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Watarase Keikoku Railway Gorge Stops

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Watarase Keikoku Railway Gorge Stops

わたらせ渓谷鐵道沿線

Gunma · Kanto

This local railway follows river gorges, small stations, and forested bends between Gunma and Tochigi. Slow travel here feels nostalgic and scenic.

Why it's hidden

It is a regional line that requires intention rather than a famous bullet-train route.

Best season
Autumn
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.1· 119 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 5:39 AM – 10:41 PM

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

Admission
No admission — this is a railway. The adult 1-day unlimited pass (一日フリーきっぷ, Kiryu–Mato, hop on/off) is ¥1,880; children ¥940. Ordinary point-to-point fares apply by distance if you are not buying the pass. The Torokko sightseeing trains need an extra reserved-seat ticket.
Nearest station
Nakano Station · 1 min walk
Website
watetsu.com

Today

5:39–22:41

Admission

  • No admission — this is a railway. The adult 1-day unlimited pass (一日フリーきっぷ, Kiryu–Mato, hop on/off) is ¥1,880; children ¥940. Ordinary point-to-point fares apply by distance if you are not buying the pass. The Torokko sightseeing trains need an extra reserved-seat ticket.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 5:39 AM – 10:41 PM

Tags

railwaygorgerelaxationphotography

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