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Sanriku Railway
三陸鉄道 | Sanriku Railway
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A third-sector railway running along the Sanriku Coast of Iwate Prefecture (between Sakari Station and Kuji Station). Affectionately known as “Santetsu,” it traverses the scenic Sanriku region. Although it suffered significant damage during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, it continues to run today as a symbol of reconstruction.
Details
Address
Headquarters Address: 4 Sakae-cho, Miyako City, Iwate 027-0076
Access by Public Transit
Transfers from JR lines at Sakari, Kamaishi, Miyako, and Kuji Stations.
Admission
Standard fare: 170 yen – 3,780 yen (depending on the section) *As of December 2025.
Hours
First train in the 6:00 AM range, Last train in the 9:00 PM range - Varies by section and day of the week (Passenger Service Department inquiries: 9:00 – 17:30).
Reservation
Not required (Excluding special themed trains and groups)
Closed Days
Open year-round
PhoneE
0193-62-8900 (Sanriku Railway Co., Ltd.)
