Yudanaka Station, Railway station in Yamanouchi, Japan
Description
Yudanaka Station is the end point of the Nagano Electric Railway line and features one ground-level platform with a single track. The original station building remains standing and carries official recognition as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
History
The station began operating on April 28, 1927, as part of the railway's expansion into the mountain region. Its original building stands as a testament to early 20th-century railway architecture and development in this area.
Culture
The station greets arriving passengers with the melody of 'The Beauty of Shigakōgen', a composition by Akira Nishizawa, Masao Koga, and Atsuo Okamoto. This musical welcome reflects the area's connection to music and natural beauty that has long defined the region.
Practical
The station building holds a tourist information center, ticket machines, and a waiting room for passengers. A public bath called Kaede no Yu is located at the station, giving visitors a place to rest and refresh before exploring the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The station serves as a gateway to Jigokudani Monkey Park, a place known worldwide where wild Japanese macaques use natural hot springs year-round. This creates a steady flow of visitors seeking to observe these animals in their natural behavior.
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