Wadamisaki Line

The Wadamisaki Line is a railway line in Hyogo Prefecture that connects Hyogo Station with Wadamisaki Station as a single-track operation. The route runs through an industrial area and operates with minimal infrastructure at its endpoint.

The line began operations in 1890 as part of Japan's early railway expansion. It became part of West Japan Railway Company during the national railway privatization in 1987.

This railway line primarily serves employees traveling to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Electric factories in the Wadamisaki industrial district of Kobe.

Trains run mainly during morning and evening hours with limited frequency on most days. Tickets are sold only at Hyogo Station since the endpoint is unmanned.

The railway adds extra services on match days for Vissel Kobe football club, whose stadium sits nearby. This shows how a small local line adapts to serve special events in the area.

Location: Hyōgo

Official opening: July 8, 1890

Part of: West Japan Railway Company, San’yō Main Line

GPS coordinates: 34.65980,135.16800

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:20