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[Train and Shinkansen Song] Popular with kids! Vehicle song
Kids love vehicles like trains and the Shinkansen! When they spot their favorite vehicle, many children point and exclaim “Ah!” and get super excited.
Watching them gaze intently and wonder, “Where is it going?” is just adorable, isn’t it? In this article, we’re introducing lots of songs about trains and the Shinkansen that we want kids to listen to! We’ve gathered a wide range of tracks—from classic favorites that have been popular for years to new hits from YouTube and NHK.
We’re also featuring songs that include not just train names, but signals and railroad crossings too, so be sure to find a track your child will love.
If you listen and sing together as a family, you’re sure to feel thrilled and have lots of fun!
[Train and Shinkansen Song] Popular with kids! Vehicle Songs (1–10)
Song of ConnectionSuzukawa Ayako
This is a song performed by Ayako Suzukawa, a railway-loving YouTuber and comedian.
As the title suggests, it’s about Shinkansen and trains that couple together.
Just by listening, you can learn which trains couple and at which stations they separate.
Once you fall in love with the Shinkansen, you’ll naturally get curious about coupling at least once.
Please enjoy the song while learning about it.
Ayako Suzukawa also sings other original songs about trains, so be sure to give those a listen too.
The Train SongSuzukawa Ayako
A bright, sing-along song about trains that kids love.
Its upbeat, bouncy rhythm makes it perfect for jumping and dancing together with children! The lyrics include features of various trains like bullet trains and sleeper trains, so even kids who are just starting to learn about trains can pick things up from the words—asking, “What kind of train is this?” Adults around them may even discover trains they didn’t know about.
It’s a fun song that’s perfect not only for train lovers, but also for kids who are about to become train fans.
The train I want to ride, the running locomotive.Yamano Satoko
All kinds of trains make an appearance in “Noritai Densha Hashiru Kikansha,” a dream come true for kids who love trains.
The rhythmic melody conjures up images of trains racing along the tracks.
From the trains we ride every day, to those you can only board when traveling, and even trains you could never ride as a passenger, each is portrayed with its unique features.
If you come across a train you didn’t know, it can spark new curiosity and interest! Learn about all sorts of trains and become a train expert in one go with this song.
Hashire Chou TokkyuuSakushi: Yamanaka Tsune / Sakkyoku: Yuasa Jōji
Many children probably love trains that speed along like super express trains, don’t they? For those kids, we recommend “Hashire Chō-Tokkyū” (“Run, Super Express”).
Just by listening to the song, you can picture a super express racing down the tracks! The detailed lyrics describe how fast it goes, how it runs, and what the express looks like, sparking the imagination more and more.
If your child loves trains, they might even spot a real train that resembles the express described in the lyrics.
Go by Shinkansen! Go, go!Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
“Shinkansen Go! Go-Go!” is a song where kids can sing while pretending to be their admired Shinkansen driver or the cart-service attendant.
Many children look up to jobs related to the Shinkansen, especially the drivers.
This song lets those kids enjoy a mini work-experience.
Rather than just singing, we recommend fully getting into character—move like them, imitate the spoken lines, and play freely! This song might even inspire some children to turn it into their real dream for the future.
GO! ShinkansenSuzukawa Ayako
Ayako Suzukawa is a YouTuber and a member of Yoshimoto Kogyo who also works as a “train-loving comedian.” Her channel features videos of original songs inspired by her passion for trains, as well as clips starring her young sons—perfect for kids who love trains.
“GO! Shinkansen” has wonderfully approachable lyrics that radiate love for the bullet train.
The original video shows various Shinkansen—like the coupling of the Hayabusa and Komachi, as well as the Yamabiko, Tsubame, and Mizuho—gliding beautifully along the tracks.
It’s guaranteed to get Shinkansen fans excited!
I like the E7 series.yume, taisei, shusshu, poppo, pantan-eki-cho
The song that mentions many names of the E7 series trains is “E7 Series Is Great.” It’s recommended for kids who want to memorize the names or love humming them.
Since it focuses specifically on the E7 series, it’s also a great pick for kids with more specialized interests.
Your child will have fun learning all about the E7 series by listening to this song.
When they actually ride or see a Shinkansen, they’ll be excited to recognize, “That’s the train from the lyrics!” Be sure to learn it together as a parent and child and try humming along.
