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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.

Chubu

Obasute Station- A great view but according to legend a “Dark Past”

Obasute in Japanese means "abandoning an old woman", fortunately a practice that was practiced more in mythology than practice. Obasute Station is an interesting station with a great view

2022-09-02
Chubu

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.

2022-08-01
Chubu

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!

2022-07-28
Chubu

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!

2022-05-16

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