[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 (11–20)
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!
Choo-choo trainsakushi/sakkyoku: Motoori Nagayo
The children’s song “Kisha Poppo” has a cheerful vibe that makes you want to move your body to the rhythm.
It’s especially recommended for kids who love vehicles like trains and bullet trains.
For children today, it might be hard to picture a locomotive chugging along and puffing smoke.
But if you show them steam locomotives in picture books or in the anime “Thomas the Tank Engine,” their interest in trains might grow.
Let’s enjoy singing it while appreciating the fun resonance created by the overlapping train sounds in the round.
Pla-Pla PlaRailkururi
This song sung by Quruli expresses the world of Plarail with music that sparks excitement.
The lyrics featuring trains that kids love are fun just to listen to.
Released in March 2021, the track was written as the theme song for Takara Tomy’s Plarail Railway Project.
Listening to it while playing with Plarail or riding a train is sure to ignite children’s imaginations.
Adults can sing along too—why not enjoy a fun time together as a family?
The railroad tracks go on forever.Sakushi: Saki Satoshi / Sakkyoku: Amerika min’yō
This is the song “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” that makes you want to hop on a train and go out to all sorts of places.
It originated as an American folk song that depicted the hard work of railroad construction crews.
In Japan, it was originally known with that kind of content as well, but after it was featured in 1962 on the program “Minna no Uta” under its current title and melody, it became a fun, familiar children’s song.
It’s a tune that inspires dreams, making you wonder what lies beyond those endlessly long tracks.
Thomas the Tank Engine Theme 2Kikansha Tōmasu Ōrusutāzu to Tōmasu Jidō Gasshōdan
When it comes to classic animations featuring trains, Thomas the Tank Engine is the gold standard! Its cast of unique locomotives has won huge popularity, especially among kids who love trains.
The second Thomas theme song, “Thomas the Tank Engine Theme 2,” just like the first, is an introduction song that presents Thomas and many other characters from the show.
Even children who are about to watch Thomas for the first time can quickly learn who the characters are just by listening to this!
Run! Shinkansen!Satou Hiromichi, Sumairu Kizzu
When you think of cool trains designed in white with blue, pink, and all sorts of other colors, it has to be the Shinkansen! The Shinkansen is the star among trains, and many children love it.
A recommended song for kids who love the Shinkansen is “Hashiruyo! Shinkansen” (“Run, Shinkansen!”).
It has call-and-response parts here and there, so it’s great to sing along with Mom and Dad, or with friends who also love the Shinkansen.
Some Shinkansen names are hidden within the lyrics—see if you can find them!
[Train and Shinkansen Songs] Popular with Kids! Vehicle Songs (21–30)
The railroad tracks go on forever.Shogo Kamata
This song is a children’s classic that has been loved by people of all ages for many years.
Its lyrics are brimming with dreams and hope, and the soaring, beautiful melody that lifts your spirits is especially memorable.
The march-like rhythm, reminiscent of a locomotive charging ahead, makes it easy for train-loving kids to relate to and sing with energy.
Originally, it was the American folk song “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” to which lyricist Saki Satoshi added Japanese lyrics.
It also sounds fun to sing it while lining up like a pretend train and moving forward together!
