Isumi Railway

Isumi Railway’s attractive features

There are many railway enthusiasts such as noritetsu (train-riders) and toritetsu (train- photographers). The Isumi Railway and Kominato Railway crossing through the Boso area also have many fans. Along the railways, we can always see visitors taking pictures of the railways and the mountains.

Originally the Isumi Railway aimed for bringing convenience to the local people, but now you can enjoy it as amusement. The ambition of the urban railways is to deliver their passengers and goods faster and safer. But Isumi Railway’s speed is slower than cars and the train runs once every hour for us to enjoy the peaceful view of mountains and villages. Why there are so many people loving this train?

Actually the low speed is the charm of the railway. You can see the daily life of the local people and scenery of four seasons while riding the train. It is not a “rushing railway” but it’s a “healing railway”. For those who are very busy and tired, it gives them “Relaxation” with the peaceful scenery.

Isumi Railway’s stations

Ohara Station

The destination of Isumi Railway, connecting with the JR Sotobo line. There is a gift shop in the station.

＜Station Information＞

• Taxi: Available
• Washroom: Available
• Parking: Available
• Rent-a-cycle: Available (Isumi city touring center)

Nishiohara Station

It looks like time stopped at this station. You can enjoy the beautiful countryside along the railway.

＜Station Information＞

• Taxi: Not available
• Washroom: Not available
• Parking: Not available

Kazusa-Azuma Station

Has a Showa style station building. It’s a great station to feel the summer wind. There is a firefly village nearby.

＜Station Information＞

• Taxi: Not available
• Washroom: Available
• Parking: Not available

Nittano Station

By the straight railway, we can enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery. In the early spring, Sakura trees and cole flowers are all over the railway lines, there are also photo spots.

＜Station Information＞

• Taxi: Not available
• Washroom: Not available
• Parking: Not available

Kuniyoshi Station

Because the station looks like the peaceful Moomin’s Valley, it is called as Kazesoyogu (feel a breeze). There are a Moomin gift shop in the station building.

＜Station Information＞

• Taxi: Available
• Washroom: Available
• Parking: Available
• Rent-a-cycle: Available (Isumi city touring center)

Kazusa-Nakagawa Station

This station also has a Showa style station building. Along the railway there are cole flowers. In the early spring, many rail fans come to visit this place. Please enjoy the countryside scenery from the Kuniyoshi station to the Nakagawa station.

＜Station Information＞

• Taxi: Not available
• Washroom: Not available
• Parking: Not available

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