"Even Conductor Didn't Know! A Collection of Sightings of the Rare 'Heart-Shaped Handrail' That Brings Happiness♡"

[Very Rare] Cute Heart-Shaped Handrails＊

While round and triangle handrails are the mainstream in trains, did you know that there are very rare and cute "heart-shaped handrails" found across Japan?

The heart-shaped handrail was first introduced by the famous Izu Hakone Railway in 2010, and it has since spread to railway companies nationwide♡

Heart-shaped handrails are incredibly rare, with each railway company producing only a few in all of their vehicles, making encounters with them extremely difficult! It's all about luck!

However, because of this rarity, there are urban legends that say "you'll be happy if you find one" and "if you grab it with someone you love, you will be bound together forever"♡

So this time, we've compiled eyewitness information on the adorably lovely heart-shaped handrails＊

Be sure to check for them when you ride these trains during your travels♡

Number 1＊Toho Line＠Sapporo

First, let’s introduce the Toho Line, a subway line running in Sapporo, Hokkaido＊

It’s said that there are pink ones and also a rare blue heart-shaped handrail♡

Number 2＊Hokuhoku Line＠Niigata

The Hokuhoku Line is a route operated by Hokuetsu Express that runs in Niigata Prefecture. It has a pretty unique name, doesn’t it?＊

I want to take a photo together while holding the handrail like this♡

Number 3＊Jōshin Electric Railway＠Gunma

Next up is the Jōshin Line of the Jōshin Electric Railway, which connects Takasaki to Shimoniita in Gunma Prefecture＊

The slightly darker pink handrails are so cute♡

Number 4＊Keio Line＠Tokyo

In Tokyo, guess what? There’s a heart-shaped handrail in the Keio Inokashira Line♡

Since it connects Shibuya and Kichijoji, brides in the Tokyo metropolitan area should definitely check it out＊

Number 5＊Choshi Electric Railway＠Chiba

Next, we have the Choshi Electric Railway running in Chiba Prefecture＊

The feature of this one is that the dip in the center of the heart is quite deep♡

Number 6＊Izu Hakone Railway＠Kanagawa・Shizuoka

As mentioned earlier, the first heart-shaped handrail in Japan was made by the Izu Hakone Railway, which connects tourist spots in Kanagawa and Shizuoka＊

The upper part of the handrail is designed with heart patterns, which is adorable♩

Number 7＊Gakunan Railway＠Shizuoka

Heart-shaped handrails have also been found on the Gakunan Railway running in Fujishi, Shizuoka＊

During the Halloween season, they were decorated with ribbons like this♡

It’s delightful that there are lovely decorations themed with the seasons♩

Number 8＊Osaka Monorail＠Osaka

In the center of Kansai, Osaka, it is said that the Osaka Monorail has heart-shaped handrails♡

If you hold the handrail with your left hand wearing your wedding ring, it feels like you’ll always be happy together＊

Number 9＊Lucky Train＠Wakayama

Next, we introduce the Lucky Train, a sightseeing train running in Wakayama Prefecture＊

The uniquely crafted wooden heart gives a soft warmth and charm♡ The tai (sea bream) symbol is also cute♩

Number 10＊Hiei Train＠Kyoto

The Hiei Train running in popular sightseeing spot Kyoto has also been reported to feature heart-shaped handrails♡

When visiting Kurama Temple, Kifune Shrine, or Hieizan Enryakuji, be sure to take a ride and look for them＊

Number 11＊Ichibata Electric Railway＠Shimane

The Ichibata Electric Railway (Ichibata Densha) running in Shimane Prefecture of the Chugoku region＊

Since it's the site of the famous Izumo Taisha shrine known for tying couples together, finding a heart-shaped handrail here would surely bring you great luck♩

Number 12＊JR Kagoshima Main Line＠Kagoshima

Finally, we introduce the JR Kagoshima Main Line running in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu＊

The upper part has a message that says, "May happiness visit you," which is a lovely touch♡

I want to encounter a heart-shaped handrail at least once in my life♡

Even train conductors and drivers often don’t know which train and which car have heart-shaped handrails＊

While it seems challenging to hunt them down,

when you're commuting, going out, or traveling by these trains, be sure to pay attention to the handrails♡

The article introduces just a few of the trains with heart-shaped handrails. Apparently, there are heart-shaped handrails on various routes that you might not even be aware of♩

Hopefully, you'll encounter a heart-shaped handrail sometime soon♡