[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!
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[Train and Shinkansen Song] Popular with kids! Vehicle Songs (1–10)
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.
Janken Traintsuruno takeshi
When it comes to songs that little children can enjoy listening to, “Janken Train” is a great choice.
It’s a song we definitely recommend dancing to together while moving your bodies.
Ask a parent or teacher to teach you the choreography.
Since the choreography includes rock-paper-scissors, which kids love, it’s sure to be a hit.
It’s also fun for children to use their whole bodies to imitate a train.
This song is recommended even for kids who aren’t confident with physical activity.
It’s good exercise too, so be sure to sing and dance along.
Railroad Crossing Song 2Suzukawa Ayako
How about “Fumikiri no Uta 2,” a song themed around trains and bullet trains that kids love? Created by Ayako Suzukawa after visiting railroad crossings across Japan, this track teaches the unique features of crossings and fun tips for crossing safely.
The distinctive “kan-kan-kan” alarm sound stands out, and the rhythmic melody conveys the charm of railroad crossings.
Released to coincide with “Railroad Crossing Day” in June 2023, it’s perfect for raising children’s safety awareness.
Sing and dance along with parents or teachers, and it’s sure to bring lots of smiles!
I am a train.Shimon Masato
It’s a song released in 2003 that was played on the children’s TV show “Hirake! Ponkikki.” And amazingly, the singer is Masato Shimon, famous for “Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun” and the “Kamen Rider” theme songs, which makes this quite a rare find! Through its lyrics, it introduces jobs related to running trains, such as mechanics and stationmasters, making it an educational track for kids who love trains.
How about enjoying the song while chatting about it, saying, “So there are jobs like this, too!”?