I came here expecting a melancholic, former terminal station, but by chance, it was the peak blooming season for peach blossoms (?), and it was bustling with flower viewers.
I wonder how many of these people are actually train users...
It's pronounced "Kadohara-eki". It's an unmanned station, but at least it has a station building, which is better than some other stations (lol).
Since there are very few trains, not many people use it. There's a community center next door, but it was closed when I went on a Sunday. The toilets are located there, so be aware of that. Except for Ono Station and the final stop, Kuzuryu Station, the stations on the Etsumi-Hokubu Line are all very simple, so even having a vending machine next to the station is a rare find.
During the season, it's beautiful with flowers in bloom, and I think it's a place with nice scenery.
Restroom Information
- Goka Community Center next door (Only when open, Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM)
- Katsuhara Hanamomo Park, across the tracks (Closed in winter)
The restrooms on the train are more reliable. Or Kuzuryu Station.
The station waiting room is clean, though it can get chilly.
There's also a box for submitting mountain climbing registrations (there's also one at the former ski resort).
This is a peaceful rural station with only about 10 trains a day, including both up and down trains.
There are toilets, but they are small toilets and no toilet paper is provided.
There is a town hall next door, and you can use the water tap at the entrance freely.
You can drive to the other side of the station 100 metres before the station, where you will find a beautifully maintained park.
This road is a farm road that leads to Katsuhara Enchi Campground, and there is a small cafe along the way.
The road is very narrow, so large vehicles such as Hiace may not be able to drive.
This is a park with flowering peach trees, and it was raining petals just now.
