Kiso-Fukushima Station, Railway transfer point in Kiso Valley, Japan
Kiso-Fukushima Station features an island platform connected to the main building through an underground passage at 775 meters above sea level.
The station began operations on October 5, 1910, connecting travelers along the Chuo Main Line between Tokyo and Nagoya through central Japan.
The station displays a preserved JNR Class D51 locomotive, representing the technological evolution of Japanese railway transportation in the 20th century.
The station includes a tourist information center, local shops, barrier-free facilities, and direct access to buses and taxis for mountain excursions.
From this station, travelers can start their trek to Karasawa Waterfall or access the ancient Nakasendo highway connecting Narai and Yabuhara.
Location: Kisofukushima
Inception: October 5, 1910
Official opening: October 5, 1910
Elevation above the sea: 775.3 m
Website: https://railway.jr-central.co.jp/station-guide/tokai/kiso-fukushima
GPS coordinates: 35.84390,137.69320
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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