A scenic view of the large autumn-colored hairpin curve from a parking space near marker 5 on Route 38, stretching from Shintoku Town toward Karikachi Pass. Trees around the area were cleared this summer, so the sweeping curve now stands out clearly.

Karikachi Trail Running The rain that fell from last night into the early morning cleared, and the 12th Karikachi Trail Running began with its starting gun! Runners tackled three courses that use the former Karikachi Line railway bed to run through nature. Participants numbered 143, coming not only from Hokkaido but also from as far away as Tokyo, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. With a temperature of 17°C and a pleasant autumn breeze, conditions were ideal for the event.

We created a leaflet with directions to Masudayama so visitors can enjoy the views of trains passing along the Sekisho Line, a frequent subject of inquiries to the tourism association. Parts of the route are unpaved and some sections are rough, so please drive with great care. Also, since this is a natural mountain area, be aware of possible brown bear sightings. Detailed precautions are listed on the leaflet titled "Important Notice for Those Heading to Masudayama," so please read it. This information pop-up is also posted under "News" on the Shintoku Town Tourism Association website.

It is the site of the former JNR Temiya Line near the Otaru Canal, and the cherry blossoms along the track are wonderful.

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

Ashino Park It's a place I've been wanting to go to for a long time, but I was finally able to go there this Spring. A local railway runs through the rows of cherry blossom trees in a vast park The weather was just right, and I was able to enjoy this idyllic scenery with the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

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.

Hello! This is Agematsu Tourism Association. Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture, sits in the southwest of Nagano, at the heart of the Kiso Valley along the upper reaches of the Kiso River. The town boasts rich history and beautiful nature that continue to charm visitors. ◆◆History of Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ During the Edo period, Agematsu Town was the 38th post town on the Nakasendo, which linked Edo and Kyoto. The stretch from Koumatsu-juku to Suhara-juku is the longest on the Kiso Road, and the area thrived as a rest stop for many travelers. You can still feel that history at sites such as the Kiso Plank and Nezame-no-toko Gorge. Guided Nakasendo walking tours led by veteran guides are available to help you create lasting travel memories. Agematsu Town has long prospered as a forestry town producing high-quality timber, notably Kiso hinoki (Japanese cypress), and is known as the “village of hinoki.” ◆◆Popular sights in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ ◇Nezame-no-toko Gorge The Kiso River has carved the granite into squared formations that look like large boxes lined up. A local legend says Urashima Taro opened his tamatebako (treasure box) here. ◇Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest This recreation forest features natural Kiso hinoki trees over 300 years old and was an early site of forest protection measures some 400 years ago. Seven walking trails wind through the forest, and paid experiences such as forest therapy are available. Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest is regarded as the birthplace of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. The term “forest bathing” was coined in 1982, and that year the first national forest bathing event was held here at Akasawa. ◇Akasawa Forest Railway A 2.2-kilometer round-trip tourist trolley runs through Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest; it was once used to transport timber. You can enjoy forest bathing while riding the railway. The Forest Railway Memorial Museum displays a steam locomotive from the railway’s opening era. ◇Kiso Komagatake The highest peak of the Central Alps, Kiso Komagatake rises to 2,956 meters. A ropeway climbs to 2,612 meters, offering Japan’s greatest elevation gain by ropeway. ◇Kiso Old Road, a natural trail This route linked the north and south of Kiso before the Nakasendo was developed. A hiking course on the Kiso plateau at about 1,000 meters elevation offers expansive natural views. ◆◆Events and festivals loved in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ ◇Komagatake Shrine Annual Festival Held every year on May 3, the festival features the nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property performance “Daidai Kagura 13 Seats.” You can see pieces such as the four tengu dance “Shijin Gokae-hai” and the sword dance “Sanken no Mai.” ◆◆Local specialties of Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Local specialties include gohei-mochi, sunkki (fermented turnip), and hooba-maki (hoja leaf-wrapped dishes). These regional foods offer rich, distinctive flavors you can enjoy only here. ◆◆Why visit Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Agematsu Town charms visitors with its abundant nature and deep history. From the dramatic landscapes of Nezame-no-toko Gorge and Kiso Komagatake to the extraordinary forest bathing at Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest and the sense of history you feel walking the Nakasendo, Agematsu offers many attractions. Leave everyday life behind and enjoy a restorative trip filled with nature, history, and culture in Agematsu Town. Cool Japan Video will continue to share recommended information about Agematsu Town. Thank you for your support.

