Machinaka-Rikuzen-Takata Station

Machinaka-Rikuzen-Takata Station is a modern railway station in Rikuzentakata, serving the Iwate Prefecture area. It features contemporary infrastructure with connections to trains and bus rapid transit systems.

The station opened in April 2017 as a replacement for the previous Rikuzen-Takata Station destroyed in the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. It represented the area's effort to restore railway connections following the disaster.

The station represents the determination of Rikuzentakata residents to rebuild their community following the natural disaster that affected the region.

The station building is centrally located and easily walkable for visitors in the city. The facility provides clear signage and access points for different modes of transport.

The station closed less than a year after opening in 2018, making it a remarkable example of a short-lived infrastructure project. This brief operational period distinguishes it in Japanese railway history.

Location: Rikuzentakata

Inception: April 27, 2017

Official opening: April 27, 2017

GPS coordinates: 39.01531,141.62933

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20