Kareigawa Station

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Located in Kirishima City on the JR Hisatsu Line, "Kareigawa Station" opened in 1903 and is one of the "oldest wooden station buildings in Kyushu," designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Still operating as an active unstaffed station, the moment you step inside, you are enveloped in the nostalgia of old Meiji-period Japan through its thick wooden beams, antique window glass, and retro ticket gates that have watched over locals for generations. Famous as a stop for sightseeing trains, it attracts railway enthusiasts and travelers from around the world who want to capture Japan's simple rail culture and nostalgic daily scenes on camera. The exquisite "Hyakunen no Tabi Monogatari" ekiben (station bento box), packed with local mountain bounty and sold exclusively on weekends, is also immensely popular.

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Kagoshima Federation of Tourism Associations

Kareigawa Station

Address
Hayatochokareigawa, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Website
https://kirishimakankou.com/
Operator
Kirishima City Tourist Association

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