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Kubokawa Station
is a junction passenger railway station located in the town of Shimanto, Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is the main station for the town of Shimanto and hosts the railway services of both the Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) (as station K26) and the third-sector Tosa Kuroshio Railway (as station TK26). Lines Kubokawa is the terminus of the JR Shikoku Dosan Line and is located 198.7 km from the start of the line at . Trains on the JR Shikoku Yodo Line also start from and end at Kubokawa although the official start of the line is the next station at . Kubokawa does not bear a station number with the "G" prefix which is used for stations on the Yodo Line. The station is also the start of the 43.4 kilometer Tosa Kuroshio Railway Nakamura Line with the station number TK26. In addition to these local lines, Kubokawa is also a stop for the following JR Shikoku limited express services: *''Nanpū'' - to , and *'' Shimanto'' - to , and *'' Ashizuri' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimanto, Kōchi (town)
is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 15‚917 in 8196 households, and a population density of 25 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Shimanto Town is located in southwestern Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is on the middle reaches of the Shimanto River, and faces the Pacific Ocean (Tosa Bay) to the east, and borders Ehime Prefecture across the Shikoku Mountains to the northwest. Neighbouring municipalities Kōchi Prefecture * Shimanto City * Kuroshio * Nakatosa * Tsuno * Yusuhara Ehime Prefecture * Kihoku * Matsuno Climate Shimanto has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot, humid summers and cool winters. There is significant precipitation throughout the year, especially during June and July. The average annual temperature in Shimanto is . The average annual rainfall is with September as the wettest month. The tempera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dosan Line
is a railway line in Shikoku, Japan, operated by the Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku). It connects Tadotsu Station in Tadotsu, Kagawa, and Kubokawa Station in Shimanto, Kōchi. The line links the city of Kōchi with northern Shikoku and the island of Honshū via the Seto-Ōhashi Line. The first section of the line between Tadotsu and Kotohira opened in 1889, Kochi was connected to the northern section of the line in 1935, and the western extension of the line was completed in 1951. The name of the line comes from and , the old provincial names of present-day Kōchi Prefecture and Kagawa Prefecture, respectively. History The first section opened, between Tadotsu and Kotohira, was constructed by the Sanuki Railway Co. in 1889. The company was nationalised in 1906. The Kotohira - Awa Ikeda section was opened in 1914 and connected to the Tokushima line. The Susaki - Kochi - Kusaka section opened in 1924, and was extended north in sections 1925-35, where it connected t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railway Stations In Kōchi Prefecture
Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport that transfers passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, which are incorporated in tracks. In contrast to road transport, where the vehicles run on a prepared flat surface, rail vehicles (rolling stock) are directionally guided by the tracks on which they run. Tracks usually consist of steel rails, installed on sleepers (ties) set in ballast, on which the rolling stock, usually fitted with metal wheels, moves. Other variations are also possible, such as "slab track", in which the rails are fastened to a concrete foundation resting on a prepared subsurface. Rolling stock in a rail transport system generally encounters lower frictional resistance than rubber-tyred road vehicles, so passenger and freight cars (carriages and wagons) can be coupled into longer trains. The operation is carried out by a railway company, providing transport between train stations or freight customer facilit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimanto River
The is a river in western Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. 196 km in length, it has a watershed of 2,270 km². Its name is written with kanji meaning "forty thousand and ten". Since the river is remote from major cities and does not have any dams, it is sometimes referred to as "the last clear stream of Japan". Fishing and production of nori is a thriving industry along the river. It has been named one of the "Three Free-Flowing Rivers in Japan", along with the Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture and the Kakita River (柿田川 ''Kakita-gawa'') in Shizuoka Prefecture. The river also has 47 ''chinkabashi'' (沈下橋 lit. 'sinking bridge'), including those of tributaries. Chinkabashi are low water crossings constructed without parapet A parapet is a barrier that is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure. The word comes ultimately from the Italian ''parapetto'' (''parare'' 'to cover/defend' and ''petto'' 'chest/breas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iwamoto-ji
