Tsubojiri Station
坪尻駅
A hidden switchback station at the bottom of a deep mountain valley with no road access. It is a pilgrimage site for railway enthusiasts.
Tsubojiri Station is an unstaffed station on the JR Dosan Line, located at the bottom of a deep valley in the Asan Mountains. There are no houses or roads nearby, so you can only arrive by train or hike down a mountain path. The station uses a zigzag switchback track, so trains must reverse to enter, making it one of Japan's most famous “hidden stations.” Trains stop very rarely, so check the timetable carefully in advance. While waiting in the station for the next train, you can enjoy the stillness of the mountain forest. Trains on the scenic route “Shikoku Mannaka Sennen Monogatari” also pass through this station.
Opening hours
Open all day (follows train timetable)
Nearby sights
- Hashikura-ji Temple
- Awa-Ikeda Udatsu Townscape
- Iya Gorge & Peeing Boy Statue
- Iya Onsen
- Koboke Gorge & Yoshino River Rafting
- Iya Kazurabashi Vine Bridge
- Oboke Gorge Boat Ride
- Michi-no-Eki Oboke & Yokai Yashiki