Tosa-Taishō Station Explained
Tosa-Taishō Station |
| Native Name: | 土佐大正駅 |
| Native Name Lang: | ja |
| Address: | Taishō, Shimanto-chō, Takaoka-gun, Kōchi-ken 786-0301 |
| Country: | Japan |
| Coordinates: | 33.1948°N 132.9758°W |
| Operator: | JR Shikoku |
| Line: | Yodo Line |
| Distance: | 17.6 km from |
| Platforms: | 1 island platform |
| Tracks: | 2 |
| Connections: | Bus stop |
| Parking: | Available |
| Bicycle: | No bike shed |
| Accessible: | No - steps lead up to platform |
| Code: | G30 |
| Status: | Staffed (Kan'i itaku station) |
| Passengers: | 30 |
| Pass Year: | FY2018 |
| Map Type: | Japan Kochi Prefecture#Japan |
| Map Dot Label: | Tōkawa Station |
is a passenger railway station located in the town of Shimanto, Takaoka District, Kōchi, Japan. It is operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku). The station bears the number "G30".[1] [2]
Lines
The station is served by JR Shikoku's Yodo Line and is 17.6 kilometers from the starting point of then line at .[3]
Layout
The station building is built of timber in the style of a mountain lodge. There is a ticket window, waiting area and a shop. A tunnel and a flight of steps lead from the station to an island platform serving two tracks. Parking is available on a paved compound beside the track. A bus company maintains an office in the station premises and there is a bus depot next to the building.[1] [4]
History
The station opened on 1 March 1974 under the control of Japanese National Railways. After the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.
Surrounding area
- The station is located in the centre of the former town of Taishō which was merged into the town of Shimanto in 2006.
- Shimanto River - runs next to Taisho near the station.
- National Route 381 - runs through Taisho between the station and the river.
- Old Takeuchi Family Residence - half a kilometer from the station. It is an example of a traditional mountain village farmhouse of thatch and timber construction which has been listed as an Important Cultural Property.[5]
- Mutemuka Brewery (無手無冠) - a sake brewery which also produces a shōchū made from chestnuts.[6]
- Todoroki Park (轟公園) - a local recreation area with a windmill made of stone.[7]
- River Park Todoroki (轟公園) - a campsite by the Shimanto River.[8]
- Shimanto Taishō Road Station - a service station along National Route 381.[9]
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 土佐大正. Tosa-Taishō. 26 November 2017. yodosen-green.com.
- Web site: Shikoku Railway Route Map. JR Shikoku. 25 November 2017.
- Web site: Tosa-Taishō Station Timetable. JR Shikoku. 26 November 2017.
- Web site: 土佐大正（とさたいしょう）駅. Tosa-Taishō Station. 26 November 2017.
- Web site: 旧竹内家. Old Takeuchi House. 26 November 2017. attaka.or.jp.
- Web site: 株式会社 無手無冠. Mutemuka Company. 1 December 2017. mutemuka.com.
- Web site: 轟公園. Todoroki Park. 1 December 2017. attaka.or.jp.
- Web site: リバーパーク轟. River Park Todoroki. 1 December 2017. attaka.or.jp.
- Web site: 道の駅 四万十大正. Road Station Shimanto Taishō. 1 December 2017. attaka.or.jp.
