Enjoy the Appealing Railway Line & Food Replica Train!!
As the train runs along the clear waters of the Nagara River, the beautiful river scenery, the seasonal changes of the mountains, and the historic townscapes unfold before your eyes. Enjoy the regional culture and nature along the line.
Gujo Hachiman Station
Gujo Hachiman is an ancient castle town full of atmosphere, with beautiful streetscapes and the clear Yoshida River.
Enjoy the Gujo Odori dance and Food Replica making experiences.
Welcome to Gujo, where history and culture come alive!
Minoshi Station
Mino is a town where traditional Japanese washi paper culture is still alive.
Enjoy the beauty of Mino washi while visiting galleries and walking through the atmospheric old streets!
Keep an eye out for udatsu, firewalls built at both ends of the roofs throughout the historical townscape.
Seki Station
Seki City is a world-renowned town of swords, knives and cutlery.
See the cutlery museum and the many places to experience the craftsmen’s work up close!
Tomika Station
Attractive Tomika Town is famed for its historical heritage and soothing rural scenery, including a cluster of ancient tombs, the National Treasure Mino Kokubun-ji Temple Ruins and Enkyo-ji Temple.
Mino-Ota Station
Enjoy walking the historic Nakasendo Highway around Mino-Ota Station, where nature and culture come together in harmony.
Enhance The Fun of Using Food Replica Tickets
On This Recommended Course!
9:00 am：
Mino-Ota Station - Your Journey Begins!
First, purchase a Food Replica ticket at the counter.
The Food Replica ticket is a free pass allowing you to get on and off the train as many times as you like during the day.
By purchasing a Food Replica ticket, you can also take part in a food replica identification test!
Try Question 1. at Mino-Ota Station!
For Food Replica ticket details (1-day free ticket), click here
For Food Replica identification test details, click here
[Mino-Ota Station]
Board the 9:56am train bound for Hokuno. Get off at Gujo Hachiman Station.
11:30am：
Gujo Hachiman Station - Welcome to Gujo Hachiman, the Home of Food Replicas!
Gujo Hachiman is famed for the Gujo Odori dance.
Try the second Food Replica identification test at Gujo Hachiman Station.
For Gujo City Tourist Information, click here (opens another website)
12:00pm：
Sample Village Iwasaki - Food Replica Making Experience!
Try the final question of the Food Replica identification test at Sample Village Iwasaki!
You can also check your answers here.
Experience making your own Food Replicas! (Reservations required)
Take a stroll around the castle town.
For information about Sample Village Iwasaki, click here(opens another website)
[Gujo Hachiman Station]
Board the 1:27pm train bound for Mino-Ota.
Get off at Minoshi Station!
2:20pm：
Minoshi Station - Stroll Through the Historic Streets!
About 15-minutes’ walk from Minoshi Station, you’ll find a street lined with mid-Edo period (c. 1700s) merchant houses. The traditional architecture features fire-resistant walls called udatsu built on both roof ends. Enjoy the traditional architecture and atmosphere!
For Mino City Tourist Information, click here (opens another website)
[Minoshi Station]
Board the 3:40pm train bound for Mino-Ota.
Get off at Sekiterasu-mae Station!
4pm：
Sekiterasu-mae Station -Head to Seki City, Japan’s No. 1 Sword, Knife and Cutlery Production Area!
Visit Seki Terrace, located about 5-minutes’ walk from Sekiterasu-mae Station!
Seki is a world-famous sword, knife and cutlery production area.
Experience the regions’ cutting culture and history at Seki Terrace.
For Seki Terrace information, click here (opens another website)
[Sekiterasu-mae Station]
Board the 5:07pm train bound for Mino-Ota.
Get off at Mino-Ota Station (the last stop)!
5:30pm：
Arrive Back at Mino-Ota Station!
We hope you enjoyed your trip along the Nagaragawa Railway.
There are still so many other fascinating spots we couldn't introduce here!
The model courses on this website are based on information available at the time of writing, but service schedules, facility information, event information, etc. may be subject to change. Please be sure to check the latest information before setting off.
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