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Tour Overview

Wakasa Station, the terminal of the Wakasa Railway. Here lies a wooden station building that retains the atmosphere of the Showa era, and a gleaming black steam locomotive (SL C12 167) that is still preserved in working condition (dynamic preservation).

This tour starts with a special guided viewing inside the SL by Wakasa Railway staff, followed by a stroll with a local guide through the townscape of Wakasa-juku, including "Kariya Street" and "Kura Street," where the unique ingenuity of the snow country and the murmuring of clear streams live on. It is a compact and dense guided tour of about 1 hour and 45 minutes to touch upon history and Showa-retro life.

[Japan Heritage] Visiting the Railway and the Snowy Post Town: A Journey to Experience Life in Wakasa-juku

～ C12 蒸氣機車內部特別導覽，與清流相伴的狩屋通與土藏通懷舊散策 ～
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關於

Tour Information

Tour Name: A Journey into Life in Wakasa-juku: Railway Heritage and a Snow-Country Post Town

Area: Wakasa Town, Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture — Wakasa Station and Wakasa-juku

Duration: Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes

Meeting Time & Place: 10:45 AM / In front of Wakasa Station

Finish Time & Place: 12:30 PM / Wakasa Station or Wakasa-juku

Main Stops: Wakasa Station & C12 steam locomotive, Kariya-dori, Kura-dori, Wakasa Folk Craft Museum, Showa Toy Museum

  1. 在若狹鐵道工作人員陪同下的蒸氣機車內部特別導覽

Enter the restricted area of Wakasa Station and take a closer look at the operationally preserved C12 167 steam locomotive. Railway staff will provide special commentary as you explore areas including the locomotive’s driver’s cab and learn about its historic machinery.

2. Walk Through Kariya-dori & Kura-dori — Snow-Country Ingenuity and Clear Streams

Explore streets lined with traditional kariya, extended eaves designed to provide shelter from heavy snow, and the historic storehouses of Kura-dori.

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Walk alongside clear waterways while your local guide explains how the architecture and infrastructure of Wakasa developed in response to the region’s climate and way of life.

3. Discover Wakasa’s Nostalgic Cultural Spots

Visit the Wakasa Folk Craft Museum, home to a colourful collection of traditional clay bells from across Japan, and the Showa Toy Museum, where nostalgic sweets, toys and everyday objects recreate the atmosphere of mid-20th-century Japan.

4. Continue Exploring Wakasa-juku After the Tour

The experience does not have to end when the guided tour finishes. Wakasa-juku offers plenty more to discover independently, including a traditional sake brewery, a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, a stylish station café and a historic shrine.

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詳細行程

  • 10:45 AM｜若狹站前集合

  • 與您的導覽人員及工作人員會合。

  • 10:50 AM｜若狹站與蒸氣機車特別導覽

  • 在若狹鐵道工作人員陪同下進入管制區。

  • 近距離觀賞 C12 167 號蒸氣機車與鐵道轉車台。

  • 探訪機車內部，探索其具歷史意義的機械結構。

  • 11:30 AM｜若狹宿導覽散策

  • 狩屋通與土藏通：了解在地建築如何適應嚴酷冬雪，並探究鎮上水路系統的歷史發展。

  • 若狹民藝館：欣賞來自日本全國各地、種類豐富的傳統土鈴珍藏。

  • 昭和玩具館：步入充滿懷舊氛圍的昭和時代，重溫懷舊柑仔店零食、玩具與大眾文化。

  • 12:30 PM｜行程於若狹站或若狹宿結束

  • 導覽結束後，您可以依自己的步調悠閒探索若狹——品嚐日式午餐、造訪在地酒造，或在附近的咖啡館享受午後咖啡時光。

Recommended Places to Explore After the Tour
Explore Wakasa-juku at Your Own Pace

  • Ota Sake Brewery: A historic brewery producing traditional handcrafted Japanese sake.

  • Station Café & Traditional Confectionery Shop: Take a break with local Japanese sweets and coffee.

  • Wakasa Shrine: A peaceful historic shrine that has long watched over the former post town.

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