Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, Interchange railway station in Hokuto, Japan
Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto is an interchange railway station in Hokuto, Japan, connecting regional trains with the high-speed network. Large windows let in daylight, while white pillars resembling poplar trees give the interior an open and airy feel.
The facility was originally called Hongō and opened in 1902. It received its current name in 2016 when it became the northern terminus of the Hokkaido Shinkansen line.
The building uses cedar and bricks sourced from Hokkaido, materials tied to local construction traditions. White pillars shaped like poplars give the interior a connection to the surrounding landscape.
Ticket counters and machines are located on the second floor. Shuttle buses run regularly between the station and Hakodate Station, about 18 kilometers away.
This station is the northernmost stop on the Japanese high-speed rail network. Alongside the Shinkansen tracks, there are side platforms for Hakodate Main Line trains, connecting the area with smaller towns in the region.
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