Keihan Holdings, Keihan Electric Railway, and multiple Keihan Group companies will launch “Keihan Train × Hibike! Euphonium 2026 Autumn” on September 1, 2026, running through December 20, 2026. The campaign is the second installment of the year, following the “Spring 2026” edition, and introduces newly recorded character voices for station announcements, wrapped-train interior broadcasts, and wrapped vending machines.

About Hibike! Euphonium

Hibike! Euphonium is a Kyoto Animation series based on novels by Takeda Ayano. It follows euphonium player Kumiko Oumae and her fellow members of the Kitauji High School concert band. The first TV season aired in April 2015; the franchise has since grown to three TV seasons and six theatrical films, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. The concluding film 「最終楽章 響け！ユーフォニアム 後編」 is set for theatrical release on September 11, 2026.

The story is set in Uji City, Kyoto, where real-world landmarks and the Keihan Uji Line appear throughout the series — making the long-running Keihan collaboration a natural fit that has continued for over a decade.

New Autumn Visual

This season’s freshly drawn main visual is set at Keihan’s Uji Station in an autumnal atmosphere. Alongside current Kitauji band members led by Kumiko, fan-favourite senior characters Asuka, Natsuki, and Yuko make a nostalgic return to guide visitors through Uji in the fall.

Event Highlights

Limited Sticker Giveaway at Kyoto Tower Sando

Free stickers will be distributed at shops inside Kyoto Tower Sando (excluding Starbucks and Matsumoto Kiyoshi) in two rounds: September 1–October 31 and November 1–December 20, 2026. Designs will be announced later via the Keihan website and official X account.

Collaboration Cafés

• Hotel Keihan Kyoto Hachijoguchi Restaurant — September 1–December 20, 2026 (Fri–Mon from September 4); 11:30–15:00 (LO 14:30)
• Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande Restaurant “Lorraine” — September 1–December 20, 2026 (closed Mondays except public holidays); 15:00–18:00 (LO 17:30); drink takeaway available 11:30–18:00

Location MAP and Digital Stamp Rally

A Butai Tanbo MAP (location scouting map) will be distributed from September 1 at major Keihan stations, the Uji City Tourism Center, and other venues (while supplies last). A Digital Stamp Rally runs September 1–December 20 via the dedicated campaign website.

Collaboration Free Tickets

• Keihan Line Free Ticket with ticket-style clear card — on sale October 17, 2026–March 31, 2027; ¥1,700 (adults only); 6,000 tickets; sold at Yodoyabashi, Kyobashi, Hirakata-shi, Nakashojima, Tambabashi, and Sanjo stations
• Otsu Line Free Ticket with clear photo card — on sale September 1, 2026–March 31, 2027; ¥1,700 (adults only, comprising two ¥850 one-day passes); 6 designs, 1,000 each (6,000 total); sold at Biwako-Hamaotsu Station

Full Wrap Train on the Otsu Line

A fully wrapped 700 Series train (cars 705–706) will operate on the Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line (Ishiyamadera–Sakamoto-Hieizan-guchi) from September 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. A debut photo session is scheduled for August 30, 2026.

Character Station and In-Train Announcements

Newly recorded character voice announcements will play at Keihan Line stations and inside the Otsu Line wrap train from September 1–December 20, 2026.

Commemorative Headmarks

• Uji Line — September 1–December 20, 2026; 13000 Series (set 13001), with multiple design changes during the period
• Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line — September 1, 2026–March 31, 2027; 700 Series (705–706)

Life-Size Character Panels

Displayed at Uji Station and Nakashojima Station from September 1–December 20, 2026.

Wrapped Character Vending Machines

Installed at Uji, Mimurotoji, Obaku, and Rokujizo stations from September 1, 2026 (end date TBD).

Merchandise (Made-to-Order)

Orders accepted October 16–December 20, 2026 via Keihan Card’s “e-kenet Market” online shop:

• Miniature life-size panel — ¥3,000 (tax included)
• 13000 Series mascot keychain with acrylic charm — ¥3,500 (tax included)
• Pass case — ¥3,500 (tax included)

Kyoto Keihan Bus Wrap Bus and Collab Bus Stops

A wrap bus will run on multiple routes in the Uji area September 1–December 20, 2026. Collab bus stops will be set up at six locations: Keihan Uji Station, Ujibashi Nishizume, Uji Cultural Center, Taiyogaoka, Tomichou High School, and Byodoin. A one-day bus pass (¥1,650) covering most Kyoto Keihan Bus routes will also be on sale during the same period.

Nidec Kyoto Tower Event and Collaboration Hotel Room

A collaboration event will be held at the Nidec Kyoto Tower Observatory from September 1–December 20, 2026. A collaboration room at Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex (one twin room per night, for 1–2 guests) will be available from early September 2026 through March 1, 2027 (check-out). Further details will be announced by Keihan Hotels & Resorts.

Full details are available on the official Keihan Train website and official X (formerly Twitter) account.