Hankyu Railway features a popular character celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2026
" Curious George "Collaborate,
From July 31, 2026,（Fri.）to February 17, 2027,（Wed.）, various events will be held!

Kobe Line, Takarazuka Line, and Kyoto Line,
Decorations designed to depict George heading out to tourist spots along the Hankyu line,
Decorated trains with headmark is the' Curious George' running along.

In addition to a George plush toy accompanying the crew compartment,
There are plenty of highlights, including exclusive interior posters and stickers designed for each line!

　　　

Decorated trains Regarding the operation of the 'Curious George'　

◆Operation period◆

July 31, 2026（Fri.）~ February 17, 2027（Wed.）
* Operating schedules are irregular.
*Please see the operation information here.
　* Decorated trains operation information is scheduled to be released around late July.　　　

◆Target vehicle◆

One train for each line of Kobe Line, Takarazuka Line and Kyoto Line (3 trains in total)

Kobe Line　C#1019

Takarazuka Line　C#1006

Kyoto Line　C#1314

◆Car body design and head mark◆

Decorated trains decorated with the original "Curious George × Hankyu Railway" design will be operating for a limited time starting this summer.
Be sure to check out the headmarks for Kobe Line, Takarazuka Line, and Kyoto Line!

● Body Design
Please view it from the special website for 'Curious George × Hankyu Railway'.

● Original headmark

*The image is for illustrative purposes only.

- Sticker next to the 2nd ~ 7th car door (Kobe Line, Takarazuka Line, Kyoto Line all have the same design)

　

*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

◆Stuffed animal escort◆　

George plush toys dressed in maroon color uniforms inspired by Hankyu Railway will accompany the Decorated trains crew cabin!
*The plush toys are shared for Osaka-umeda and Kobe-sannomiya, Takarazuka, and Kyoto-kawaramachi.

*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

◆In-car posters, stickers, etc.◆

George also appear here and there on the train.

〇 Hanging posters (6 types in total) *Design is common across all three lines.
The design is inspired by the original story from the "Curious George × Hankyu Railway" collaboration project.

〇 Door side posters (6 types) *Design is common across all three lines.
The design is inspired by heartwarming phrases that evoke the The Man in the Yellow Hat that appears in "Curious George."

〇Platform posters (2 types in total) *The design is the same for all three lines.

*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Exclusive interior stickers for each line are also available!
Try to find George that you can only see on their respective routes.

〇 Door glass stickers (6 types in total)
(Kobe Line Limited)

〇 Window glass stickers (2 types in total)
(Takarazuka Line Limited)

〇 Ceiling stickers (2 types in total)
(Kyoto Line Limited)

　　

〇 Throughway stickers (2 types in total) *The design is the same for all three lines.

○ Strap strap stickers (2 types in total) *The design is the same for all three lines.

*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Don't ♪ miss the adorable design of the 'Curious George'

Stamp rally with luxurious prizes

★A stamp rally will be held from August 4, 2026（Tue.）~ November 9, 2026（Mon.）!
(For the latest information on stamp points, participation prizes, and more, please check the Hankyu Railway official website.) ）

<Participation Prize>
"Curious George x Hankyu Railway" Original Marker Keychain

<Double Chance Prize>
"Curious George x Hankyu Railway" Original Cushion

*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Release of collaboration goods

★Starting（Wed.）August 26, 2026, all 24 collaboration goods featuring original designs from "Curious George × Hankyu Railway" will be available at participating stores!
(For the latest information on sales locations and methods, please check the official website of Hankyu Railway.) ）

*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Wrapping bus service and bus stop decorations

★ Hankyu Bus operates wrapped buses and also decorates bus stops!
(For details, please check the special website for Hankyu Bus.) ）

　
*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Operation of the 'Curious George × Hankyu Railway' Seden train

★ Nose Electric Railway features original headmarks, stickers, and posters.In addition to operating the 'Curious George × Hankyu Railway' Seden train displayed, we will also release the digital one-day Tickets of the Nose version!
(For details, please check the special website for Nose Electric Railway.) ）

*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Collaboration food items will be sold at the five directly managed hotels.

★ Hankyu Hanshin Hotels sells collaboration food at five directly managed hotels.
(For details, please check the special website for Hankyu Hanshin Hotels.) ）

　
*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Decorations and campaigns at commercial facilities along the railway line

★ Hankyu Hanshin Building Management will decorate Curious George × Hankyu Railway original designs at Hankyu Third Avenue, NU Chayamachi, NU Chayamachi Plus, Grand Front Osaka Shops & Restaurants, and Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens, along with various other campaigns.
(For details, please check the Hankyu Hanshin BuildingManagement special website.)）

Hankyu Third Avenue

NU Chayamachi ・NU Chayamachi Plus

Grand Front Osaka Shop & Restaurant

阪急西宮ガーデンズ

*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Release of collaboration food items at shops inside and near train stations.

★ At Ekinaka & Ekichika SHOP, we will be offering a total of seven collaborative food and drink products.
(For details, please check the Hankyu Hanshin Building Management special website.)）

Curious George × Hankyu Railway Ukiyuki Flavored Tea (6 packs)



　　

Curious George × Hankyu Railway Cookie-Included Exciting Cake Set (with Drink)

Curious George × Hankyu Railway Ukiyuki Label Can

*The images are for illustrative purposes only.

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In addition to the 'Curious George' operation, various fun events will be held.

Be sure to check out the special 'Curious George × Hankyu Railway' website as well!