WHAT TO SEE
Ichibata Electric Railway 一畑電車
Ichibata trains provide Shimane-themed transportation to important tourist areas. They are also a relaxing way to enjoy the scenic Izumo countryside.
This local train connects the Izumo Taisha and Matsue Castle areas to Izumoshi Station. You can bring your bike on the train for an extra fee.
In 2010, a film called “RAILWAYS” was released. It tells the story of a man who became a train driver at 49 years old. The movie was filmed at various Ichibata Railway stations: Inonada Station, Unshu Hirata Station, Ichibata Guchi Station and Izumo Taisha Mae Station. A non-operating model of the Dehani 50 train is displayed at Izumo Taisha Mae Station, and visitors are free to enter the train.
Visitors in our region can partake in a hands-on experience and drive a real Ichibata train over a 120m distance, with lectures on how to operate the vehicle.
There are hands on experience to actually drive 120m distance with Ichibata Train twice with lecture on how to operate etc.
INFORMATION
| Address | 2226 Hirata-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0011 |
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| Phone Number | 0852-62-3383 |
| Open | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| HP | http://www.ichibata.co.jp/railway/lang/en.html |
| How to get here | The Ichibata Electric Railway has many stations in the Izumo areas. Major ones are: -Dentetsu Izumoshi, which is just a short walk from JR Izumoshi station and a common transfer point for travelers heading to the Izumo Taisha area by train. -Izumo Taisha Mae is the terminal station and the gateway to the Shinmon-dori Shopping Street and Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. -Kawato is an important station, as most travelers need to transfer at that station when traveling between the lines leading to Dentetsu Izumoshi, Izumo Taisha Mae, and Matsue Shinjiko Onsen. The three terminal stations, as well as the headquarters at Unshu Hirata Station have unique stamps that are free for travelers to enjoy. Don’t forget your ink stamp collection book |
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