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Doai Station Underground

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Doai Station Underground

土合駅

Gunma · Kanto

Doai Station is the deepest underground station in Japan, located 462 steps below ground level. It features a unique and striking design, with a long staircase leading down to the platforms, making it an extraordinary experience for visitors.

Why we picked it

Mainstream travelers often overlook this station due to its remote location and the effort required to reach it.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.5· 1,031 reviews
Opening hours
Seasonal — see below

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free — Doai is an unstaffed JR station; visitors can walk down the 462 steps to the underground platform without buying a ticket. Free parking. Train fares apply only if you actually ride.
Nearest station
Doai Station · 1 min walk

Today

Free

Note

  • Open 24 hours (unstaffed station — trains run per timetable)

Tags

hidden gemunderground stationoff-the-beaten-pathscenic-station

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