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Nayoro Main Line
The Nayoro Main Line was a rail line which was operated by Japanese National Railways and later under JR Hokkaido, which extended from Nayoro to Engaru, where it connected with the Sekihoku Main Line. It had a branch line known as the Yubetsu Line which ran between Naka-Yubetsu and Yubetsu, and was originally a light rail line before it was converted in 1916. The line opened in 1919 as the Nayoro Line , and was designated as a main line in 1923. It was designated as one of the specified local lines under the JNR Reconstruction Act, and the entire line was closed on May 1, 1989. The Nishi-Okoppe and Yubetsu stations are now the site of a hotel and fire station respectively. Services In 1962, three services would start using the line - the ''Monbetsu'', which ran between Sapporo and Engaru; the ''Asahikawa'', which was a round trip service that made stops at Engaru and Nayoro before returning to Asahikawa; and the ''Tento'', which ran between Okoppe and Abashiri. Stations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nayoro Station
is a railway station located in Higashi-1-jō-Minami-6-chōme (東一条南6丁目), Nayoro, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company. Lines served * JR Hokkaidō :*Sōya Main Line The is a Japanese railway line operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) in Hokkaido. The line connects Asahikawa Station in Asahikawa and Wakkanai Station in Wakkanai, and is the northernmost railway line in Japan. The name comes fr ... Adjacent stations External linksEkikara Time Table - JR Nayoro Station (Japanese) {{coord, 44.3493, N, 142.4662, E, type:railwaystation_region:JP, display=title Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1903 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monbetsu District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. In 1869, Hokkaido was divided into 11 provinces and 86 districts. Monbetsu was originally placed in Kitami Province. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 49,851 and a population density of 12.74 persons per km2. The total area is 3,912.51 km2. Towns and villages * Engaru * Nishiokoppe * Okoppe * Ōmu * Takinoue * Yūbetsu History *On November 15, 1950, a section of Shimoyūbetsu Village was cut off and incorporated into Saroma Village, Tokoro District. *On July 1, 1954, Monbetsu Town, Kamishokotsu Village and Shokotsu Village merged to form Monbetsu City, splitting it from the district. *On October 1, 2005, the towns of Ikutahara and Maruseppu, and the village of Shirataki merged Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are business transactions in which the ownership of companies, other business organizations, or their operating units are transferred to or consolidated with another ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport In Japan
Rail transport in Japan is a major means of passenger transport, especially for mass and high-speed travel between major cities and for commuter transport in urban areas. It is used relatively little for freight transport, accounting for just 0.84% of goods movement. The privatised network is highly efficient, requiring few subsidies and running with extreme punctuality. Overview Rail transport services in Japan are provided by more than 100 private companies, including * Six Japan Railways Group (JR) regional companies (state owned until 1987) which provide passenger services to most parts of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu; * The nationwide JR freight company; and * 16 major regional companies which provide railway services as part of their corporate operations. There are also dozens of smaller local private railways. Many of the private rail companies rank among the top corporations in the country. Railways were built by private corporations developing integrated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chihoku Line
The was a railway line most recently operated by Hokkaidō Chihoku Kōgen Railway Company in Hokkaidō, Japan. The line connected the municipalities of Ikeda and Kitami until its closure in 2006. History The first segment of the line, originally called the and operated by Japanese Government Railways, was opened on September 22, 1910, and ran for 77.4 km, connecting Ikeda and Rikunbetsu (later renamed to Rikubetsu). The line was then extended further north, and on September 25, 1911, the segment connecting Rikunbetsu and Nokkeushi (present-day ) was opened. In 1912 the Abashiri Line was further extended to , and the line was renamed the . Once the Sekihoku Line was extended to Nokkeushi in 1932, traffic largely shifted to the shorter Sekihoku Line. On April 1, 1961, the section of the Abashiri Main Line from Ikeda to Kitami (renamed from Nokkeushi in 1942) was named the , and the rest of the Abashiri Main Line was absorbed into the Sekihoku Main Line. The name "Chihok ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tempoku Line
The Tempoku Line (天北線 Tempoku-sen) was a railway line most recently operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) in Hokkaidō, Japan. The 148.9 kilometres line connected from Otoineppu to Minami-Wakkanai via Nakatonbetsu, Hamatonbetsu and Sarufutsu until its closure in 1989. This railway line was named after Teshio Province and Kitami Province. History The first section from Otoineppu to Shō-Tombetsu was opened in 1914. All section was opened in 1922, as the first railway line for Wakkanai. In 1926, Teshio line via Horonobe was opened. From Otoineppu to Wakkanai, the distance of this line was longer than Teshio line. In 1930, Teshio line was integrated into Sōya Main Line, and this line was separated from it and renamed Kitami line.田中和夫（監修） 『写真で見る北海道の鉄道』上巻 国鉄・JR線 北海道新聞社（編集）2002年7月15日 。 In 1961, Kitami line was renamed to Tempoku line. In 1987, JNR was privatized, and this line ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Specified Local Lines
The were the railway lines specified by Japanese National Railways (JNR) under the 1980 to be closed. All of 83 lines were closed and substituted by buses or transferred to other railway operators between 1983 and 1990. Selection Article 8 of the JNR Reconstruction Act (officially the Act on Special Measures concerning Reconstruction Promotion of Management of Japanese National Railways, Act No. 111 of 1980) directed JNR to specify unprofitable lines ("specified local lines") that should be replaced by bus operations based on certain criteria set by a Cabinet Order. JNR selected 83 lines in three phases. List of lines Operators in parentheses succeeded the railway operation of the lines. Lines not followed by parentheses were substituted by buses. First phase * Shiranuka Line * Kuji Line (Sanriku Railway) * Miyako Line (Sanriku Railway) * Sakari Line (Sanriku Railway) * Nitchū Line * Akatani Line * Uonuma Line * Shimizukō Line * Kamioka Line ( Kamioka Railway) * Tarumi Line ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitami Station (Hokkaido)
is a railway station in Kitami, Hokkaidō, Kitami, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Its station number is A60. Lines *Hokkaido Railway Company :*Sekihoku Main Line Adjacent stations Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1911 Kitami, Hokkaido References {{hokkaido-rail-station-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamiyūbetsu, Hokkaido
was a town located in Monbetsu District, Abashiri Subprefecture (now Okhotsk Subprefecture), Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 5,695 and a population density Population density (in agriculture: standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term.Matt RosenberPopul ... of 36.3 persons per km2. The total area is 161.39 km2. On October 1, 2009, Kamiyūbetsu was merged into the town of Yūbetsu; both are in Monbetsu District, Okhotsk Subprefecture. References External links Yūbetsu official website Dissolved municipalities of Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monbetsu, Hokkaido
is a city located in Okhotsk Subprefecture is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It was renamed from the earlier Abashiri Subprefecture on April 1, 2010. Abashiri Subprefecture was established in 1897. Etymology Abashiri Prefecture was named after the subprefectural office ..., Hokkaido, Japan; on the Sea of Okhotsk. The name comes from Ainu language, Ainu Mopet (Quiet River), Ainu "-pet" would be interpreted "-betsu" in Japanese as well of other city names in Hokkaido. As of September 30, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 22,983 and a population density of 27.67 persons per km2. The total area is . Most of Monbetsu's economy is dedicated to fishing for cold-water species such as crab. The crab from Monbetsu is reputedly the best in Japan, and is such a source of town pride that a sculpture of a crab claw nearly 10 m tall was built on the waterfront. History *1889: Village office established in Monbetsu *1909: and Monbetsu Village merge to form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okhotsk Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It was renamed from the earlier Abashiri Subprefecture on April 1, 2010. Abashiri Subprefecture was established in 1897. Etymology Abashiri Prefecture was named after the subprefectural office in Abashiri is a city located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Abashiri is known as the site of the Abashiri Prison, a Meiji-era facility used for the incarceration of political prisoners. The old prison has been turned into a museum, but the cit .... However, the area was more commonly referred to as the , as it faces the Sea of Okhotsk, and the name Abashiri was changed to the more commonly used Okhotsk during the administrative redivision of Hokkaido's 14 subprefectures to 9 subprefectural bureaus in April, 2010. Geography Municipalities Mergers External links * {{Hokkaido Subprefectures in Hokkaido 2010 establishments in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engaru Station
is a railway station in Engaru, Hokkaidō, Engaru, Monbetsu District, Hokkaidō, Monbetsu, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan. Its station number is A50. Lines *Hokkaido Railway Company **Sekihoku Main Line Adjacent stations References Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1915 {{hokkaido-rail-station-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamikawa, Hokkaido
is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of December 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 3,706, and a density of 3.53 persons per km2. The total area is 1,049.24 km2. The town is approximately 30 minutes by bus or car from Sōunkyō Onsen and other tourist attractions which make up Daisetsuzan National Park. The Ishikari River, the longest river in Hokkaido, flows from here. The town also prides itself on "the most delicious ramen in Japan".ラーメン日本一の町 上川町 Geography Climate Economy Many years ago, Kamikawa's primary industry was . Since then, Japan ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
