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The closest station to the sea in the world

"If you abandon everything and wander, I hope this is the end." Everyone who comes to Shimonada Station in Ehime, Japan, will sigh like this. On the JR line in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, there is an unmanned station called Shimonada. When the waves are high, they can even hit the bottom of the platform, so it is called "the closest station to the sea in the world". This is the real scene of the train in "Spirited Away", a small seaside station on the Yosan Line of the JR Shikoku Railway in Japan. There are no conductors, no gate entrances, only a rain shed and two blue benches, where you can enjoy the beautiful sea view of the Seto Inland Sea, fresh and healing. In the evening, many people wait here for a beautiful sunset and sunset. I even live broadcast here and take time-lapse photography. There is also a "sea track" in "Spirited Away", which seems to be the entrance to the mysterious world. However, the locals told me that because it is too close to the highway, it is not recommended to visit for safety reasons. In fact, this sea track is not an old train track, but is used to launch small boats, so there is only a section, extending into the water for several meters and then there is no more. We waited until the night fell, and a touch of sunset was still visible in the thick clouds. Just about to leave, a train slowly drove into the platform. This is a very special theme train-Iyo Story, which needs to be booked three months in advance, provides meals on the train, and stays at Shimonada Station for ten minutes to check in and take pictures. I suddenly became curious, if I follow the train along the coastline, where can I finally get? What kind of scenery can you see? What kind of people will you meet? ... Such an inconspicuous station is full of stories. The sunset is not stunning, but the glow in the magical clouds is like the anime style of "Spirited Away", which adds to the loneliness of the unmanned station. The train enters for a short stay, passengers get on and off, each going their own way, and then the train slowly drives away, like a young man with a backpack going alone to wander, not asking about the future.

Japan travel guide

Today, we have sorted out 4 stations in Japan where you can see the sea! Come and check in with your loved ones during the springtime! · 🚃Xiatan Station, JR Yosan Line On the platform stands a lonely old shed and a long bench. The Seto Inland Sea is fully visible, presenting a deep blue color during the day and a red color at dusk. Many movies and TV dramas have been filmed here! · 🚃Noto-Kashima Station, Noto Railway Nanao Line Also known as the "Noto Sakura Station", with the backdrop of the azure Nanao Bay, the tunnel of cherry blossoms is in full view, making it the perfect place to check in during spring! The cherry blossoms and the sea shine beautifully in the sunlight! · 🚃Kamakura High School Front Station · Enoshima Electric Railway Japan's internet-famous train station! Modeled after the anime "Slam Dunk", there is a beach below the station where you can see both Enoshima Island and Mount Fuji. In the evening, many people gather together to watch the sunset. · 🚃Haizhipu Station · JR Hekken Line Apart from the sunset and the nearby sea, this place is also well-known as an "off-limits station" (located within the Toshiba factory premises, only authorized personnel can leave the ticket gate). Although you cannot leave this station, you can visit the nearby "Kaizhipu Park" for a stroll~ · When you come to Notojima, how can you not stay for a night! 🏠Guesthouse name: "iyooo いよう", a Japanese-modern style building for rent operated by Noto no Sakagura Cafe "ICOU イコウ". ⭐️Homestay features: · The homestay landlord's carpenter father spent two years building it, full of Japanese style~ · The guesthouse restaurant is operated by the popular café "Dining & Gallery ICOU", which was renovated from a winery with a history of over 100 years, and provides healthy meals. · Basic price of 980 yuan per night, accommodates 4 people, an additional 100 yuan per person for the 5th person and beyond, overall cost-effectiveness is still very high~ ·

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Japan travel guide

Today, we have sorted out 4 stations in Japan where you can see the sea! Come and check in with your loved ones during the springtime! · 🚃Xiatan Station, JR Yosan Line On the platform stands a lonely old shed and a long bench. The Seto Inland Sea is fully visible, presenting a deep blue color during the day and a red color at dusk. Many movies and TV dramas have been filmed here! · 🚃Noto-Kashima Station, Noto Railway Nanao Line Also known as the "Noto Sakura Station", with the backdrop of the azure Nanao Bay, the tunnel of cherry blossoms is in full view, making it the perfect place to check in during spring! The cherry blossoms and the sea shine beautifully in the sunlight! · 🚃Kamakura High School Front Station · Enoshima Electric Railway Japan's internet-famous train station! Modeled after the anime "Slam Dunk", there is a beach below the station where you can see both Enoshima Island and Mount Fuji. In the evening, many people gather together to watch the sunset. · 🚃Haizhipu Station · JR Hekken Line Apart from the sunset and the nearby sea, this place is also well-known as an "off-limits station" (located within the Toshiba factory premises, only authorized personnel can leave the ticket gate). Although you cannot leave this station, you can visit the nearby "Kaizhipu Park" for a stroll~ · When you come to Notojima, how can you not stay for a night! 🏠Guesthouse name: "iyooo いよう", a Japanese-modern style building for rent operated by Noto no Sakagura Cafe "ICOU イコウ". ⭐️Homestay features: · The homestay landlord's carpenter father spent two years building it, full of Japanese style~ · The guesthouse restaurant is operated by the popular café "Dining & Gallery ICOU", which was renovated from a winery with a history of over 100 years, and provides healthy meals. · Basic price of 980 yuan per night, accommodates 4 people, an additional 100 yuan per person for the 5th person and beyond, overall cost-effectiveness is still very high~ ·

Japan travel guide

Today, we have sorted out 4 stations in Japan where you can see the sea! Come and check in with your loved ones during the springtime! · 🚃Xiatan Station, JR Yosan Line On the platform stands a lonely old shed and a long bench. The Seto Inland Sea is fully visible, presenting a deep blue color during the day and a red color at dusk. Many movies and TV dramas have been filmed here! · 🚃Noto-Kashima Station, Noto Railway Nanao Line Also known as the "Noto Sakura Station", with the backdrop of the azure Nanao Bay, the tunnel of cherry blossoms is in full view, making it the perfect place to check in during spring! The cherry blossoms and the sea shine beautifully in the sunlight! · 🚃Kamakura High School Front Station · Enoshima Electric Railway Japan's internet-famous train station! Modeled after the anime "Slam Dunk", there is a beach below the station where you can see both Enoshima Island and Mount Fuji. In the evening, many people gather together to watch the sunset. · 🚃Haizhipu Station · JR Hekken Line Apart from the sunset and the nearby sea, this place is also well-known as an "off-limits station" (located within the Toshiba factory premises, only authorized personnel can leave the ticket gate). Although you cannot leave this station, you can visit the nearby "Kaizhipu Park" for a stroll~ · When you come to Notojima, how can you not stay for a night! 🏠Guesthouse name: "iyooo いよう", a Japanese-modern style building for rent operated by Noto no Sakagura Cafe "ICOU イコウ". ⭐️Homestay features: · The homestay landlord's carpenter father spent two years building it, full of Japanese style~ · The guesthouse restaurant is operated by the popular café "Dining & Gallery ICOU", which was renovated from a winery with a history of over 100 years, and provides healthy meals. · Basic price of 980 yuan per night, accommodates 4 people, an additional 100 yuan per person for the 5th person and beyond, overall cost-effectiveness is still very high~ ·