Train station • Urushiyama, Yamagata, 990-2161, Japan
"Ushiyama Station" quietly stands in a residential area of Yamagata City, enveloped in history and charm. It used to be a lively freight station supporting people's lives, but now it exudes a quiet atmosphere.
Ushiyama Station has a remaining wooden old station building, allowing you to savor the traditional atmosphere. There used to be a track leading to a factory, and the spacious premises were once vibrant. This suggests that it was a popular station among railway fans.
Even now as an unmanned station, trains still pass each other at this station. Occasionally, the "Tsubasa" may make an appearance, allowing you to physically experience the liveliness of the railway.
Thanks to the surrounding residents, Ushiyama Station is always kept clean. There is little graffiti or mischief, creating a warm and friendly space. However, it may be difficult to use the waiting room during the period when the setting sun shines strongly.
Ushiyama Station is a nostalgic and beloved railway microcosm nestled in the quiet residential area of Yamagata. Why not visit and experience the atmosphere as if time has stood still?