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Nanao Line
The is a railway line in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and the Noto Railway. It runs between Tsubata Station in Tsubata, Ishikawa, Tsubata and Anamizu Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa, Anamizu. JR West operates the section between Tsubata and , while the Noto Railway (the second company with this name, see Former connecting lines section below) operates the section between and Anamizu. The section between Wakuraonsen and Nanao is served by both companies. A further section of the line between Anamizu and closed in 2001. Before the transfer of the Wakuraonsen — Wajima section from JR West to Noto Railway in 1991, Noto Railway took control of another former Japanese National Railways (JNR) line in 1988, the Noto Railway Noto Line, Noto Line. It closed in 2005. In 2015, the IR Ishikawa Railway took over the Hokuriku Main Line at Tsubata, effectively isolating the Nanao Line from the rest of the JR network; however, all JR West Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regional Rail
Regional rail is a public transport, public rail transport service that operates between towns and cities. These trains operate with more stops than inter-city rail, and unlike commuter rail, operate beyond the limits of urban areas, connecting smaller cities and towns. In North America (e.g. the rail transportation in the United States, United States), "regional rail" is often used as a synonym for "commuter rail", often using "commuter rail" to refer to systems that primarily or only offer service during rush hour while using "regional rail" to refer to systems that offer all-day service. In rail transport in Europe, Europe, regional trains have their own train categories in Europe, category, often abbreviated to R (Regionalbahn, RB in rail transport in Germany, Germany) or L (for local train). Characteristics Regional rail provides services that link settlements to each other, unlike commuter rail which links locations within a singular urban area. Unlike inter-city servic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokuriku Main Line
The Hokuriku Main Line () is a railway line owned by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) connecting Maibara Station in Maibara, Shiga, with Tsuruga Station in Tsuruga, Fukui. The line formerly extended as far as Naoetsu Station in Joetsu, Niigata; however, the section between Tsuruga Station and Naoetsu Station is now operated by several third-sector railway companies. The line links the Hokuriku region on the northern central coast of Honshu, the largest island of Japan, to the regions of Kansai, Tōkai, Kantō, and Tōhoku. The Hokuriku Shinkansen was opened on 14 March 2015 between and , resulting in the section between Kanazawa Station and Naoetsu Station being transferred to a third-sector railway company. Narrow-gauge limited expresses such as the '' Thunderbird'' and '' Shirasagi'' are common sights along the line. A further extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Kanazawa to Tsuruga opened on 16 March 2024, resulting in this section of the Hokurik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashima District, Ishikawa
is a district located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2005 population data, the district has an estimated population of 18,952 with a density of 212 persons per km2. The total area is 89.36& km2. Municipalities The district consists of one town: * Nakanoto History District Timeline Recent mergers * On October 1, 2004 - The towns of Nakajima, Tatsuruhama and Notojima is a volcanic island in the Nanao Bay () portion of the Sea of Japan, less than 500 meters off the coast of the Ishikawa prefecture in Japan. Notojima Island is administered as part of Nanao city. The two bridges connecting Notojima to the ... were merged into the expanded city of Nanao. * On March 1, 2005 - The towns of Kashima, Toriya and Rokusei were merged to form the town of Nakanoto. Notes References Districts in Ishikawa Prefecture {{Ishikawa-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakanoto, Ishikawa
is a List of towns of Japan, town located in Kashima District, Ishikawa, Kashima District, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 18,278 in 6,625 households, and a population density of 84 persons per km2. The total area of the town was . Geography Nakanoto occupies the base of Noto Peninsula and is bordered by Toyama Prefecture to the south. Natural features of Nakanoto include Mount Sekidou and Fudo waterfall. It is one and a half hours from Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Kanazawa by train. Nakanoto has a Humid subtropical climate, humid continental climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Nakanoto is 13.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2411 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.1 °C, and lowest in January, at around 2.8 °C. Neighbouring municipalities *Ishikawa Prefecture **Hakui, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakui, Ishikawa
is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 22,052 in 8566 households, and a population density of 270 persons per km². The total area of the city was . Geography Hakui occupies the southwestern neck of Noto Peninsula and is bordered by the Sea of Japan on west, and Toyama Prefecture to the east. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Noto Hantō Quasi-National Park. Neighbouring municipalities *Ishikawa Prefecture ** Hōdatsushimizu ** Nakanoto ** Shika *Toyama Prefecture ** Himi Climate Hakui has a humid continental climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Hakui is 13.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2452 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.0 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the populat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakui District, Ishikawa
