Nunohara Station
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West Japan Railway Company
, also referred to as , is one of the Japan Railways Group companies and operates in western Honshū. It has its headquarters in Kita-ku, Osaka.-History:...
Hakubi Line
Hakubi Line
The is a railway line operated by West Japan Railway Company in the mountainous area of the Chūgoku region of Japan. It begins at the south end of Okayama Prefecture at Kurashiki Station in Kurashiki, passing through Niimi Station on the west side of Niimi, and terminating at Hōki-Daisen Station...
and Geibi Line
Geibi Line
The is a railway line operated by West Japan Railway Company in the mountainous area of the Chūgoku region. It begins at Bitchū Kōjiro Station on the west side of Niimi, Okayama Prefecture, connecting through Miyoshi Station in Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture, and terminating at Hiroshima Station...
station
Train station
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located on the west side of Niimi
Niimi, Okayama
is a city located in Okayama, Japan.As of March 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 34,035 , 13,077 households and the density of 42.90 persons per km²...
, Okayama Prefecture
Okayama Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Okayama.- History :During the Meiji Restoration, the area of Okayama Prefecture was known as Bitchū Province, Bizen Province and Mimasaka Province.- Geography :...
, Japan
Japan
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. Three D51 steam locomotives were used on the Hakubi Line to haul freight until 1972 (at the time of the Nunohara signal box
Signal box
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), and the place is famous with train aficionados for taking pictures of them. Now it's famous for its fall colors, and many people visit the area to take pictures of the changing seasons. Ninohara Station is one of the "hikyō station
Hikyo station
A , or "secluded station," is the name for those train stations which are located off the beaten path and considered a place good for photographers and train fans seeking photos of historical trains and spectacular nature photos. The term originates in Japan and now is also used in other areas like...
s," or a station considered secluded or less known.
History
- 1936-10-10: The Nunohara signal box begins operation. Limited passenger service began in 1953.
- 1987-04-01: Japan National Railways was privatized, and Nunohara became an official JR West station at the same time.
Station, platform, and environs
Nunohara Station has two platforms and can handle two rail lines. The Nishi River is located nearby. Because it is a rural station, only a small grouping of houses and buildings is found near Nunohara Station.Connecting lines
All lines are JR West.Hakubi Line
Hakubi Line
The is a railway line operated by West Japan Railway Company in the mountainous area of the Chūgoku region of Japan. It begins at the south end of Okayama Prefecture at Kurashiki Station in Kurashiki, passing through Niimi Station on the west side of Niimi, and terminating at Hōki-Daisen Station...
- All trains bypass this station.
Geibi Line
Geibi Line
The is a railway line operated by West Japan Railway Company in the mountainous area of the Chūgoku region. It begins at Bitchū Kōjiro Station on the west side of Niimi, Okayama Prefecture, connecting through Miyoshi Station in Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture, and terminating at Hiroshima Station...
- Local: Niimi StationNiimi Stationis a JR West station located in Niimi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It offers connecting service to the Geibi, Hakubi, and Kishin Lines.-History:*1928-10-25: The completed Hakubi Line is opened....
— Nunohara Station — Bitchū Kōjiro StationBitchu Kojiro Stationis a JR West station located on the west side of Niimi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It offers connecting service to the Geibi and Hakubi Lines.-History:*1928-10-25: The completed Hakubi Line is opened, with Bitchū-Kōjiro Station opening at the same time....