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Shinonoi Line
The is a railway line in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Shinonoi Station in Nagano with Shiojiri Station in Shiojiri. The line is a corridor between the Shinetsu Main Line and the Chūō Main Line. All the limited express trains on the Shinonoi Line come from the Chūō Main Line: ''Azusa'' from Tokyo and '' Shinano'' from Nagoya. Stations All stations are located in Nagano Prefecture. :●: All trains stop, ▲: Some trains stop, ｜: non-stop, Rapid ''Misuzu'' stops at all stations Passing loops and switchbacks Hirase loop A passing loop is located in Azumino, known as . It has two tracks. * Coordinates: Haneo switchback A switchback is located in Azumino, known as * Coordinates: Kuwanohara switchback A switchback is located in Azumino, known as * Coordinates: File:Koukan5.svg, Hirase loop (A: to Matsumoto, B: to Tazawa) File:Railway Switchback 1.svg, Haneo switchback (A: to Kamuriki (uphill), B: to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinano (train)
The , branded as is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), which runs between and via . Like all JR Central limited express trains, a limited express fee has to be paid, on top of the normal fare to ride this service. Until 26 March 2016, after which it was discontinued, there was a daily return service which ran from Nagano to , which travelled a total distance of 441.2 km (274.1 mi), making the ''Shinano'' the furthest travelling limited express service in Japan with the whole journey taking approximately 5 hours 30 minutes. Route Trains start or terminate at Nagoya Station. There was a daily return service between Nagano and Ōsaka, which travelled a total distance of 274.1 miles (441.2 km), taking approximately 5 hours 30 minutes, once making the ''Shinano'' Japan's furthest travelling limited express service. The service was discontinued on 26 March 2016, due to declining passenger numbers. In the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matsumoto, Nagano
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Matsumoto is designated as a core city since 1 April 2021. , the city had a population of 239,466 in 105,207 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Matsumoto is located in the Matsumoto Basin of central Nagano Prefecture surrounded by mountains and is acclaimed for its beautiful views. It is approximately 75 kilometers south of the prefectural capital at Nagano City, and 167 kilometers from central Tokyo. The 3000 meter Hida Mountains are to the west of the city, with 3190 meter Mount Hotakadake on the border of Matsumoto with Takayama, Gifu as the highest point within the city limits. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Okaya ** Shiojiri **Azumino ** Yamagata **Asahi ** Ōmachi ** Chikuhoku ** Ueda ** Nagawa **Aoki **Shimosuwa ** Kiso-mura ** Kiso-machi *Gifu Prefecture ** Takayama Climate Matsumoto has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hijiri-Kōgen Station
is a train station in the village of Omi, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Hijiri-Kōgen Station is served by the Shinonoi Line and is 45.0 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Shiojiri Station. Station layout The station consists of one ground-level island platform and one side platform serving a three tracks, connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. Platforms History Hijiri-Kōgen Station opened on 1 November 1900 as . It was renamed to its present name on 1 April 1976. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 311 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area *former Omi village office *Omi Post Office * See also * List of railway stations in J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakakita Station
is a train station in the village of Chikuhoku, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Sakakita Station is served by the Shinonoi Line and is 40.9 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Shiojiri Station. Station layout The station consists of one ground-level island platform and one side platform serving a three tracks, connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station is a ''Kan'i itaku station''. Platforms History Sakakita Station opened on 3 November 1927. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 136 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area *former Sakakita village office *Sakakita Post Office *Sakakita Elementary School * See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 857 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higashichikuma District, Nagano
is a district located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2011, the district has an estimated population of 23,044. The total area is 268.42 km2. Northern Higashichikuma is increasing its population, while the Southern Higashichikuma is decreasing. The district has a sister city relationship with the city of Chuncheon in South Korea. There are five villages within the district. *Asahi * Chikuhoku * Ikusaka * Omi * Yamagata History *April 1, 1959 - The town of Shiojiri and the villages of Kataoka, Hirooka, Souga, and Chikumaji merged to form the city of Shiojiri. *June 28, 1961 - The village of Seba merged into the city of Shiojiri. *April 1, 1973 - The village of Hata gained town status. *May 1, 1974 - The village of Hongo merged into the city of Matsumoto. *April 1, 2005 - The village of Shiga merged into the city of Matsumoto. *October 1, 2005- The town of Akashina merged with the towns of Hotaka and Toyoshina, and the villages of Horigane and Misato, from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chikuhoku, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 4,688 in 1873 households, and a population density of 47 persons per km2. The total area of the village is . Geography Chikuhoku is located in the center of Nagano Prefecture in the Matsumoto Basin. Higashijo Dam and Onikuma Dam are located in Chikuhoku. Climate The village has a climate characterized by characterized by cool and humid summers, and cold winters (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa''. The average annual temperature in Chikuhoku is 9.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1227 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 22.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around -3.0 °C. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Matsumoto ** Azumino ** Nagano ** Chikuma ** Ueda ** Aoki ** Omi ** Ikusaka Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Chikuhoku has decreased by more th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishijō Station
