Watarase Keikoku Railway
What to do at Omama Station
Discovered by Angus on 8th February, 2024
Highlights
Enjoy a vew of Takatsudo Gorge
Best Season
Spring & Autumn
Where
A short walk from Omama Station.
What to see
Walk across the Takatsudo Bridge and enjoy a view of Takatsudo Gorge
Highlights
Explore Nagame Theater
(Nagame Yokyojyou)
Best Season
All Year Round
Where
A short walk from Omama Station.
What to see
Explore this old theater built in 1937 which is one of only one of 16 left in Japan.
Highlights
Learn about Soy Source making
at Oka Naosaburo Shouten
Best Season
All Year Round
Where
A short walk from Omama Station.
What to see
Visit this Soy Source factory and take a tour to see soy source being fermented. Taste different soy source and even soy source ice-cream!
Highlights
Relax at Caffe Kura Hachi
and Kurart ARAU
Best Season
All Year Round
Where
A short walk from Omama Station.
What to see
Kurat Arau is a row of warehouses from the era when the Ashio mine was in operation. The buildings are now converted into a Bone china shop, a caffe, a nice BnB and a small community hall for visitors to enjoy.
Have a look at other stations
Hanawa Station
Hanawa is the birthplace of Wasaburo Ishihara and has an interesting museum (an old elementary school) where visitors can see the lives of schoolchildren.
Sori Station
Sori is a tiny village with a cute station. In the autumn, the surrounding mountains change into beautiful colors.
Articles about Watarase Keikoku Railway
Visit Watarase during the Sakura Season
Visiting Tokyo in the spring? Why not enjoy a ride through Sakura trees on the Watarase Keikoku Railway’s special ‘trolly train’, just two hours north of Tokyo? Read more to learn how to get there and what to expect!
Visit Watarase during the Autumn Season
Visiting Tokyo in the autumn? Why not take the special ‘trolly train’ on the Watarase Keikoku Railway and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage while journeying through the Watarase gorge? This is very popular with locals. Read to find out more.
