Keyakidaira Station Explained

Keyakidaira Station
Native Name:欅平駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Kurobe, Toyama
Country:Japan
Operator:Kurobe Gorge Railway
Distance:20.1 km from
Platforms:1 side platform at Keyakidaira Kabu Station
Structure:At-grade

is a railway station operated by Kurobe Gorge Railway in Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Though the tracks continue southward to Kurobe Dam, access past Keyakidaira Station is limited to employees of the Kansai Electric Power Company (Kanden) and guided tours.[1] [2]

Station overview

Keyakidaira Station is composed of two separate platforms that are separated by 200 m of elevation. The lower platform, known as, is open to the general public, and is the terminus of regular passenger service. The upper platform, known as, is limited to Kanden employees only. The two platforms are connected by an elevator that is capable of carrying one train car at a time.

There are several onsens near Keyakidaira Station, some of which have ryokans operating at the springs.[3] [4]

External links

36.6969°N 137.658°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 黒部峡谷鉄道の先の上部軌道に乗れる! 「黒部ルート」受け入れ拡大へ。. 鎌倉淳. 24 August 2018. タビリス. 旅行総合研究所タビリス. ja. 9 May 2020.
  2. News: 13 February 2020. 黒部ルート携帯OKに 県新年度、基地局設置を調査. ja. Yahoo! Japan. 北日本新聞. 9 May 2020.
  3. Web site: 紅葉散歩&My温泉でまったり!秋こそ行きたい黒部峡谷トロッコの旅♪. 1 November 2017. SoftBank News. SoftBank Group. ja. 9 May 2020.
  4. News: 黃愷晴. 15 November 2018. 【立山黑部峽谷攻略】日本阿爾卑斯之秋(上)坐小火車賞紅葉+雪景 瀑布旁泡露天溫泉. zh. Apple Daily. 9 May 2020.