is a Chisan Shingon temple in Shimanto, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Temple 37 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the deities that are worshipped at this temple are Fudō Myō-ō, Shō Kannon, Amida Nyōrai, Yakushi Nyorai, and Jizō Bosatsu. The temple is said to have been founded by Gyōki during 729–749. History Gyōki founded Iwamoto-ji in 729 after receiving an imperial command by Emperor Shōmu who had an interest in establishing a system of provincial temples in Japan. He originally built a group of 7 temples to represent the seven stars and seven good fortunes described in Ninnō-gyō. Kōbō-Daishi arrived at Shimanto Town in 810 and added 5 shrines and 5 temples to the area over a span of 14 years. Several fires caused by war (1573-1592) burned the temples down and were temporarily closed. During 1652–1688, the temple, now known as Iwamoto-ji, was re-built in a different location than its original temple. The 5 honzon that survived from the fire at the ot ... [...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 were 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. Unlike railway operation, JNR Bus was not superior to other local bus operators. The JR Bus companies are the successors of the bus operation of JNR. Ships J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island Platform
An island platform (also center platform, centre platform) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange. Island platforms are popular on twin-track routes due to pragmatic and cost reasons. They are also useful within larger stations where local and express services for the same direction of travel can be provided from opposite sides of the same platform thereby simplifying transfers between the two tracks. An alternative arrangement is to position side platforms on either side of the tracks. The historical use of island platforms depends greatly upon the location. In the United Kingdom the use of island platforms is relatively common when the railway line is in a cutting or raised on an embankment, as this makes it easier to provide access to the platform without walking across the tracks. Advantages and tradeoffs Island platforms are necessary for any station with m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashizuri (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from to and . The Ashizuri service was introduced on 21 November 1990. Route The main stations served by this service are as follows. - - Rolling stock * 2000 series 2- 3- or 4-car tilting DMUs (from 1993) Past rolling stock * KiHa 181 series DMUs (1990–1993) * KiHa 185 series DMUs (1990–1993) History ''Ashizuri'' services began as a semi express from to in Shikoku is the smallest of the four main islands of Japan. It is long and between wide. It has a population of 3.8 million (, 3.1%). It is south of Honshu and northeast of Kyushu. Shikoku's ancient names include ''Iyo-no-futana-shima'' (), ... from 15 April 1961. From 5 March 1966, the name was used for express trains operating. From 21 November 1990, the name was used for limited express trains operating between Kōchi and . References {{DEFAULTSORT:Ashizuri Named pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimanto (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) and Tosa Kuroshio Railway which runs from to with a few services continuing to and . Trains are formed of 2-car 2700 series DMUs, and sometimes are coupled with ''Nanpū The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from to . Trains are formed of 3-car or 2+3 car sets of 2700 series DMUs, and sometimes are coupled with '' Shimanto'' services betwee ...'' services between Tadotsu or Utazu and Kochi. The ''Shimanto'' service was introduced on 10 April 1988. Route The main stations served by this service are as follows. - - - - Rolling stock * 2700 series 2-car tilting DMUs (2019– ) Past rolling stock * KiHa 181 series DMUs (1988–1993) * KiHa 185 series DMUs (1988–1993) * 2000/N2000 series tilting DMUs (1989–2021) References Named passenger trains of Japan Shikoku Railway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanpū
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from to . Trains are formed of 3-car or 2+3 car sets of 2700 series DMUs, and sometimes are coupled with '' Shimanto'' services between Tatotsu or Utazu and Kochi. Route The main stations served by this service are as follows. - - Awa-Ikeda - Rolling stock * 2700 series 3- or 5-car tilting DMUs (2019– ) Past rolling stock * KiHa 181 series DMUs (1972–1990) * KiHa 185 series DMUs (1986–1991) * 2000/N2000 series tilting DMUs (1990–2021) History ''Nanpū'' services began as a semi express from the former Takamatsu Sanbashi Station to in Shikoku from 1 October 1950. From 1 October 1968, however, the name was used for express trains operating in Kyushu is the third-largest island of Japan's five main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands ( i.e. excluding Okinawa). In the past, it has been known as , and . The his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yodo Line
The is a railway line in Shikoku, Japan, operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku). It connects Station, Shimanto, Takaoka District in Kōchi Prefecture and Uwajima in Ehime Prefecture. Its name comes from the ancient provinces of (now Ehime Prefecture) and (now Kōchi Prefecture), which the line connects. Route Description The Yodo line is a quiet, rural single track line with passing places at some stations. The line, which is also known as ''Shimanto Green Line'', is one of the most scenic in Japan running adjacent to the picturesque Shimanto River inland until Ekawasaki. It then winds its way across Ehime Prefecture to Uwajima. Kubokawa Station on the Dosan Line serves as the departure point for nearly all trains heading west. The first part of the line, to Kawaoku Junction just after Wakai, is not owned by JR but by the Tosa Kuroshio Railway. This section makes up a part of the Tosa Kuroshio Railway Nakamura Line, not a JR line and therefore attracts an additio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
