Former Taisha Station
Former Taisha Station
4.5
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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A beautiful wooden station building designated as an important cultural property of the country. Interiors and railway goods with high historical value are worth seeing as well as railway fans.
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jeffreyrg
Higashihiroshima, Japan42 contributions
Feb 2020
Visiting this old station feels like going back in time. You can still see the schedules, mannequins wearing the original uniform, the railtracks and the train. The best part is it is free and near the other tourist spots.
Written February 7, 2020
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Meditha
15 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Who doesn’t love looking at old buildings, trying to understand and reminiscing the old days. The traditional design of japanese building can be seen and I was super excited when I saw it. It is very near to the Izumo Shrine (as it was a former stop to the shrine itself) and even the little shops that we passed through (the road that connects it to the shrine) was engaging tbh.
Written February 7, 2020
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ThreeFromVancouver
Vancouver BC Canada183 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
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 well maintained. Anyway, if you have an hour before your train leaves after doing the shrine and shopping street, this is the third most interesting thing we did. And it's free.
Written April 12, 2019
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ErikaP
291 contributions
Oct 2019
This is a charming station. Such a shame they closed it. It matched Izumo far more than the current one. The station building itself is well kept and stunning. Wood smell good.
Surprised there’s no souvenir shop here. Perhaps becoz not much visitors.
Surprised there’s no souvenir shop here. Perhaps becoz not much visitors.
Written October 7, 2019
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MARIKO
Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan278 contributions
Jun 2017
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 station is still remained and you can see the beautiful old architecture for free.
Also, you can enter inside of the station. There are many old facilities displayed. And more, there is old steam locomotive.
I think it's a pity that this station was closed. But, the architecture is still very beautiful. You can see retrospective Japanese scenery here.
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 station is still remained and you can see the beautiful old architecture for free.
Also, you can enter inside of the station. There are many old facilities displayed. And more, there is old steam locomotive.
I think it's a pity that this station was closed. But, the architecture is still very beautiful. You can see retrospective Japanese scenery here.
Written June 17, 2017
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emilysato
Oita, Japan145 contributions
May 2016
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.
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.
Written March 25, 2017
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KHONDAKER Robiul
46 contributions
Nov 2019
it is traditional house like little castle. A ghost house. not active now. Everything is silence. Think that i back to 100 year by time machine. A great memorable ..Good place for photography
Written November 5, 2019
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meihui_and_ck
Taipei, Taiwan8 contributions
Oct 2019
This is an old train station, seemingly a wooden structure and very beautiful. Now it is not functioning any more, and that’s why we have the privilege to walk on the railroad track and get inside an old train to take photos in whatever way we want. Very special experience!
Written November 2, 2019
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iamface
East Sussex, UK1,348 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
that was old station & full of beautiful design also Taisho period stuff. we stay here over 1hour. that is hidden gem & must visit
Written July 8, 2018
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Masayoshi
Fujisawa, Japan3,949 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
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 colourful days here.
Good experience.
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 colourful days here.
Good experience.
Written August 18, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Former Taisha Station (Izumo) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Former Taisha Station
- Former Taisha Station is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Former Taisha Station:
- (0.24 mi) Guesthouse Izumo
- (0.41 mi) Family Lodge Hatagoya, Izumotaisha
- (0.45 mi) Takeshiya Ryokan
- (0.73 mi) Oyado Tsukiyonosagi
- (0.67 mi) Takenoya Ryokan
- Restaurants near Former Taisha Station:
- (0.03 mi) Honke Okaji
- (0.05 mi) Yuyake Koyake
- (0.14 mi) Santa
- (0.21 mi) Enryu
- (0.21 mi) Nami no Hanare