Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad
Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad
Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad
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EuroTravelator
Dublin, Ireland114 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Whilst old, the trains fulfil a very useful function in Takamatsu and you are likely to need to use them to get around as the line reaches important destinations. Staff are going out of their way to be helpful, even by Japanese standards. All a bit surprising for a piece of public transport, but nonetheless much appreciated.
Written June 14, 2017
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Tim B
Bunbury, Australia29 contributions
May 2019
This is a great way to see the surrounding towns and villages near Takamatsu as there are actually three tracks - this one which goes to Kotahira and the famous Konpira-san temple, one that heads west and another which heads east along the coast. You can get a two day ticket for unlimited rides on the whole Kotoden Electric network and its well worth it. I just rode to different stations got off and explored. The eastern track takes you to some beautiful shrines and temples as well as coastal villages.The Kotahira track takes you to Konpira-san so you will probably just sleep on it on the way back after climbing all those stairs up the mountain :-)
Written February 24, 2020
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Peacesince1985
Bangkok, Thailand119 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
The outer appearance is so vintage ! You will love it! Even the ticket system is old school. But one downside, the normal IC card cannot be used here
Written May 4, 2017
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BewbewHarris
Takamatsu, Japan19 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
JR is great and all, but if you're going to Kotohira, this train offers something a bit more special (not to mention cheaper) to get there from Takamatsu.
There are not too many of these kinds of trains left in the world. The rolling stock on the Kotoden Kotohira line was built mostly in the 1950s, and in many ways this line still feels and operates like a typical Japanese "countryside" train. Small, old-fashioned interiors, and quaint stops in the middle of rice fields; the Kotoden line is a picturesque way to get yourself from Takamatsu to Kotohira.
Just make sure you get to the right station... you can't take this train from the Takamatsu JR station. You must walk across the way (about 4 minutes walk) to the Kotoden Kotohira line.
There are not too many of these kinds of trains left in the world. The rolling stock on the Kotoden Kotohira line was built mostly in the 1950s, and in many ways this line still feels and operates like a typical Japanese "countryside" train. Small, old-fashioned interiors, and quaint stops in the middle of rice fields; the Kotoden line is a picturesque way to get yourself from Takamatsu to Kotohira.
Just make sure you get to the right station... you can't take this train from the Takamatsu JR station. You must walk across the way (about 4 minutes walk) to the Kotoden Kotohira line.
Written September 21, 2016
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Kimitaka S
Taichung, Taiwan15,193 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
Beside Tamamo Park there is a compact station. It is Kotoden Takamatsu Chikko station. From here you can travel to Kotohira without using JR. It is even cheaper than JR.
Written March 29, 2021
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Chocolateloverlondon
London253 contributions
Aug 2019
Definitely worth using the public transport - buses and trains. They are clean and very punctual. People are very willing to help if you get stuck.
Written August 30, 2019
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gottaluvthefog
Melbourne26 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
This is a relatively convenient, local train that's great if you're not in any particular hurry to go anywhere or apparently if your a local student that needs to get to/from school, as it was almost completely filled after school as we returned from Kotohira. Having said that, we sat near the junction of the two car train and large gaps appeared in the dingy canopy and well-worn coupling between the cars, at times wondering if there was a possibility of a derailment as one unfortunately considers when traveling in third world.
Written January 6, 2019
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James C
Melbourne, Australia645 contributions
Jan 2018 • Business
This train ride experience is hard to get around the world-Regional railway, nowadays possibly only able to get this experience in Japan and Swiss. The mainline JR trains take you to a city, and it's historical regional railway like this takes you to your front door!
What a lovely railway this is, it runs more or less parallel to JR lines but with more stops and with more services(best advantage!) JR lines operate more or less hourly and they operate 15-20 minutely or better, fare is cheap , trains are comfortable and historical. And it stops right in front of major shopping centres! basically brings you from door to door cheaply and frequently. Occasionally few times a year the railway runs tourist heritage electric trains, and issue historical tickets. Make sure you check it out!
What a lovely railway this is, it runs more or less parallel to JR lines but with more stops and with more services(best advantage!) JR lines operate more or less hourly and they operate 15-20 minutely or better, fare is cheap , trains are comfortable and historical. And it stops right in front of major shopping centres! basically brings you from door to door cheaply and frequently. Occasionally few times a year the railway runs tourist heritage electric trains, and issue historical tickets. Make sure you check it out!
Written March 1, 2018
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JaniceAuYeung
Hong Kong, China232 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
This is the first time and the only time I used public transport in Takamatsu since we drove a lot. It was a special experience which you could get close to the people in Japan.
Written April 22, 2017
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Summer S
London, UK145 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Compared to those high speed trains in China, Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad is quite historic. It is a little bit cheaper than JR lines and slow. I quite liked that when I got to Kotohira station, was confused figuring out how to get a ticket, and the staff members asked the driver wait for me about 1 minute so I could catch the train. It makes some personal connections with passengers that you can't image it happen on modern trains.
Written April 5, 2017
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