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What Is the KATO Kagayaki N Gauge Model
KATO is a Japanese model railway maker, and this guide covers their N gauge model of the “E7 Series Hokuriku Shinkansen Kagayaki.” The E7 Series is a major train type on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, with a nose shape carried over from the E2 Series bullet train and a calm sky-blue and copper livery. We picked 3 listings at Japanese shops, priced from ¥7,868 to ¥12,266, all listed at Japanese shops and available overseas through FROM JAPAN.
3 Picks: Basic Set and Add-On Sets
This E7 Series Kagayaki lineup is presented as a “Basic Set” (with the motor and lights) and “Add-On Sets” (extra mid-train cars). The 3 items below are sets from the same series.
E7 Series Kagayaki Basic Set (3 Cars)
Listed at a Japanese Rakuten shop, ships via FROM JAPAN. Includes E723-17, E725-417(M), and E714-17 cars — with the powered motor car and working head/tail lights, running on a slotless motor for smooth, quiet operation.
E7 Series Kagayaki Add-On Set A (3 Cars)
Listed at a Japanese Rakuten shop, ships via FROM JAPAN. Includes E726-317, E726-417, and E715-17 mid-train cars only — this set has no motor or lights of its own — mid-train add-on cars for extending a consist.
E7 Series Kagayaki Add-On Set B (6 Cars)
Listed at a Japanese Rakuten shop, ships via FROM JAPAN. Includes E726-117, E725-17, E726-217, E725-117, E725-217, and E726-517 — mid-train add-on cars for extending a consist.
Things to Check Before You Buy
- Add-On Set A and Add-On Set B have no motor or lights of their own (mid-train add-on cars).
- This is an N gauge model railway item, a precision collectible rather than a toy — the wheels reproduce disc-brake detailing and the couplers use a diaphragm-style design for a realistic look, so please plan for careful storage and display.
- The item listing notes that photos are for reference only and the actual item may differ slightly. Please check the item page and the item on arrival for exact paint and detail.
- Actual shipping fees and delivery options are shown at FROM JAPAN checkout. Shipping costs, customs, and import rules vary by region, so please follow the conditions shown at checkout.
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All 3 items above are listings at Japanese shops that can be ordered directly through FROM JAPAN and shipped overseas. To see more KATO N Gauge Kagayaki items, browse the full search results on the site:
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Product information and prices reflect each listing as of 2026-08-11. Please check FROM JAPAN and the seller’s page for current availability.
US dollar figures are a reference conversion at the 2026-08-04 exchange rate. The rate on the day of your order applies.
