Hojomachi Station (北条町駅)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The Hojo Railway is a local line of a little over 13 kilometers connecting Hojomachi Station (北条町駅) in Kasai City with Ao Station on the JR Kakogawa Line. The sight of a single-car train running at an easy pace is emblematic of Kasai, and at the terminus, Hojomachi Station, you can watch arrivals and departures up close. There are restaurants and commercial facilities around the station, so it is convenient to take care of lunch and afternoon shopping in an air-conditioned place. For a child who loves trains, this may stay in the memory just as much as the water play. Maruyama General Park (丸山総合公園) is a short drive away.

Tips

Restaurants get crowded around noon on weekends, so shifting your timing a little makes it easier to get a seat. When approaching the platform or the tracks, always follow the station's instructions. Putting drinks in a cooler bag makes hydration in the afternoon much easier. Changing the children into their swimsuits in the restroom after the meal makes things go smoothly once you reach the park.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 15 minutes. Timing it to the train arrivals and departures makes it more rewarding

Access & map

〒675-2312 28-2 Hojo, Hojo-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture