The current station is convenient all right, but it has zero charm. The old station - perhaps 15 minutes away on foot is quite an impressive structure. The inside houses a ticket office still, and there are a few old carriages, but it's not very...More

that was old station & full of beautiful design also Taisho period stuff. we stay here over 1hour. that is hidden gem & must visit

Imperial family was traveling to this station decades ago. It's not for commercial usage anymore. But, several items are displayed. The station building itself looks great. Steam locomotive, D51. Guest room, ticket counter, platform and the rail track. So, you can be reminded of the...More

This is a great place to visit if you are interested in old Japanese architecture of train stations. There is also an older steam locomotive on site. There is not much to do in the area, but there are local busses and if you think...More

This is an old train station architecture which is already closed. Before, there were so many visitors going to Izumo Taisha by train, but now, most visitors are coming by car or bus. So, the railway was closed in 1990. However, the building of the...More

Before visiting Izumo Taisha, we stopped by this old station- The Former Taisha Station. A popular tourist destination. Inside the station are historical photos, timetable schedules, mannequins wearing uniforms, ticket machines and old equipments. A steam locomotive stands outside.

Nice authentic place for the traveler.Love the ancient train and a big old station with a beautiful lawn.