It feels like the warm spring-like days up to yesterday were a lie. The town is covered in snow and the pass has snowfall. But I definitely found signs of spring along Poppo Road. Five days ago the Asian skunk cabbage had only a few leaves, and now it carpets the entire marsh. The forecast says the weather will clear from tomorrow. If you happen to pass nearby, try looking for the skunk cabbage along Poppo Road.

I attended a preview of Takutetsu Kinokotan, which opens on Saturday, April 6. Takutetsu Kinokotan is a facility run by Hokkaido Takutetsu Bus that offers hands-on harvesting experiences for shiitake mushrooms grown on logs in Shintoku. This site once hosted Minami-Shintoku Station of the Hokkaido Takushoku Railway, the predecessor of Takutetsu Bus, which ran between Shintoku, Shikaoi and Kamishihoro until its closure in 1968 (Showa 43). The Takushoku Railway also carried timber and other goods, which reportedly led to the start of log-grown shiitake here. For that reason, the facility includes a corner exhibiting photos, equipment and materials from its railway days. Located one minute from National Route 38 and about 1.5 km from JR Shintoku Station, it’s a roughly five-minute ride if you use the free rental bicycles available in front of the station, so please stop by. Also, the cute stationmaster Kinokotan will be waiting to welcome you! #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Takutetsu Kinokotan #Stationmaster Kinokotan #harvest experience #log-grown shiitake #mushrooms #Hokkaido Takushoku Bus #Hokkaido Takushoku Railway

Blue train covered in cherry blossoms Gifu Ibigawa Tanigumiguchi Station

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Recommended places to visit in Yamaguchi Prefecture #錦川清流線 👈 @seiryu.nishiki Today, one piece 📸 from Iwakuni City in neighboring Yamaguchi Prefecture on the Nishikigawa Seiryu Line I took this photo from the rape flower spot Minamikawachi Station. There were not many rape flowers this year, but it was a pink fold 🚃 that I was grateful for in spring!

The “Thank You Nemuro Main Line” panel exhibition is now on display! A panel exhibition reflecting on the history of the Furano–Shintoku section, which will close on March 31, has opened inside Shintoku Station. The panels include a timeline tracing the line’s history from the 1900 opening of the Asahikawa–Shimofurano section, which marked the starting point for eastern Hokkaido, together with about 40 historical photos showing the railway and local scenery. Shintoku Station, which will be decommissioned at the end of this month, has drawn many railfans, and it was striking to see visitors studying the panels today.

Deep Spots in Taiki Town 📍Site of the Former JNR Hiroo Line Taiki Station In Taiki Town, you can still find the remains of the station building from the Hiroo Line, the railway that linked Obihiro and Hiroo and ran until 1987. Taiki Station opened in 1930, and at its peak it reportedly handled more than 1,000 passengers a day. The former track area is now a plaza called Taiki Traffic Park, but the station building still stands. You cannot enter the building, but looking through the windows you can see the ticket gate and waiting room still preserved inside. The platform area still shows the station sign and a signal lever. In Hakubayashi Park, north of Taiki Town Hall, a steam locomotive, No. 59611, which served around Hokkaido and ran on the Hiroo Line until 1975, is on display. It was installed thanks to efforts by local steam locomotive enthusiasts. Why not come and feel the traces of the railway that once ran through Taiki Town?

