Train station • Nakahonmachi, Kakamigahara, Gifu 504-0966, Japan
Nagae Station is a small station on the JR Takayama Line in the residential area of Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. However, this place offers a charming landscape that becomes lively with people visiting in spring.
A few minutes' walk from the station, along the Shinkawa River, there is a graceful cherry blossom avenue. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the vibrant pink petals dance along the railway line, creating an exceptional scenery with the trains.
The contrast between the splendidly blooming cherry blossoms covering the rails and the trains passing through is beautiful, and this place is well-known among photography enthusiasts.
At Nagae Station, you can witness the close-up scene of JR Takayama Line trains crossing with Meitetsu Kakamigahara Line trains. There is a Meitetsu Shin-Nagae Station across the adjacent railroad crossing, and it is possible to transfer between the two stations on foot.
The moment of trains crossing is filled with a sense of presence, captivating not only railway fans but also ordinary people with its powerful scenery.
Nagae Station is a small unmanned station, but it is also beloved by the local residents. There is a well-maintained square, benches, and a bus stop in front of the station, making it a convenient location.
In this place known as a cherry blossom attraction, the local residents enjoy cherry blossom viewing and taking photos of the trains in their own ways. It is a small yet charming station where a lively atmosphere coexists with leisurely time.
Visiting Nagae Station will surely provide you with a special time enveloped in a different atmosphere than usual. Through encounters with cherry blossoms and trains, you can surely etch the small charm of this town into your heart.