Japanese Railway Photograph - A railfan’s blog

: KIHA-25 series(JR Central) crossing Kumanogawa River Bridge at sunrise

2019/07/18 -JR-Central, Landscape, Railway, Twilight
sunrise, Wakayama

January　2019 I visited Wakayama at one sunny day. Golden twilight It is very beautiful the train(KIHA-25 series) crossing Kumanogawa River Bridge in the golden sky. We can only see this landscape in the winter when the air is clear. Shooting Location JR Central, Kisei Main Line Udono Station - Shingu Station

: The Limited Express Kuroshio (JR West) running along the Pacific Ocean

2019/07/17 -JR-WEST, Landscape, Railway, Sea
Wakayama

January 2019 I visited Wakayama to see the Limited Express "Kuroshio" running along the blue sky and the blue sea. Kuroshio & the Pacific Ocean I climbed to the height and looked down at the Pacific Ocean. It was a clear blue world, impressed by its grandeur. In the meantime, I heard that Kuroshio(287 series) was approaching, and I shot it. Shooting Location JR West, Kisei Main Line Shimosato Station - Kii-Uragami Station

: A train of Yoshino Line (Kintetsu Railway) crossing the iron bridge at nostalgic sunset.

2019/07/12 -Kintetsu, Landscape, Railway, Twilight
Nara, river, sunset

January 2019 I visited Nara to see the nostalgic scenery where the train crosses the iron bridge at sunset. I had been shooting in the river for a long time in winter, but this wonderful scenery made me forget the cold. I love this breathtaking scenery. Nostalgic sunset In the silence, only the sound of the train rang. By closing my eyes, I can clearly remember this scene even now. It was so impressive scenery. Shooting Location Kintetsu Railway, Yoshino Line Yamato-Kamiichi Station - Yoshinojingu Station

: Limited Express Hida(JR West) running on the foot of the Northern Japan Alps

2019/07/11 -JR-WEST, Landscape, Mountain, Railway
NorthernJapanAlps, Toyama

November 2018 I visited Toyama to see the Limited Express "Wide View Hida". It is super cool this train is running on the foot of the Northern Japan Alps. Wide View Hida with Mt. Yakushi-dake The mountain at the top right of the picture is Mt. Yakushi-dake(2,926 meters high). This mountain is called "Noblewoman of the Northern Japan Alps" from the rounded feminine shape. Shooting Location JR West, Takayama Main Line Sasazu Station - Higashi-Yatsuo Station Wide View Hida with Mt. Tsurugi-dake The mountain in the background is Mt. Tsurugi-dake(2,999 meters high). This mountain is called "edifice of rock and ...

: Sagano Romantic Train(Sagano Scenic Railway) with the autumn leaves

2019/07/09 -Landscape, Local Railway, Mountain, Sagano
autumnleaves, Kyoto

Dec 2018 I visited Kyoto to see Sagano Scenic Railway's sightseeing train "Sagano Romantic Train". This train runs along Hozukyo Gorge from Arashiyama to Sagano. So we can enjoy not only the train but also the beauty of nature. Autumn is the best season In autumn, the mountains where the train runs are dyed red & yellow. I think this train is most attractive to see at the season of autumn leaves. shooting location JR Hozukyo Station Front face&Rear face This is the front face of Sagano Romantic Train. The head mark character "嵯峨野" pronounces "Sagano".It means the name of ...