Ashino Koen Station, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture The Tsugaru Railway "Run Meros" runs through the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

The view from the fifth kilometer marker on National Route 38, where the snow has thinned, looking toward the great curve of the former Karikachi Line. This sweeping bend is an indispensable historical legacy for understanding Hokkaido’s railway construction history.

Kamikami Ume Plum Station on the Watarase Canyon Railway. I cut out the drooping cherry blossoms with a telephoto lens.

The famous shooting location of the Watarase Canyon Railway. The cherry blossoms shone in the afternoon light.

Near Kobe Station on the Watarase Canyon Railway. This is when the morning air still feels cold.

I can't wait for spring. Please come and ride the flower-filled "Watarase Canyon Railway". Aren't you looking forward to spring? Let's ride the Watarase Keikoku Railway.

The Akita Inland Railway runs through Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. It is a scene unique to heavy snowfall areas. It is a local line with a basic one-car train, but it is very cute to see it running in a wonderful scenery.

Glaring at the sunset! Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. The Tadami Line heading to Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, runs through the sunset with the three mountains of Echigo shining in the background.

Kanagawa Prefecture has launched the "Kanagawa Railway Discount" to offer discounted special train tickets so that many visitors from inside and outside the prefecture can enjoy sightseeing around the region. Get up to 30% off! Make the most of Kanagawa Prefecture with the value-packed "Kanagawa Railway Discount" special ticket campaign! How to use Register as a member and purchase discounted special tickets from each railway operator's website. On the day, present your discounted special ticket at the station or participating stops and enjoy your trip. *The types of special tickets eligible for discounts, discount rates, and usage procedures vary by railway operator. Please check each railway operator's website for details.

The Tadami Line connects Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture and Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture. This photo was taken on December 26, 2023 in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. The cold wave of the year has passed, and the rice fields filled with water, which had been frozen this morning, melted in the midday sun, and the sunset-dyed Mt. Gongendo and the Kiha E120 single train to Aizu were beautifully reflected!

Three mountains of Echigo in the winter sun... The Tadami Line heading to Aizu. 2023.12.26. Shooting.

Hiroshima City　 Recommended train in Hiroshima Prefecture #Hiroden 👈 @hirodentrip.ig #Hiroden Train Today, I have a piece with 📸 Hiroden 🚃 as the main character rather than the scenery of the city If you take this Hiroden from Hiroshima Station, you can enjoy 🚃 a wide range of sightseeing from Peace Park to Miyajima Exit　　 You can enjoy ♪🚃 seeing and riding various trains from retro types to the latest types

This heavenly beautiful road is situated in nikko. The road is surrounded by the a very vibrant autumn forest. It was taken from Akechideira ropeway in nikko. It truely represents the scenic beauty of Japan.

Actor Seiji Rokkaku embarks on a journey through the lens of sake and trains in NHK’s show “Nomitetsu Main Line: Japan Journey,” and the 33rd episode will feature the Nemuro Main Line.👏👏👏 Of course, Shintoku appears too!❗️ Please be sure to watch‼️✨ #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #NHK #Seiji Rokkaku #Nomitetsu Main Line: Japan Journey #Nemuro Main Line #Shintoku Station

[Asakuma Station 100th Anniversary Event! ] 】 In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Asakuma Station, we will hold a Showa Retro Railway event! On the day of the event, in addition to the first exhibition of enamel signboards, which are called station markers of Adashima Station during the JNR era, original goods and special products such as mushrooms and beets will be sold. In addition, as a commemoration of the visit to the station, the first 30 people will receive an original postcard of Aashima Station created by Aibetsu illustrator Mayumi Umetsu. It will be an event that not only railway fans but also history lovers can enjoy, so please come by all means! ■Date: Saturday, November 11 ■Time: 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. ■Venue: Aibetsu Town Asakuma Station Aiyama

Title: Inada, red spider liliies, Train Location: Nagahata, Sasebo, Nagasaki