Card”
The immersive puzzle-solving event that previously drew 18,000 participants and achieved a 95% satisfaction rate is back with a brand-new story!
This time, the theme is “Magic” and “Playing Cards.” Ride the city buses and subway through Nagoya, collect playing cards scattered across various locations, and uncover the mystery of the phantom event, the “Magic Railway Festival.”
The usual stations, the usual city—transformed into the stage of a story.
We bring you a special puzzle-solving experience that lets you enjoy the whole city of Nagoya!
Details
| Schedule |
[Chapter 1] From Friday, November 6, 2026 to Sunday, May 16, 2027 [Chapter 2] From Friday, February 5, 2027 to Sunday, May 16, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Regular Holiday | None *For details such as playable hours, please check the official website.* |
| Time | No specified time Notes: Estimated duration is from about 5 hours (standard time required for puzzle-solving and travel only) |
| Venue | Various locations within Nagoya City |
| Cost | [Chapter 1] ¥3,000 (tax included) [Chapter 2] ¥3,500 (tax included) [Chapter 3] Free (a special bonus for those who participated in both Chapter 1 and Chapter 2) |
| Price Details | (Note) Both Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 come as a set that includes a special one-day pass (for one person, adult ticket only) and the booklet and other materials needed for the puzzle-solving activity. (Note) For both Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, the special one-day pass is a one-day pass valid on all bus and subway lines (valid until May 16, 2027). (Note) The ticket alone, or only part of the set contents such as the booklet and other materials needed for the puzzle-solving activity, will not be sold separately. (Note) Chapter 3 will be distributed free of charge at NANICA-NAGOYA- (Yabacho) upon presentation of the Chapter 2 completion screen. (Note) Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 can each be enjoyed on their own, but if you start from Chapter 1, you will be able to enjoy the story more fully. (Note) To play Chapter 3, you will need both the Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 kits. Please keep them and do not throw them away. |
| Contact | Dedicated Call Center for “The Magical Railway Festival and the 53rd Playing Card” |
| TEL | 0120-599-046 (open daily from 9:00 to 18:00) |
| Home Page | https://nanica-nagoya.jp/promo/train_festival/ |
| Remarks | *LINE app is required to progress through the puzzle-solving. Please prepare a smartphone, tablet, or other device that can connect to the internet (communication charges are the responsibility of the customer). *The difficulty level is set for junior high school students and above. (Elementary school students can also enjoy it when accompanied by a guardian.) *Please check the special website for details on sales locations. *Payments at the Transportation Bureau Service Center and the Nagoya Tourist Information Center are accepted in cash only. *From March 13 to April 11, 2027, tickets will not be sold at the Transportation Bureau Service Center. *They are not sold at subway station managers’ offices or bus depots. *Refunds are handled only at the Transportation Bureau Service Center, and only when an unused special one-day pass and the puzzle-solving kit (unopened) are returned together as a set (handling fee: 100 yen). *Refunds will be accepted only until the event end date, May 16, 2027. Please note that we will not be able to process refunds from the following day onward. *Transportation costs to the sales locations are the responsibility of the customer. |
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