The station is small, but it has a lot of sentimental value. It’s perfect for buying a ticket as a souvenir.
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Aikoku Station & Kofuku Station
Uniquely named stations said to bring you happiness.
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Aikoku Station and Kofuku Station in Tokachi, Hokkaido. Since tickets show “From Aikoku to Kofuku” when you buy one, they became a buzz for “love coming true” and “good luck,” and turned into a huge boom in the 1970s. Today, the line has been discontinued and they’re no longer used as stations, but they’re still hugely popular with couples as tourist attractions.
At Aikoku Station, the station building and tracks from when trains used to run are preserved as they were. Inside the station building, you’ll find exhibits of real tickets that were once used, panels, and station staff uniforms, and on the tracks there’s an impressive steam locomotive on display. It’s an interesting spot even if you’re not a railway fan. There’s also a heart-shaped fountain and a “To Kofuku” ticket monument in the plaza in front of the station building—perfect for photos.
At Kofuku Station, located Approx. 12 km from Aikoku Station, two diesel railcars used at the time, a wooden station building, and the platform have been preserved, and the area is used as an open plaza. There’s also a plan tied to the station’s name where you can try a wedding experience called the “Kofuku Station Happy Ceremony,” perfect for adding a romantic memory to your trip (reservation required).
Consider visiting both stations together.
Highlights
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The “From Aikoku to Kofuku” ticket sold at Kofuku Station and Aikoku Station is a buzz for “love coming true” and “good luck.”
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They’re no longer used as stations, but are popular tourist attractions.
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In the plaza in front of Aikoku Station’s station building, there’s a heart-shaped fountain and a “To Kofuku” ticket monument.
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At Kofuku Station, you can try a wedding experience called the “Kofuku Station Happy Ceremony,” named after the station (reservation required).
Photos
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A steam locomotive stands in a striking pose in front of the Aikoku Station building
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The ticket monument. The real tickets reportedly sold as many as 10 million over four years, and you can now buy commemorative tickets at the shop
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Kofuku Station has two diesel railcars that were used at the time. Today it’s a plaza enjoyed by local residents
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With its charming wooden station building, it’s a great place for nostalgic photos
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The “Kofuku Station Happy Ceremony” is open to any pair—partners, married couples, or friends. Try it at Kofuku Station!
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Kofuku: Yes
Aikoku: Yes
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Are there coin lockers?
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Kofuku: No
Aikoku: No
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Are there smoking areas?
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Kofuku: No
Aikoku: No
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 愛国駅・幸福駅
- Postal Code
- 089-1181 (Aikoku Station) / 089-1246 (Kofuku Station)
- Address
- 39-40 Kisen, Aikoku-cho, Obihiro, Hokkaido (Aikoku Station) / Higashi 1-sen, Kofuku-cho, Obihiro, Hokkaido (Kofuku Station)
- Phone
- 0155-22-8600 Obihiro Tourism and Convention Association, 0155-65-4169 Obihiro City Tourism Exchange Division
- Closed on
- Open for visits anytime *Aikoku Station is open Sundays only from December to February
- Hours
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Aikoku Station: 9:00am–5:00pm (Sundays only from December to February) *The steam locomotive cars cannot be viewed during the winter season (December to March)
Kofuku Station: Open for visits anytime - Admission
- Free
- Access
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Aikoku Station: Approx. 30 min by Tokachi Bus bound for Hiroo from the Obihiro Station bus terminal, get off at the “Aikoku” bus stop, then a 2-min walk
Kofuku Station: Approx. 45 min by Tokachi Bus bound for Hiroo from the Obihiro Station bus terminal, get off at the “Kofuku” bus stop, then a 5-min walk - Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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