When visiting Manda Pit, pay attention to the layout of the buildings. The tatekouyagura, hoist room, coal mine electric train, and exhibition facilities each seem to exist separately, yet they all played a role within the larger structure of the coal mine. As you walk around the entire site, you will gradually see the flow of digging, transporting, and supporting coal. 【Visitation Information】9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday if a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Admission: Adults and university students 410 yen, high school students 310 yen, elementary and junior high school students 210 yen / Manda Mine Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Miike Coal Mine #Coal Mine Structure #Industrial Heritage #Historical Walks #Modern Industrial Heritage #Coal Mine Ruins #Educational Trips #MandaCoalMine #Arao City #Industrial Heritage #World Heritage #Japanese History #Kumamoto Travel #Visit Japan #Japan Travel

The coal mine train is an essential part of the history of Manda Pit. To transport coal, not only the mining locations but also the transportation system were crucial. Looking at the coal mine train reveals that Manda Pit was not just a single facility, but a significant part of a larger industry connected to railways, ports, and the entire region. 【Visiting Information】9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (the following weekday if a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Admission: 410 yen for adults and university students, 310 yen for high school students, 210 yen for elementary and middle school students / Manda Mine Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Miike Coal Mine #Industrial Heritage #Railway Heritage #Coal Mine Ruins #Modern Industrial Heritage #History Lovers #Manda Coal Mine #Coal Mine Railway #Industrial Heritage #Arao City #Kumamoto Travel #Japan Travel #World Heritage #Visit Japan

Meeting the sea, a special day spent at the Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival in Shonan, Japan 🎐 About an hour by train from Tokyo. In Hiratsuka, located in Kanagawa Prefecture's Shonan area, the entire town is adorned with vibrant Tanabata decorations every summer. The "Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival." Known as one of Japan's three major Tanabata festivals, it is a summer tradition. Giant Tanabata decorations fill the streets. People in yukata. The summer town transitioning from dusk to night. A nostalgic atmosphere flows, reminiscent of a scene from a movie. However, Hiratsuka's charm isn't just about the festival. Close by, there is a beautiful sea. A crystal-clear blue ocean that feels far removed from the Tokyo suburbs. Colorful fish. Soft corals gently swaying. In the morning, dive into the world of the sea. And from the evening, immerse yourself in a Japanese summer festival. This is the allure of the Shonan area, where you can spend such a special day. Diving is not just about entering the water. It’s about feeling the local atmosphere, walking through the town, meeting people, and experiencing the seasons of Japan. The time that follows the sea becomes an important memory of the journey. This year's "Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival" is scheduled to be held from July 3rd to 5th. Discover another side of Japan that you won't find just by sightseeing in Tokyo. Feel the Japanese summer that spreads beyond the sea. 🌈Hokule'a Shonan offers small-group diving tours in the ocean near Tokyo. Beginners and solo participants are welcome. English support is also available. We hope you enjoy not just the sea, but a special day spent in Japan. 【Related Keywords】 Diving near Tokyo / Kanagawa Diving / Shonan Diving / Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival / Tokyo Day Trip / Hidden Japan / Dive Near Tokyo / Japan Summer Festival / Japanese Ocean Experience / Tokyo Day Trip Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival Photo provided by the Hiratsuka City Tourism Association.

A short train ride from Tokyo leads you to a peaceful seaside experience. This time, I visited Zushi in Kanagawa Prefecture. It's a popular beach for day trips near Tokyo. The previous day was closed due to strong winds. Excited to see how the sea has changed, I headed to Zushi in the morning. Upon entry, a clear blue underwater world awaited. Countless damselfish. Sardines and mackerel swimming while reflecting the light. Schools of fish filled the water. The scenery was unlike anything you'd expect near Tokyo. But the charm of Zushi's sea doesn't stop there. Looking down a bit reveals a small world beginning. A goby hiding in the rocks. Colorful sea slugs. As I searched slowly, new discoveries came one after another. What impressed me most was the moment I saw a Sagami ryugu sea slug riding on a scorpion fish. Just a few seconds of a small event. Yet, such serendipitous scenes remain as memories of the sea. Time spent observing the schools of fish. Time spent looking for small creatures. In the same sea, you can enjoy completely different experiences. That's the allure of Zushi's sea. After diving, I had lunch at a local diner. The calm air after returning from the sea is one of the joys of traveling in Japan. A glimpse of another side of Japan that you won't encounter just by sightseeing in Tokyo. A tranquil world by the sea, right near the city. Hokule'a Shonan offers small-group diving tours near Tokyo. Beginners and solo participants are welcome. Why not experience a "day by the sea" during your trip to Japan? 【Related Keywords】 Tokyo Diving / Diving Near Tokyo / Kanagawa Diving / Zushi Diving / Dive Near Tokyo / Japan Diving / Hidden Japan / Japanese Ocean Experience / Tokyo Day Trip

