In Shizuoka Prefecture, there is a station with a spectacular view floating on a lake. That station is “OkuoiCojo Station”. When you look at OkuoiCojo Station from the opposite bank, it looks as beautiful as a painting. Additionally, the contrast between the seasonal mountain scenery and the blue lake makes the location even more outstanding. This time, we will introduce in detail OkuoiCojo Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, a station with a spectacular view floating on a lake that looks like a painting.

① 【Okuoikojo Station】 A station with a spectacular view floating on the lake!!

OkuoiCojo Station is a station located in Umeji, Kawanehon-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture. This station is on the Igawa Line of the Oigawa Railway.

❶What is “Okuoi”?

“Okuoi” refers to the area that connects Senzu Station in Senzu, Kawanehon-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture to the mountainous region of the Southern Alps.

❷This is a station with a spectacular view above the lake.

OkuoiCojo Station is a scenic station that looks as if it is floating on the lake.OkuoiCojo Station is built on a protruding peninsula in the middle of Lake Sesso, an artificial lake. Therefore, when viewed from a distance on the opposite shore, it looks like a station on an island floating in the lake.

❸It is a beautiful station where steam locomotive trains run regularly.

OkuoiCojo Station is a station where steam locomotives run regularly. Oigawa Railway, which owns OkuoiCojo Station, is a railway company that will celebrate its 100th anniversary on March 10, 2025. As the highlight of the 100th anniversary project, we are operating a powerful steam locomotive. So you can enjoy touring around the beautiful OkuoiCojo Station.

▲You can walk to the station without taking the train.

❹Spectacular views can be seen from the road

OkuoiCojo Station offers a spectacular view from the road on the opposite bank. Videos and images that show a panoramic view of OkuoiCojo Station were mostly taken from the road on the opposite bank. From the road, you can see the beautiful view of Okuoikojo Station.

➁【Igawa Dream Suspension Bridge】 Emerald green suspension bridge with a spectacular view!! ︎

Igawa Yumeno Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge located in the Igawa district of Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a suspension bridge with a total length of 80m and a height of 50m.

❶What is the origin of the name of Yumeno Igawa Suspension Bridge?

Yume means dream in Japanese.　There are two theories about the origin of the name of Igawa Yjumeno Suspension Bridge. One theory is that it is a fantastic bridge that you can see in your dreams. The other theory is that it is a bridge that people are afraid to cross and that they dream about. In fact, people who see Igawa Yumeno Suspension Bridge for the first time may be a little scared.

❷This is an emerald green suspension bridge.

Igawa Yumeno Suspension Bridge is an emerald green suspension bridge. Most of the metal parts are painted emerald green. The bridge looks quite impressive when viewed from a distance. Ikawa Yumeno Suspension Bridge used to have a capacity of 1 person, but now that it has been repaired, up to 5 people can cross it at the same time. It is also currently selected as part of a hiking course. In autumn, you can see the beautiful autumn leaves from the bridge. By the way, when I visited, the water in the lake was dry.

➂【Abandoned railway alley】 Enjoy walking on an abandoned railway‼︎

The Abandoned Railway Walk is a walking course created as a promenade using the abandoned railway lines of the Oigawa Railway. You can take a walk along the abandoned train tracks around Lake Igawa. Abandoned Railway Walk is also known as ″Abandoned Railway Walk,” and its nickname is “Abandoned Railway Koji.” The walking course uses the abandoned railway line that used to connect Igawa Dam to Dodaira Hiroba. It is possible to pass through not only railroad tracks but also tunnels. You can get a nostalgic atmosphere while looking at the rusted rails and decaying facilities.

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④Sightseeing spots around Okuoikojo Station.

Here we will introduce in detail the tourist spots around OkuoiCojo Station.

❶Oigawa Railway SL Museum

The Oigawa Railway SL Museum is a SL museum located in Senzu, Kawanehon-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture. There are panel displays related to steam locomotives, as well as many documents from the time the Oigawa Railway opened. This is a museum not to be missed, especially for SL fans. It is located inside Senzu Station, approximately 7.7 km from Okuoikojo Station.

⑤Access information to Okuoikojo Station.

Here you will find detailed information about access to Okuoikojo Station. The address of Okuoikojo Station is ″Inuma, Kawanehon-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture.”

❶Route from Shimada Kanaya IC to Okuoikojo Station by car

The total travel distance is approximately 50km, and the travel time is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Summary of scenic spots around Oigawa River.

This time, we introduced OkuoiCojo Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, a station with a spectacular view floating on a lake that looks like a painting. OkuoiCojo Station in Shizuoka Prefecture has an outstanding location among stations across Japan. If you look at it from a distance from the road on the opposite bank, it is a spectacular view that looks like a painting.

In addition, there is currently a “OkuoiCojo Station Trip” that you can take on the SL Minami Alps, so you can not only see it, but also experience it. This is a perfect photo spot, especially for train fans and those who enjoy sightseeing. When you visit Shizuoka Prefecture, why not stop by OkuoiCojo Station?

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