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Okayama Station
is a major railway station in Kita-ku, Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The station is operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). Lines Okayama Station is one of the major intersections of railways in the Chūgoku region. All trains connecting Honshū and Shikoku via the Great Seto Bridge originate and terminate here. The station is served by the following JR West lines: * Sanyō Shinkansen * San'yō Main Line (including trains to Akō Line and Hakubi Line) * Uno Line (Seto-Ōhashi Line) * Tsuyama Line * Kibi Line In addition to the JR lines, a tram stop of the Okayama Electric Tramway named Okayama-Ekimae is located in front of the JR station. Station layout The Shinkansen platforms are located on the 3rd level of the station and has 2 island platforms that serve 4 tracks, whilst the conventional lines on the ground floor have 4 island platforms that serve 10 tracks. All platforms. Platforms 5 and 7 are bay platforms near tracks 6 and 8. In 2004, the Tsuyama and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kita-ku, Okayama
is one of four Wards of Japan, wards of Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The ward has an area of 451.03 km2 and a population of 295,312. The population density is 655 per square kilometer. The name means "North Ward." The wards of Okayama were established when Okayama became a city designated by government ordinance on April 1, 2009. The city has its municipal headquarters in kita-ku. The South Korean government maintains the Korea Education Institution (, ) in Kita-ku. Geography Climate Kurashiki has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Kurashiki is . The average annual rainfall is with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Kurashiki was on 16 July 1994; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 9 January 2021. References External links 岡山市北区役所 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seto-Ōhashi Line
The is a railway line operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Japan which links Okayama Station in Okayama Prefecture with Takamatsu Station in Kagawa Prefecture via the Great Seto Bridge. It is not a distinct railway line, but an official nickname given to a composite section formed of three different lines. Service commenced along with the opening of the Great Seto Bridge in 1988. Basic data *Operators, lines: **Total distance: 71.8 km **JR West (Services and tracks) ***Uno Line 1: Okayama — Chayamachi, 14.9 km *** Honshi-Bisan Line: Chayamachi — Kojima, 12.9 km **JR Shikoku (Services and tracks) ***Honshi-Bisan Line: Kojima — Utazu, 18.1 km ***Yosan Line 1: Utazu — Sakaide — Takamatsu 25.9 km **JR Freight (Services) ***Uno Line 1: Okayama — Chayamachi, 14.9 km ***Honshi-Bisan Line: Chayamachi — Kojima — Utazu, 31.0& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okayama
is the prefectural capital, capital Cities of Japan, city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. The Okayama metropolitan area, centered around the city, has the largest urban employment zone in the Chugoku region of western Japan. The city was founded on June 1, 1889. , the city has an estimated population of 700,940 and a population density of 890 people per km2. The total area is . The city is the site of Kōraku-en, known as one of the top three traditional gardens in Japan, and Okayama Castle, which is ranked among the best 100 Japanese castles. The city is famous as the setting of the Japanese fable ''Momotarō''. Okayama joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016. History Sengoku period to Bakumatsu period Before the Muromachi period, Okayama was one corner of a farm region and included a small castle built by the Kanemitsu. In the Sengoku period, Ukita Naoie attacked Okayama and attacked the castle for the transportation resources ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railway Stations In Okayama Prefecture
Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport using wheeled vehicles running in tracks, which usually consist of two parallel steel rails. Rail transport is one of the two primary means of land transport, next to road transport. It is used for about 8% of passenger and freight transport globally, thanks to its energy efficiency and potentially high speed.Rolling stock on rails generally encounters lower frictional resistance than rubber-tyred road vehicles, allowing rail cars to be coupled into longer trains. Power is usually provided by diesel or electric locomotives. While railway transport is capital-intensive and less flexible than road transport, it can carry heavy loads of passengers and cargo with greater energy efficiency and safety. Precursors of railways driven by human or animal power have existed since antiquity, but modern rail transport began with the invention of the steam locomotive in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 19th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzushio (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), which runs from to . The ''Uzushio'' service was introduced on 10 April 1988. Route The main stations served by this service are as follows. - . Rolling stock * 2600 series 2-, or 4-car tilting DMUs (since 2017) * 2700 series 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-car tilting DMUs (since 2019) File:JR shikoku 2600 takamatsu Station 20180421.jpg, A 2600 series DMU on an ''Uzushio'' service in 2018 File:JR shikoku 2700series DMU 2706+2756 at tokushima.jpg, A 2700 series DMU on an ''Uzushio'' service in 2019 Most trains are operated by 2700 series, while some are operated by 2600 series. Past rolling stock * KiHa 181 series DMUs (1993) * 2000 series tilting DMUs (1999–2011) * N2000 series tilting DMUs (1998–2020) * KiHa 185 series 2-, 3-, or 4-car DMUs (1988–2025) File:Kiha181 uzusio.jpg, A KiHa 181 series DMU on an ''Uzushio'' service in 1993 File:JRS DC N2000 uzushio.jpg, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiokaze (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku which runs from to . Route The main stations served by this service are as follows. Stations in parentheses indicate that not all Shiokaze serves the station. The limited express '' Ishizuchi'' connects with Shiokaze from Utazu station. - - - - - () - () - - - - - - - - () - Rolling stock * 8000 series 5-, or 8-car tilting EMUs (Okayama - Matsuyama services, coupled with ''Ishizuchi'' services) * 8600 series 5-, 7-, or 8-car tilting EMUs Past rolling stock * KiHa 181 series DMUs (1972–1993) * KiHa 185 series The is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Japanese National Railways in Japan since November 1986, and later operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku). Fleet , JR Kyushu operate ... DMUs (1986–1990) * 2000 series tilting DMUs (1990–2016) History * 1972: ''Shiokaze'' services start between Ta ... [...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 Japanese archipelago, four main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands (i.e. excluding Okinawa Island, Okinawa and the other Ry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunrise Izumo
The is an overnight sleeping car train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West) since July 1998. Operations The ''Sunrise Izumo'' runs daily between and in Shimane Prefecture, taking approximately 12 hours for the journey. The service operates in conjunction with the '' Sunrise Seto'' service to between Tokyo and . The combined 14-car train departs from Tokyo, and stops at , , , , , (final evening stop), (first morning stop), and arrives at , where the train splits. Between Okayama and Izumoshi, the 7-car ''Sunrise Izumo'' train stops at , , , , , , and , before arriving in Izumoshi. The return train departs from Izumoshi, and is coupled with the ''Sunrise Seto'' from Takamatsu at Okayama Station, departing together from there, and arriving at Tokyo Station in the next morning. File:JRW series285 Sanyo.JPG, A ''Sunrise Seto'' & ''Sunrise Izumo'' combined for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunrise Seto
The is an overnight sleeping car train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) since July 1998. Operations The ''Sunrise Seto'' runs daily between and in Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, taking about 9 hours 30 minutes for the journey. The service operates in conjunction with the ''Sunrise Izumo'' service to between Tokyo and . The combined 14-car train departs from Tokyo, and stops at , , , , , (final midnight stop), (first morning stop), and arrives at , where the train splits, with the ''Sunrise Izumo'' half of the train heading to . Between Okayama and Takamatsu, the 7-car ''Sunrise Seto'' train stops at and , before arriving in Takamatsu. The return train departs from Takamatsu, and is coupled with the ''Sunrise Izumo'' from Izumoshi at Okayama Station, departing together from there, and arriving at Toky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marine Liner
The is a rapid train service in Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) since April 1988. The ''Marine Liner'' links Okayama, the capital city of Okayama Prefecture and a major station on the Sanyō Shinkansen, with Takamatsu, Kagawa, Takamatsu, the capital city of Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, via the Great Seto Bridge. Operating at a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the journey takes approximately 52–63 minutes. Overview Since 1 October 2003, the ''Marine Liner'' has been operated by JR West 223 series#223-5000 series, 223-5000 series EMU trainsets. The first car on most Takamatsu-bound trains is a JR Shikoku JR Shikoku 5000 series, 5000 series bi-level cab car with reserved seating. Previously, 213 series EMUs were used. From Okayama to Takamatsu, all ''Marine Liner'' trains stop at , and . Most trains also stop at either or , or both. Some early morning and late evening trains make additional stops a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Inaba
The is a limited express A limited express is a type of express train or express bus service that stops at fewer locations compared to other express services on the same or similar routes. Japan The term "limited express" is a common translation of the Japanese ... train service in Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) which runs between and . Stops Trains stop at the following stations: - - - - - - Rolling stock ''Super Inaba'' Kiha 187-500 series DMUs (since October 2003) ''Inaba'' KiHa 181 series DMUs (November 1997 - September 2003) File:JNR kiha181 inaba.jpg, KiHa 181 series DMU on a ''Inaba'' service, 2003 Formation *Only Standard class available *No smoking accommodation ''Super Inaba'' ← Okayama/Tottori, Kamigōri → History Service began on 29 November 1997. In October 2003, the KiHa 181 series DMUs operating on the former ''Inaba'' service were replaced by new KiHa 187 series trains, and the service was upgr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakumo (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), which runs from Okayama Station, Okayama to Yonago Station, Yonago, Matsue Station, Matsue and Izumoshi Station, Izumo in Shimane Prefecture. This limited express train connects Okayama with Yonago in 2 hours, Okayama with Matsue in 2 hours and 30 minutes, and Okayama with Izumoshi in 3 hours. It stops at , , , , , , , , , , , and . Rolling stock * 273 series EMUs (from April 2024) Former rolling stock * KiHa 181 series DMUs (from March 1972, until July 1982) * 381 series EMUs (from July 1982 until 15 June 2024) (4-, 6-, or 9- car formations) Formations Services are formed as shown below: 273 series Former 381 series * Until 5 April 2024, Car 1 was a panoramic green car on some services. History The ''Yakumo'' service was first introduced on 22 September 1959, as a semi-express service operating between and in Kyushu. References External links JR West ''Yakumo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