The non-flying airplane and local train The Sangi Railway Hokusei Line, one of the few narrow-gauge railways in Japan today. Along the line, seasonal flowers bloom, making it a popular railway, but the point about the non-flying airplane is a place known only to a few. Inabe City, Mie Prefecture April 2026

🚆A Tour to Visit the “Nankai Main Line Elevation” Construction Site Where You Can Go Up on the Viaduct👀 📣One Day Only: Saturday, March 28! This special chance lets you go up onto the railway viaduct under construction and see the Nankai Main Line and the Hankai Tramway crossing point! A walking tour along restricted access areas beside the Nankai Main Line “viaduct construction” route🚶🏻‍➡️ 🔹Participants receive a rare railway collectible (not for sale) as a commemorative gift! 🎁 🔍Highlights 🔹 Suwanomori Old Station Building 🔹 A walk along the Nankai line through the viaduct construction area 🔹 A once-in-a-limited-time experience going up onto the viaduct before it opens 🔹 Hamadara Park Old Station Building 📅Date and Time 🔹 Saturday, March 28, 2026, 1:20 PM–3:00 PM 📍Suwanomori Old Station Building to Hamadara Park Old Station Building 💰Participation Fee 🔹 5,000 yen (includes commemorative gift🎁) 📌 Registration deadline: up to 3 days before the event date (first-come, first-served) 🔍For details and to apply, search for “A Tour to Visit the ‘Nankai Main Line Elevation’ Construction Site Where You Can Go Up on the Viaduct”! 🔗 https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/tourism/detail/205...

February 8th Hotaka Station on the JR Oito Line, the gateway to Azumino sightseeing It snowed last night, and Azumino is blanketed in white Visitors should take care with their footing!!

From yesterday (January 22), the secondary station name of Izukyu Shimoda Station has become Shimoda Underwater Aquarium Station (^○^) Izukyu Shimoda Station is the terminus. What image comes to mind when you think of a terminus? The train ends here, but the town and its stories spread out from this point— imagining it that way makes sightseeing in Shimoda even more exciting✨ From Izukyu Shimoda Station, it’s about an eight-minute bus ride or a twenty-minute walk to Shimoda Underwater Aquarium. Set in a rich natural environment, the aquarium floats on the sea using a natural cove, a feature unique to Shimoda. There are many attractive programs, including experiences where you can play with dolphins🐬 Start your Shimoda sightseeing from the terminus, Izukyu Shimoda, and enjoy a wonderful time♬ Izukyu Corporation https://www.izukyu.co.jp// Shimoda Underwater Aquarium https://shimoda-aquarium.com//

December 24th From JR Ōito Line hotaka station, MtJonen in the Northern Alps looked beautiful On clear days, you can see the snow‑covered Northern Alps from the train window Enjoy the view through the window as you stop by Azumino♪

Join us for a walk! Higashi Hokkaido Trail & Train Monitor Tour Trail & Train along the Senmo Main Line is a long-trail program that lets you enjoy trails—paths that wind through nature. On the outbound journey, stroll slowly and soak in the scenery; on the return, relax on the train. It’s a fresh travel style that adults and children can both enjoy. Single-day participation is very welcome! If you wish to join for just one day, choose your desired course and write the date you want to participate in the “Concerns” field. Organizer: JR Senmo Main Line Maintenance and Revitalization Steering Committee Secretariat: Hokkaido Takarajima Travel Co., Ltd., Travel Sales Department, Contact: Ameike, Suzuki (Kaori) Mail at-info@hokkaido-takarajima.com Tel 011-252-2115 Networking Event Information We have also planned a networking event to coincide with this monitor tour for local residents. The East Hokkaido Trail connects three national parks and towns across a 410 km walking route. It opened in October 2024 and is exploring ways to build local fans and create tourism that brings happiness to communities. If you’re interested in the trail, want to try walking it, work in tourism, or are nurturing a collaboration idea, come and talk with us. Inquiries: Doto Trail Club (General Incorporated Association) Mail admin@dototrail.com Tel 080-2128-7689

