This Japanese Train Station Only Exists So That People Can Admire The Scenery

One of the most unusual stations in the whole country is now open and ready for business. Over the years, Japanese rail operators have been delighting passengers with incredible ideas designed to provide them with the ultimate train experience.

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清流みはらし駅全貌
駅出口という概念がない、展望専用駅とは…w pic.twitter.com/JPdx4ajvrm

— ✴️⭐️Haqua⭐️✴️ (@Ruby_21608F_30) March 11, 2019

Now, it’s time for Yamaguchi Prefecture’s Nishikigawa Railway to take the spotlight, as they’ve just created what many are calling the most unusual station in Japan. Located on the Nishikigawa Seiryu Line, which runs parallel to the Nishiki River in Iwakuni, this station is unlike any other as it has no entrance and no exit. In fact, it’s totally inaccessible to people…unless they disembark from a train.

未開業の清流みはらし駅
なるほど、ホームしかない。
川を見るためだけの観光専用駅 pic.twitter.com/MvSgIhZeTW

— まくら (@makra) March 3, 2019

And once passengers disembark here, there are no stairs, ramps or ticket gates, because people aren’t meant to leave the actual platform.

そういえば、これが駅として開業するんよね。
ひっそりと出てたニュース読んだら、改札、出入口、トイレ、ベンチ、時刻表なしというとんでも駅の模様。
景色を楽しむ為だけの駅。#清流みはらし駅#錦川鉄道 pic.twitter.com/0ZGcZsVmTY

— 未羊（小説毎日更新中） (@sz_ris) March 17, 2019

Called Seiryu Miharashi Eki, which translates to “Clear Stream Viewing Platform Station“, this station has been built so that passengers can stop off and admire the surrounding scenery.

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