is a train station in the village of Chikuhoku, Higashichikuma District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Nishijō Station is served by the Shinonoi Line and is 37.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Shiojiri Station. Station layout The station consists of one ground-level island platform and one side platform serving a three tracks, connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station is a ''Kan'i itaku station''. Platforms History Nishijō Station opened on 1 November 1900. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 178 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area * See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akashina Station
is a train station in the city of Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Akashina Station is served by the Shinonoi Line and is 28.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Shiojiri Station. Station layout The station consists of one ground-level island platform and one side platform serving a three tracks, connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station is a ''Kan'i itaku station''. Platforms History Akashina Station opened on 15 June 1902. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 1,067 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area *former Akashina Town Hall * * See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azumino, Nagano
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 97,761 in 39744 households. and a population density of 290 persons per km2. Its total area is . Etymology of Azumino Azumino is a combination of two words, "Azumi" and "no". "Azumi" comes from the Azumi people, who are said to have moved to the "no" (plain) in ancient times. The Azumi people originally lived in northern Kyushu, and were famed for their skills in fishing and navigation. "The Azumi people" can be translated as "the people who live on the sea." The reason why the seafaring people migrated to this mountainous region is a mystery. Geography Azumino is located in the Azumino Plateau on the northwestern end of the Matsumoto Basin, between mountain ranges to the west and east. The range of mountains on the western border is known as the Northern Alps ( Hida Mountains) and is popular among hikers all over Japan. To the south is the city of Matsumoto, Nagano prefecture's second lar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tazawa Station
is a train station in the city of Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Tazawa Station is served by the Shinonoi Line and is 21.6 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Shiojiri Station. Station layout The station consists of one ground-level island platform serving a two tracks, connected to the station building by an underground passage. The station is a ''Kan'i itaku station''. Platforms History Tazawa Station opened on 15 June 1902. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 530 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area *Toyoshina-Higashi Elementary School * See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamikōchi Line
The is a railway line operated by the Japanese private railway operator Alpico Kōtsū in the western suburbs of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. The line connects with , the transportation gateway to Kamikōchi and the Hida Mountains. Stations All stations on the line are located in the city of Matsumoto, Nagano. Rolling stock , services on the line are operated using a fleet of four two-car 3000 series stainless steel electric multiple unit (EMU) trains, which were formerly Keio 3000 series EMUs. Former Tobu 20100 series EMUs of Tobu Railway, are scheduled to replace the 3000 series trains starting in April 2022. With the raising of the overhead power supply voltage to 1,500 V DC in December 1986, the line's fleet was replaced by four two-car former Tokyu 5000 series EMUs. As these trains did not have air-conditioning, they were replaced between 1999 and 2000 by four two-car former Keio 3000 series EMUs. File:Matsuden moha 10 01.jpg, Withdrawn MoHa 10 EMU cars in 1988 Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōito Line
The is a railway line in Japan which connects Matsumoto Station in Nagano Prefecture with Itoigawa Station in Niigata Prefecture. There are two operators on the line: East Japan Railway Company (JR East) operates the section north of Minami-Otari Station in Otari, Nagano Prefecture, and West Japan Railway Company (JR West) operates the remaining section. Minami-Otari is the boundary for the two companies. The section of the line, operated by JR East, between Minami-Otari and Matsumoto is electrified and trains are fairly regular along this section. The JR West section from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa, however, is not electrified and is used very little, compared to the electrified JR East section. Trains run far less regularly along this part. Route data *Operators, services: **East Japan Railway Company (Services and tracks) ***Matsumoto — Minami-Otari: 70.1 km **West Japan Railway Company (Services and tracks) ***Minami-Otari — Itoigawa: 35.3 km *Stations: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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