Imajō-juku is a post town that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. Its stone-paved streets and rows of white-walled houses evoke history and offer a tranquil ambiance. It holds high cultural value and has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Hands-on tourism is plentiful, including soba noodle-making experiences and guided town walks. Nearby you will find a museum, cafés, and lodging in renovated traditional houses, where you can enjoy a graceful time steeped in history. Access A five-minute walk from Happy Line Fukui Imajō Station / a 10-minute drive from the Hokuriku Expressway Imajō IC https://www.minamiechizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/imajojuku-guidemap-en.pdf...

If you are coming by car, the Hokuriku Expressway’s Nanjo Smart IC is about a five-minute drive away, making access from the highway extremely convenient. From Nagoya and Osaka it takes about two to three hours by car or train, making day trips ideal. You can also use the Hapiline Fukui Imadate Line stations Imadzo Station and Nanjo Station, which make rail travel from the Kansai and Chukyo areas comfortable and convenient. We also sell a one-way taxi ticket to the destination for 500 yen. At Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi and Hapiline Imajo Station you can rent electric bicycles, so a relaxed cycling tour around Minami-Echizen Town is a popular way to sightsee.

KAWASAKI WORLD Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo-ku, Hatoba-cho 2-2 Kawasaki World attached to the Kobe Maritime Museums. You can clearly understand the role that Kawasaki Heavy Industries played in Japan's modern industry, especially in transportation such as motorcycles, railways, and airplanes, and it is full of the charm of mechanics. Beautiful! I think not only children but also Adults will be hooked.

Car exchange at Sakura Station Mooka Tetsumichi Hisashi Shimoda Station is a small station with cherry blossoms. Green Cars change lines at Sakura Station by changing line cars.

March 25, 2025 marked the 100th anniversary of atami station's opening! On the day, a commemorative ceremony was held with former atami station masters from the 36th through the 43rd in attendance, the Shizuoka Prefecture Police Band performed, and Atamifuji Kazu served as honorary stationmaster for the day. Under clear skies, many local residents and tourists gathered in front of atami station. As the gateway to Atami, atami station has welcomed and seen off countless people over the past 100 years. Full steam ahead toward the next 100 years! https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/49...

A coal mine trolley will run at Manda Pit! The coal mine trolley displayed at the Manda Pit coal preparation plant will run! Of the two displayed cars, No. 12 will run. The coal mine trolley used the Miike Coal Mine private railway to carry coal mined at Manda Pit for export from Miike Port. Be sure to see the trolley as it glides along in pleasant operation. Scheduled running times Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30 15:30 Manda Pit Postal code 864-0001 200-2 Haramanda, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture ◆Closed: Mondays (the following day if Monday is a public holiday) and during the New Year holidays ◆Admission fees: Adults 410 yen, High school students 310 yen, Elementary and junior high students 210 yen, Infants free *Group rates available (20 people or more) ◆Opening hours: 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30) ◆Phone: 0968-57-9155

Coal Mine Train Photo Exhibition 2025 Now Open! We are exhibiting photographs that capture the many faces of coal mine trains. Please come and visit! ◆Dates: Sunday, March 2, 2025 – Sunday, March 30, 2025 ◆Hours: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM ※Closed: Every Monday (closed the following Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) ◆Venue: Manda Coal Mine Museum, 213 Hara Manda, Arao City ◆Contact: Manda Pit Station, 200-2 Hara Manda, Arao City ☏0968-57-9155 Organizer: Manda Coal Mine Museum Co-organizer: NPO Coal Mine Train Preservation Society

