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Ōita Station
is a junction passenger railway station located in Ōita City, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. Lines The station is served by three lines. On the Nippō Main Line it is located 132.9 km from the starting point of the line at and on the Kyūdai Main Line it is located 141.5 km from the starting point of that line at . It is also the eastern terminus of 148.0 km Hōhi Main Line from . Layout The station consists of four elevated island platforms serving eight tracks. The station building is located underneath the platforms. The ticket gate is located on the west side near the center of the concourse. An automatic ticket gate has been installed, and it has also been compatible with SUGOCA. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. Platforms There are four side platforms and eight island platforms. Limited Express Trains * Sonic ( - Ōita) * Nichirin (Hakata - ) * Yufuin-no-mori, Yufu (Hakata - ) * Trans-Kyu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island Platforms
An island platform (also center platform (American English) or centre platform (British English)) is a station layout arrangement where a single railway platform, platform is positioned between two railway track, tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway, transitway interchange. Island platforms are sometimes used between the opposite-direction tracks on twin-track route stations as they are cheaper and occupy less area than other arrangements. They are also useful within larger stations, where local and express services for the same direction of travel can be accessed from opposite sides of the same platform instead of side platforms on either side of the tracks, simplifying and speeding transfers between the two tracks. The historical use of island platforms depends greatly upon the location. In the United Kingdom the use of island platforms on twin-track routes is relatively common when the railway line is in a Cutting (transportation), cutting or raised on an E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trans-Kyushu Limited Express
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) which runs between Beppu and Kumamoto, via . Rolling stock * KiHa 185 series DMU: 1992–present History The ''Trans-Kyushu Limited Express'' was introduced from 13 March 2004. See also * List of named passenger trains of Japan * Joyful Train is the name given to railway rolling stock or train sets operated by the JR Group in Japan primarily for charters, special events, tourist excursions, and other similar purposes. Traditionally, this term is only used for chartered trains dedicate ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Trans-Kyushu Limited Express Named passenger trains of Japan Railway services introduced in 2004 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 197
is a Japanese national highway running on the islands of Kyūshū and Shikoku. The highway originates at a junction with Routes 10 and 210 in Ōita and terminates at a junction with Route 56 in Susaki, Kōchi. The route is interrupted between Saganoseki area of Ōita (where it joins with Route 217) and Ikata, Ehime because of the Hōyo Strait, and traffic between the two islands is carried by a ferry between the two towns. Though the gap is less than 15 km at the strait's narrowest point, there are currently no plans to bridge the gap. History Route 197 was originally designated on 18 May 1953 from Matsuyama to Kōchi. This was redesignated as Route 56 on 1 April 1963. Route description The road is affectionately nicknamed "Melody Line". As a result, it gained two musical road segments located in Ikata, the first of which was placed on the road to celebrate its anniversary of being built in 2011, so the road could literally have a "melody". The second segment was n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 10
240px, Route 10, Ōita 240px, Route 10, Fukuoka, Kanda is a Japanese highway on the island of Kyushu. It originates at the intersection with Route 2 in Kitakyushu, Furoka and passes through the prefectural capitals of Ōita and Miyazaki, terminating at the intersection with Route 3 in Kagoshima. Route 10 follows the eastern coast along the Inland Sea and the Hyūga Sea. For much of its length, it parallels the JR Kyushu Nippō Main Line. Route 10 measures 454.8 km in length. Route data *Length: *Origin: Moji-ku, Kitakyushu (originates at junction with Route 2) *Terminus: Kagoshima (ends at Junction with Routes 3 and 225) *Major cities: Kitakyushu, Ōita, Miyazaki, Miyakonojō, Kagoshima History *4 December 1952 - First Class National Highway 10 (from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima) *1 April 1965 - General National Highway 10 (from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima) Overlapping sections *From Moji-ku, Kitakyushu (Oimatsu-Park intersection) to Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyūshū (Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funai Castle
is a 16th-century castle, located in Ōita, Ōita, Ōita city, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It was built by Ōtomo Sōrin in 1562, who owned much of the surrounding Kyūshū island. The castle was originally built with several turrets (''Yagura (tower), yagura''), all of which were burnt down with the three-story tenshu, donjon in 1743. Some parts of the castle were rebuilt in the 1800’s, including two of the turrets which still stand today. The covered bridge that led to the castle over its moat, as well as three more turrets and the main castle gate, were rebuilt in the 20th century. Original remains also include parts of the stone and plaster walls, as well as the moat. Literature * * References Castles in Ōita Prefecture Lowland castles Ogyū-Matsudaira clan Designated historic sites of Oita Prefecture {{castle-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Nippon Airways
