Chubu– category –
Chubu is the central region of the Honshu region. It includes the prefectures of Niigata, Nagano, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Gifu and Aichi.
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Rural Lines: Tenryu Hamanako Railway (Shizuoka)
The Tenryu Hamanako Line , known locally as the "Tenhama" Line is one of several rural lines in Shizuoka Prefecture which are worth exploring. -
JR Iida Line – “Hikyo Eki Heaven”
The JR Iida Line is a rural line running thru Aichi, Shizuoka and Nagano prefectures. It is famous because of the many "Hikyo Eki" (secluded stations) and also because it takes 7 hours to travel 196km! -
Rural Lines: Nagaragawa Railway (Gifu)
Nagaragawa Railway is a scenic railway line in Gifu Prefecture, Central Japan, that runs along the Nagara River. Well worth a visit!
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