【終点】播但線 和田山駅 朽ちた機関庫と給水塔
Hello, this is Momiji’s Travel Channel. It’s early May, and Golden Week is coming to an end. This time, I took the Bantan Line, a local railway running north to south through Hyogo Prefecture. The Bantan Line starts at Himeji Station, known for the Sanyo Shinkansen and Himeji Castle. It stretches about 66 kilometers to its terminus at Wadayama Station. The name “Bantan” comes from the old provincial names Harima and Tajima, which the line connects. From Himeji to Teramae, the line is electrified, and the nostalgic 103 series trains are still in operation. Beyond Teramae, toward Wadayama, the line is not electrified, so we transfer to a diesel railcar at Teramae. In this video, I’ll show you the scenery along the Bantan Line, including some stops and the terminus at Wadayama. 📢 Please make sure not to leave any belongings behind. 📢 This is the last stop: Fukusaki. 📢 Thank you for using JR West today. I got off the train at Fukusaki, a station along the Bantan Line. I rode my bicycle a bit farther and headed to Shinjō-ji, a quiet temple nestled in the mountains. Shinjō-ji is the 24th temple among the 49 temples of the Saigoku Yakushi Pilgrimage. This is my second pilgrimage round, and this is the 12th temple of the second round. It is said that Shinjō-ji was established in the late Heian period by imperial decree of Emperor Ichijō. The temple enshrines Yakushi Nyorai as its principal deity. Actually, I slipped when striking the bell… …and it made a very soft sound. Even so, the low tone of the bell had a deep and rich sound. Now, I’m continuing the Bantan Line journey from Fukusaki Station. Heading to Teramae Station, the terminal of the electrified section operated by the 103 series. The Bantan Line opened in 1894 between Himeji and Teramae under the Bantan Railway. Fukusaki Station was established in Fukusaki Village. In the following year, 1895, Shikama Station was opened—near today’s Himeji Port. The section between Shikama and Himeji also opened. In 1903, the entire line was transferred to the Sanyo Railway. Note: this Sanyo Railway is different from today’s Sanyo Electric Railway. In 1906, the full line from Himeji to Wadayama opened. That same year, it was nationalized. By 1911, the line extended to Kasumi on the Sea of Japan side and to Fukuchiyama toward Osaka. At that time, the Bantan Line stretched from Himeji Port through Wadayama… …to Kasumi and then on to Fukuchiyama. 📢 The doors do not open automatically. 📢 Please press the button beside the door to open it. 📢 Press the button beside the door to open it. An inbound train has arrived… …but I’ll have to wait about an hour for the outbound train I’m taking. In 1912, the section from Fukuchiyama to Kasumi was incorporated into the Sanin Main Line. Later in 1986, the section from Shikama Port to Himeji was closed. In 1987, due to the privatization of JNR, the Bantan Line came under JR West. This train is the KiHa 41, which can only be seen in this area. It was rebuilt from surplus KiHa 47 units with a driver’s cab added to the other end. Most parts used in this train were second-hand. So it’s a sort of recycled vehicle. It has a flat front, which gives it a distinctive appearance. This one on the side is a standard KiHa 40. On the way to Wadayama from Teramae, there is a station called Ikuno. Near Ikuno is the historic Ikuno Silver Mine. It is said to have originated in the Heian period… …but full-scale mining began around 1542. In the Edo period, at its peak, it produced about 500 kg of gold every month. Modernization started during the Meiji period, and a carriage road to Himeji Port was built. It was a road for transporting ores. That straight road through the fields… …is now promoted as the “Silver Carriage Road” in tourism campaigns. When the Bantan Line opened in 1894… …rail took over the role of transporting ore. In other words, the main purpose of the Bantan Line… …was likely to transport mineral resources from Ikuno. 