(ANA) is a Japanese airline headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. ANA operates services to both domestic and international destinations and is Japan's largest airline, ahead of its main rival flag carrier Japan Airlines. the airline has approximately 12,800 employees. The airline joined as a Star Alliance member in October 1999. In addition to its mainline operations, ANA controls several subsidiary passenger carriers, such as its regional airline ANA Wings, Air Nippon, Air Do (a low-cost carrier operating scheduled service between Tokyo and cities in Hokkaido), Air Japan and ANA & JP Express, Allex Cargo (ANA Cargo – the freighter division operated by Air Japan). ANA is also the wholly-owned shareholder in Peach (airline), Peach, a low-cost carrier joint venture with Hong Kong company First Eastern Investment Group. History Formation ANA's earliest ancestor was (also known as Nippon Helicopter and Aeroplane), an airline company founded on 27 December 1952. Nippon Helicop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oasis Hiroba 21
The is a skyscraper located in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea .... Construction of the 102-metre, 21-storey skyscraper was finished in 1998. External links * 1998 establishments in Japan Commercial buildings completed in 1998 Ōita (city) Skyscrapers in Japan Buildings and structures in Ōita Prefecture {{Japan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oita Ekimae
Oita often refers to: *Ōita Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan *Ōita (city), the capital of the prefecture Oita or Ōita may also refer to: Places *Ōita District, Ōita, a former district in Ōita Prefecture, Japan *Ōita Stadium, a multi-use stadium in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan * Oița River, a tributary of the Bistriţa River in Romania * Roman Catholic Diocese of Oita, a diocese in the city of Ōita in the Ecclesiastical province of Nagasaki, Japan *Mount Oeta (also "Oita" or "Oiti"), a mountain in Central Greece Education *Oita Junior College, a private junior college in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan *Oita Prefectural College of Arts and Culture, a private junior college in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan *Oita University, a national university in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan *Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences, a public university in Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Japan Transportation *Oita Airport, an airport in Kunisaki, Ōita Prefecture, Japan *Ōita Station, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bungo-Mori Station
is a passenger railway station located in the town of Kusu, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. Lines The station is served by the Kyūdai Main Line and is located 73.2 km from the starting point of the line at . Layout The station consists of a side platform and an island platform serving three tracks at grade. The station building is timber structure, remodelled in 2013, built in traditional Japanese style with tiled roofs and steeply angled eaves. It houses a waiting area and a staffed ticket window. Access to the island platform is by means of a footbridge. To the south of the station are multiple passing loops and sidings. Management of the station has been outsourced to the JR Kyushu Tetsudou Eigyou Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of JR Kyushu specialising in station services. It staffs the ticket counter which is equipped with a POS machine but does not have a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' facility. Platforms file:Kyushu Railway - Bungo-Mori Stati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bungo-Mori Roundhouse
was a railway roundhouse located to the east of Bungo-mori Station on the Kyūdai Main Line in Kusu, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The roundhouse and its turntable, which operated from 1934 to 1971, were designated as a National Tangible Cultural Asset in 2012 as the last roundhouse in Kyushu. History Bungo-Mori Roundhouse was completed in 1934 and was able to hold 25 steam locomotives at its peak around the year 1948. During the Second World War, Bungo-Mori Roundhouse was used for military transport. It was strafed by carrier-based United States Military aircraft on August 4, 1945, killing three staff members. Bullet holes can still be seen on the walls of the roundhouse. In 1970, the Kyūdai Main Line stopped using steam locomotives and Bungo-Mori Roundhouse was closed the following year. The roundhouse, now with rusted steel frames and broken windows, is a historical landmark and a popular tourist destination. Sightseeing In 2015, the JNR Class 9600 steam locomotive No. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Railway Journal
Japan Railway Journal is a TV program from NHK World TV documenting rail transport in Japan that started broadcasting on March 8, 2015. Overview The program showcases the charm and the cutting-edge technology of rail transport in Japan. New episodes are broadcast 1 to 2 times a month. At first, many of the talking sections were filmed in a bar with a train diorama, "Bar Ginza Panorama" in Shinjuku. Now, filming these sections on-location at the featured rail facilities is more common. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NHK World has been showing ''Japan Railway Journal'' repeats in lieu of new episodes. The combination of studio presentation and on-site reporting makes it difficult for video production. Broadcast times * First broadcast: Fridays 0:30 - 1:00 JST on NHK World TV * Rebroadcasts: ** NHK World TV (JST): Fridays 6:30 - 7:00 ; 12:30 - 13:00; 18:30 - 19:00 ** BS1 (JST): Wednesdays 3:00 - 3:30 (From 2016 - broadcasts may be cancelled due to sports programs) *** Broadca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese National Railways
The , abbreviated JNR or , was the business entity that operated Japan's national railway network from 1949 to 1987. Network Railways As of June 1, 1949, the date of establishment of JNR, it operated of narrow gauge () railways in all 46 prefectures of Japan. This figure expanded to in 1981 (excluding Shinkansen), but later reduced to as of March 31, 1987, the last day of JNR. JNR operated both passenger and freight services. Shinkansen Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed railway was debuted by JNR in 1964. By the end of JNR in 1987, four lines had been constructed: ; Tōkaidō Shinkansen: , completed in 1964 ; Sanyō Shinkansen: , completed in 1975 ; Tōhoku Shinkansen: , as of 1987 ; Jōetsu Shinkansen: , completed in 1982 Buses JNR operated bus lines as feeders, supplements or substitutions of railways. The JR Bus companies are the successors of the bus operation of JNR. Ships JNR operated ferries to connect railway networks separated by sea or to meet other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
