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Amaterasu Railway

The super cart to let you take in Takachiho nature.

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Takachiho Railway, the favorite of tourists, was unfortunately closed in 2005. Now, using those railways, a grand diesel engine super cart is run for tourists. It goes through two tunnels from Takachiho Station to Takachiho Bridge and comes back on its 5.1km round trip at 20km/h for roughly 30minutes.

Takachiho Station still has the nostalgic building from the National Railroad era. There is a display inside about the retro equipment and information, a cafe for a break before/after the ride, and a diesel car from the former Takachiho Railway era, which you can look inside and try running it with a reservation.

The super cart can carry up to 30 passengers and runs 10 times a day. The driver who knows Takachiho Railway in and out will be the guide on your ride. If you are a railroad maniac, you do not want to miss this. They do not take a reservation, but getting your ticket earlier is better, since weekends will be crowded.

Highlights

  • Takachiho Bridge offers a delightful scenery of rural Takachiho.
  • Contemplate the good old Takachiho Railway at the nostalgic Takachiho Station.
  • Takachiho Bridge was the tallest railway bridge in Japan.

Photos

  • Leisurely running over the Takachiho Bridge

    Leisurely running over the Takachiho Bridge

  • Going through cherry blossom tunnels in spring

    Going through cherry blossom tunnels in spring

  • The tourism train with a cute face

    The tourism train with a cute face

  • A small train trip for roughly 30 min

    A small train trip for roughly 30 min

  • Pleasant wind blows through the tram-style train without windows or roofs

    Pleasant wind blows through the tram-style train without windows or roofs

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Details

Name in Japanese
あまてらす鉄道
Postal Code
882-1101
Address
1-1 Mitai, Takachihocho, Nishiusukigun, Miyazaki
Telephone
0982-72-3216
Closed
The 3rd Thursday of the month (except summer holidays), Inclement weather day
Hours
Runs at 9:40am, 10:20, 11:00, 11:40am, 12:20pm, 1:00, 1:40, 2:20, 3:00, and 3:40pm (Sat, Sun and public holidays: Extra services at 9:00am and 4:20pm)
Fares
Adult 1,500 yen, Middle and elementary schooler 900 yen, preschooler 500 yen, Entrance to the station 100 yen
Directions
From Takachiho Bus Center, walk 10 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)