'Mine Tram Preservation Sites Stamp Rally' Event Period Sunday, November 3, 2024–Sunday, March 30, 2025 Stamp and Card Pickup Locations Mine Tram Station Zero (shop reception) Manda Pit (Marugoto Arao Local Products Center reception) Mikawakou (shop register) Omuta Tourist Plaza (register reception) *Banners will mark the entrances where stamps and cards are available. How to Collect Stamps and Get Your Prize 1. Pick up a rally card at any of the four locations listed above. 2. Collect stamps at each location. 3. Receive your prize at the location where you stamp the fourth mark. The 'Mine Tram Preservation Sites Stamp Rally' runs from Sunday, November 3, 2024 through March 30, 2025. During the event, visit the four stamp and card pickup locations to receive an original tin badge produced by the NPO Mine Tram Preservation Society (two designs available). We look forward to many participants! Inquiries NPO Mine Tram Preservation Society Organizer: NPO Mine Tram Preservation Society Supported by: Omuta City, Arao City Cooperation: Shiraishi Motor Co., Ltd.; Omuta City Tourism Association; Arao City Tourism Association; NPO Miike Port Future Town Development Association

The Tomi Line in Fukushima Prefecture is known as one of the most beautiful train lines in Japan. In the cold winter, even in the city of Aizuwakamatsu, where it starts, you can enjoy the beautiful snowy scenery of the train and Mt. Bankai.

Daan Town Winter Scenery The Sangi Railway running in the snow with Mt. Fujiwara in the background Daian Town, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture January 2025

White Silver Sangi Railway Fujiwara Towns, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture

If you climb the hill in the cicada rain, drenched in sweat, the green carpet Unfolds below. Train in summer colors moves energetically through it. Come on! Train-kun! Shooting location: Ato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture "Funahira Mountain"　

National Yaho, a railroad crossing that will be abolished. It seems to be a shooting Spot, and enthusiasts often came to take pictures of the Nambu Line! I'm a little lonely

The “2024 Spring Railway Exhibition” by the Atami Railway Enthusiasts Club will be held on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. This year centers on N-gauge (1/150 scale) model trains, running on two separate quadruple-track layouts measuring 13 meters and 8 meters each. Over 1,000 model vehicles will be on display, including Shinkansen, limited express trains, freight trains, and models of trains that serve Atami, with many vehicles handcrafted by club members. A popular miniature Plarail layout will also be set up by request. On the morning of the first day, May 25 only, and with the cooperation of JR East and Atami Station, there will be a coloring workshop, commemorative photos of children wearing stationmaster uniforms (photos to be taken by accompanying guardians), and free novelty giveaways. Please come with your family. 2024 Spring Railway Exhibition Date and Time: Saturday, May 25, 10:00–17:00; Sunday, May 26, 10:00–16:00 Venue: Ikiiki Plaza, 7th Floor, Multipurpose Conference Room Program: Public runs of model trains and Plarail, and a photo exhibition by club members (theme: “Flowers and Railways”) Morning of May 25 only: coloring corner (limited quantity), free novelty giveaways (limited quantity), commemorative photos of children in stationmaster uniforms Cooperation: JR East

This is the Shiroishi River embankment in Miyagi Prefecture. The cherry blossoms seem to have been a little early, I was able to take a picture of the snow and cherry blossoms in the mountains, forsythia, and a quartet of trains.

It is a cherry blossom in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Cherry blossoms match the old cityscape Spring in Japan begins with cherry blossoms When the cherry blossoms fall, summer is already approaching "#Spring" "#Photo Contest"

A train ran at the end of the cherry blossom tunnel Nikon Z6 Nikon z24-70mm f4 Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture

In the midst of the cherry blossoms in full bloom, I took a picture of the moment when a yellow train slowly passed by. This bright and warm scenery gave me a sense of hope for the new year.

Atami Station, operated by JR East and opened in 1925 (Taishō 14), celebrated its 99th anniversary yesterday on Monday, March 25. On the previous day, Sunday, March 24, a high-grade train not normally in regular service—the E655 series “Nagomi” (all seats are Green Car specification)—made a round trip between Shinagawa Station and Atami Station, carrying 105 passengers to Atami. Tickets sold out within five minutes of sales opening, a phenomenal response. Many rail fans gathered and photographed the special train as it arrived on the platform. A welcome ceremony took place on the Atami Station platform, featuring a performance by the Atami High School Eisa Club and greetings from Mamekko, the official character of the Atami Geigi Okiya Union, and Atsuo, the official character of the Atami Onsen Hotel and Ryokan Cooperative.