📢 Thank you for using JR West today. 📢 We are now arriving at the terminus, Wadayama Station. 📢 Transfer here for the Sanin Main Line toward Fukuchiyama (upbound)… 📢 …and toward Toyooka and Kinosaki Onsen (downbound). 📢 For those using IC cards like ICOCA, please make sure to tap at the automatic gate. 📢 The doors do not open automatically. Please press the button beside the door. 📢 Watch your step when getting off. We’ve arrived at the terminus of the Bantan Line, Wadayama Station. Wadayama Station is located in Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture. It serves both the JR Sanin Main Line and the Bantan Line. The station has a long history dating back to the Meiji era and once served as a key transport hub in the Tajima region. Though it’s Golden Week, the station front feels calm and quiet. There’s a peaceful atmosphere in the air. The shuttered storefronts along the shopping street give off a slightly lonely vibe. Well, it is a holiday after all… The train I rode in is now heading back in the opposite direction. While walking through town, I came across a striking stone building. It used to be the old clinic of the local Uegaki Medical Center. It is believed to have been built during the Taisho era. The tracks on the left are for the Bantan Line, and on this side is the Sanin Line. This is the Sanin Line. I’ve arrived at the Maruyama River. Over there… …was the factory of the food company “Fujicco.” I’ve now reached the back of the station. In the corner of a large field… …there’s a red railcar shed and an old water tower that look frozen in time. They quietly stand as relics of a bygone era. When steam locomotives used to run… …this place must have been full of people and noise. Now, there’s no one left—only the sound of the wind echoes through the air. A forgotten landscape. Yet here, the era of railways definitely once existed. That’s the thought that crosses my mind in this final scene of the journey. ! Shortcut discovered! Can I go through…? How was the journey on the Bantan Line to its terminus, Wadayama? A leisurely ride brought me to towns where I found quiet scenes and fragments of history. It may not have been flashy, but it was a journey that left a mark on my heart. Thank you very much for watching until the end. If you enjoyed the video, please consider subscribing to the channel and giving it a thumbs up!
JR西日本の播但線は、兵庫県南部の姫路から和田山までおよそ66㎞を走ります。
途中寺前までは電化区間で、103系電車が走っています。
寺前から和田山までは非電化区間となり、朱色のキハ41が走っています。
終点、和田山には驚きの風景が待っていました。
一日かけて播但線に乗車してみました。
🚉 播但線の旅：姫路から和田山へ
📍 Journey on the Bantan Line – From Himeji to Wadayama
🚄 播但线之旅：从姬路到和田山
📝 この動画について | About this video | 关于本视频：
JR西日本が運行する播但線は、兵庫県の姫路から和田山までおよそ66km。
寺前までは電化区間で103系が走り、そこから先は非電化区間で朱色のキハ41が活躍します。
The Bantan Line, operated by JR West, runs approximately 66 km from Himeji to Wadayama in Hyogo Prefecture.
The section up to Teramae is electrified and served by 103 series trains.
Beyond Teramae, the line is non-electrified and operated by the red KiHa 41 diesel railcars.
JR西日本运营的播但线，从兵库县的姬路延伸至和田山，全长约66公里。
寺前站之前为电气化区段，由103系电车运行；之后为非电气化区段，由红色的KiHa 41柴油列车运行。
🚶♂️終点・和田山駅では、朽ちた機関庫や給水塔など、鉄道の面影が今も静かに残ります。
歴史と風景が溶け込んだローカル旅をお楽しみください。
🚉 Final Stop: Wadayama Station
What kind of scenery awaits at this quiet terminus?
Explore forgotten relics like the abandoned engine shed and water tower.
Take a slow journey through local towns and history.
🎥 Chapters（目次）:
0:00 Intro / オープニング
0:35 Boarding at Himeji / 姫路から乗車
2:00 Fukusaki Stopover and explore the city / 福崎で途中下車、市内散策
5:43 Boarding at Fukusaki / 福崎から乗車
7:43 Change trains at Teramae / 寺前で乗り換え
9:20 Boarding at Teramae / 寺前から乗車
16:47 Get off at the last stop, Wadayama, and take a walk. / 終点、和田山下車、散策
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