Muroran Line Ruins Green space, Public park in Hokkaido, Japan
Muroran Line Ruins Green space is a park in Hokkaido built on former railway land, featuring walking paths through vegetation with preserved sections of old tracks and railway structures. The site stretches across what was once an active rail corridor, now converted into accessible green space for recreation.
The Muroran railway line was a key transport route that carried coal from mining areas to Muroran Port before it closed, playing a vital role in the region's industrial economy. The abandoned corridor was converted to a public park in 2011 to preserve traces of this coal-era transportation network.
The park preserves industrial heritage elements that reflect Hokkaido's railway development and connects visitors with the region's transportation history through interpretive elements.
The park is easy to reach and maintains clear pathways throughout the year, with areas to rest along the way. The relatively flat and open routes are suitable for casual walking and can be enjoyed by people of different abilities.
The land contains one of the longest continuous stretches of preserved railway infrastructure in Japan, running across the former corridor between two stations. This extended length allows visitors to experience the scale and scope of what this transport route once represented.
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