is a Districts of Japan, district located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 39,888 with a population density, density of 111.35 persons per km2. The total area is 358.23 km2. Municipalities The district consists of two towns: * Hōdatsushimizu, Ishikawa, Hōdatsushimizu * Shika, Ishikawa, Shika ;Notes: History District Timeline Recent mergers * On March 1, 2005 - The towns of Oshimizu, Ishikawa, Oshimizu and Shio, Ishikawa, Shio were merged to form the town of Hōdatsushimizu, Ishikawa, Hōdatsushimizu. * On September 1, 2005 - The town of Togi, Ishikawa, Togi was merged into the expanded town of Shika, Ishikawa, Shika. References Districts in Ishikawa Prefecture {{Ishikawa-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hōdatsushimizu, Ishikawa
is a town located in Hakui District, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 13,418 in 4962 households, and a population density of 84 persons per km2. The total area of the town was . In 2013, the Food and Agriculture Organization recognised Hōdatsushimizu under its Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) programme as a sustainable agricultural model. Geography Hōdatsushimizu occupies the southern neck of Noto Peninsula, facing the Sea of Japan to the west and Toyama Prefecture to the east. It is one hour from Kanazawa by train. Mount Hōdatsu, the highest mountain in the Noto Peninsula, is in Hōdatsushimizu. The town has a humid continental climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Hōdatsushimizu is 13.3 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2435 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in Augus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kahoku, Ishikawa
is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 35,188 in 12787 households, and a population density of 550 persons per km2. The total area of the city was . Geography Kahoku is located in central Ishikawa Prefecture. It is approximately 20 km north of the capital of, Kanazawa, or thirty minutes by train. Kahoku lies between the Sea of Japan to the west, the town of Hōdatsushimizu to the north, the town of Tsubata to the east and the town of Uchinada to the south. Geographically from the east to west, Kahoku is composed of a mountainous region, a hilly region, a terrace region, a lowland region and then a coastal region. In the northern part of town the Ōmi River flows into the Sea of Japan and in the southern area, the Unoke River flows into the Kahoku Lagoon which marks the southernmost part of Kahoku. Neighbouring municipalities *Ishikawa Prefecture ** Hōdatsushimizu ** Tsubata ** Uchinada Climate Kahoku has a humid con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kahoku District, Ishikawa
is a Districts of Japan, district located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 62,374 with a population density, density of 476.79 persons per km2. The total area is 130.82 km2. Municipalities The district consists of two towns: * Tsubata, Ishikawa, Tsubata * Uchinada, Ishikawa, Uchinada History District Timeline Recent mergers * On March 1, 2004 - The towns of Takamatsu, Ishikawa, Takamatsu, Nanatsuka, Ishikawa, Nanatsuka and Unoke, Ishikawa, Unoke were merged to form the city of Kahoku, Ishikawa, Kahoku. Notes References Districts in Ishikawa Prefecture {{Ishikawa-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IR Ishikawa Railway Line
The is a Japanese third-sector railway company established in 2012 to operate passenger railway services on the section of the JR West Hokuriku Main Line within Ishikawa Prefecture. The main line was separated from the JR West network on 14 March 2015, coinciding with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension from to . It acquired another section from the JR West Hokuriku Main Line from Kanazawa to Daishoji on 16 March 2024 as the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended from Kanazawa to Tsuruga. The company was founded on 28 August 2012 and has its headquarters in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. Shareholders Shares in the company are owned by Ishikawa Prefecture, the cities of Kanazawa and Komatsu, the town of Tsubata, and private-sector businesses. IR Ishikawa Railway Line From 14 March 2015, the IR Ishikawa Railway took over control of local passenger operations on the section JR West Hokuriku Main Line between and , with five stations (although Kanazawa Station remains under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noto Kagaribi
The is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) between and in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, via the IR Ishikawa Railway Line and Nanao Line since 14 March 2015. Service outline Five return services operate daily between and , supplementing the '' Thunderbird'' services truncated with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension from to on 14 March 2015. The name, meaning "Noto bonfire", is intended to evoke an image of the bonfires and torches that form part of the summer festivals on the Noto Peninsula. Rolling stock The services use 681 series and 683 series EMUs. Formations Trains are generally formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Wakura-Onsen (northern) end. All cars are no-smoking. History The name of the new train services was officially announced by JR West's Kanazawa Division on 7 October 2014. See also * List of named passenger trains of Japan This article contains lists of Lists of named passenger trains, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
