Travel on the popular local line Sangi Railway Hokusei Line

area

  • Northern forces

Season

  • All seasons

schedule

day trip

transportation

public transport

The narrow gauge Sangi Railway Hokusei Line runs slowly and leisurely. Would you like to ride the Hokusei Line and spend some relaxing time together? Let's stop off along the way and visit the famous spots. This course is also perfect for those who want to take photos!

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Kuwana Teramachi Street Shopping Street

One of the leading morning markets in the Tokai region, held on the 3rd and 8th days of every month (6 times a month) at the Teramachi-dori shopping street. There are many regular fans not only from the local area but also from far away, and the store is crowded with over 10,000 shoppers every time. Nearby farmers and street vendors set up shop in the market, selling fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood, etc. at low prices.
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15 minutes walk
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Sangi Railway/Hokusei Line (Narrow Gauge/Light Railway)

The Sangi Railway Hokusei Line uses a line with very narrow rails, and small trains called ``matchbox trains'' run on it.
There are some rare bridges along the line, such as ``Nejiri Bridge'' and ``Megane Bridge.''
Also, near JR/Kintetsu Kuwana Station, you can see a rare sight of three types of rails lined up: the Hokusei Line (762mm), the JR Kansai Line (1067mm), and the Kintetsu Nagoya Line (1435mm).

Hokusei Line: Nishi-ageki
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60 minutes by train
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Fureai Station Uribou

``Uribou'' is an Inabe agricultural products direct sales store located right next to Oizumi Station on the Sangi Railway Hokusei Line.
Vegetables and fruits with bright seasonal colors, fresh flowers, agricultural and livestock products from around Inabe, and various processed products are gathered here. The side dishes and grass mochi made by Uribou, as well as the gelato with a variety of flavors, are all delicious!
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35 minutes by train
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Lively Forest Inabe Hütte

InabeCity is full of green resources such as nature, woodlands, and agricultural products. We will hone these values with our unique sense (local sense) and attract and shine people in a way that is different from the city. "Nigiwai no Mori" is a facility that embodies the concept of "Green Creative Inabe" that creates things, things, and excitement. There is also a grocery store with carefully selected organic foods and seasonings, a cafe, and a bakery.
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Approximately 50 minutes on the Kuwana ageki Line Approximately 20 minutes walk from Nishi-Kuwana Station
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Shichiri no Watari

Shichiri no Watari ①

It is called ``Shichiri no Watari'' because there was a sea route of seven miles from Atsuta to Kuwana.
At that time, it was very lively as the 42nd post town on the 53 stations Tokaido.
The large torii gate that stands here is called ``the best torii gate in Ise country'' because you enter Iseji Route from here.
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5 minutes walk
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Rokkaen

Rokkaen

Rokkaen, completed in 1912, includes a Western-style building with a four-story tower built by Josiah Conder, the British architect who designed Rokumeikan, as well as Japanese-style architecture and a strolling garden with a pond in the front garden. It has been designated as a national important cultural property as a valuable building representative of the Meiji and Taisho periods.
In addition, the gardens, with some exceptions, have been designated as national scenic spots.
There is a restaurant where you can eat while looking at the Western-style building.
*Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a companion.
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