This is a hidden tunnel station in the mountains that only a few people know about. Not many trains stop here if you check the schedule.
After walking through a passageway that feels like a time slip, you reach a super long staircase down to the platform. It feels like it goes on forever!
It took about 10 minutes to get down to the platform, and there was no one waiting for a train. Most people just come to see the station itself.
Going back up takes longer than coming down—you'll need to take breaks on the way up.
It's such a unique and mysterious station, just being in this space was really exciting!
Doai Station | Review by mizuiro_lawson
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Chojabaru Visitor Center
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It's nice that you can park here and explore, using it as a base for mountain climbing and hiking. It's also a pleasant place to have some tea and take a break during a drive or motorcycle tour!
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Yamanami Highway
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When you think of the Yamanami Highway, you think of Chojabaru. It's the quintessential route for road trips and motorcycle tours in Kyushu! Since it's at a high elevation, the highlands are comfortable even in summer. It's a great road I'd love to drive again and again!
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