Shimotate Station (下館駅)
Flow of the course
About 40 min here
About 20 min to the next stop
Next stop: Enjoy a Collection of Railway Cars, Airplanes, and Rare Vehicles Across a Vast SiteAbout this spot
The gateway to Chikusei where three railway lines—JR Mito Line, Kanto Railway Joso Line, and Moka Railway—converge. Moka Railway is known as the starting station for SL steam trains, and on weekends you can hear the whistle with children's cheers filling the air. The colorful train cars lined up on the platform make for a perfect opening for families who love trains.
Tips
Purchase a platform ticket to view the trains up close. SL trains typically operate mainly on weekends, so check the operating dates and departure times in advance for certainty.
Best time to visit
Allow 30–40 minutes. The platform is busy with photographers on SL operating days in the morning.
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現地の天気
22°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均4.2℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
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Access & map
〒308-0041 Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Otsu
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