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[Train and Shinkansen Song] Popular with kids! Vehicle song

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

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 Songs] Popular with Kids! Vehicle Songs (21–30)

Change! Shinkalionyamadera kouichi

Shinkansen Transforming Robot Shinkalion theme song “Change! Shinkalion”

Change! Shinkalionyamadera kouichi

This is the theme song of the anime Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion, which is extremely popular with children.

I think any child who likes vehicles or bullet trains is definitely checking out this anime.

You always feel like humming the theme song of a show you love, right? If you’re not familiar with this anime, this song might be a good reason to give it a try.

Your child is sure to fall in love with “Change! Shinkalion.” Watching the bullet trains evolve into battling robots is really cool.

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Tonton Toretans

Shinkansen Song “Ton Ton Toretanz” | Vehicle Anime for Kids, Children’s Songs & Nursery Rhymes | Official Toretanz

Tonton Toretans

Tonton Torentanz is a song packed with level crossing bells and train horns—a melody irresistible for kids who love trains.

It’s a song about the TrenTanz characters, trains modeled after JR East’s Shinkansen.

Because the lyrics introduce the Torentanz friends, kids can learn the Shinkansen names as they sing along.

The rhythmic melody makes children feel as if they’re actually riding a train, capturing their hearts even more.

Some kids might feel like, “I want to hop on a Shinkansen right now!” as they listen.

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Denden trainyukichan, wanwan, u-tan

[MV] Momoclo-chan Z × Toretans: Denden Densha

Denden trainyukichan, wanwan, u-tan

When it comes to songs you can sing and dance to with a lively rhythm, “Denden Densha” is the one.

The song features various train-related moments: the sound of the ticket gates, the whoosh as trains pass each other, the departure chime—making it especially fun for kids who love trains.

It can be enjoyable to relate to these familiar train scenes or mimic train sounds together.

Learning the choreography along with the song makes it even more fun.

The lyrics are simple and easy to remember, so even young children in kindergarten or preschool can enjoy it with ease.

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Choo-choo trainsakushi/sakkyoku: Motoori Nagayo

Choo-choo train ♪ Kisha poppo [It gets faster and faster] Song Mama Papa ♪

Choo-choo trainsakushi/sakkyoku: Motoori Nagayo

There are many children’s songs with trains as their theme, and this one sings about making its way through the mountains to a lively melody.

As you listen, you can almost picture the train powerfully climbing the slopes.

If you have a little boy, be sure to let him listen!

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Yoo-hoo! Shinkansenogawa mito

[Hirake! Ponkikki] Mito Ogawa 'Yahho Shinkansen'

Yoo-hoo! Shinkansenogawa mito

Here we have another song themed around the Shinkansen that everyone loves.

The lyrics personify the bullet trains, which feels fresh and fun for kids.

It depicts Shinkansen from a child’s pure perspective—watching the trains speed by, asking their names, and wondering why they have such expressions.

The melody is easy to get into, and the bright, uplifting chorus makes you want to hum along before you know it.

Be sure to sing it together while watching the Shinkansen with your child!

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