Higashi-Kanai Station

Train station • Tatemichi, Yamagata, 990-0000, Japan

3.7(15 reviews)

The Great Charms Packed in a Small Station in Yamagata

Higashi-Kanai Station is a small unmanned station in Yamagata City, but it leaves a definite charm on the people who visit. The waiting room is spacious with glass windows, and from the south side, you can see the beautiful Zao Mountain Range. The surrounding area is surrounded by quiet residential areas, where you can enjoy a leisurely rural landscape.

The Historical Origin of the Name

The reason this station was named 'Higashi-Kanai Station' is derived from the fact that this area was once called 'Kanai Village'. The current Zao Station area also belongs to the same village, and to avoid confusion, the character 'Higashi' (East) was added. The name that evokes the changing times tells the story of the area's history.

Leisurely Time at an Unmanned Station

Due to single-track operation, the number of trains is limited to about one per hour. However, thanks to this, you can spend a luxurious amount of time. By standing on the platform, you can leisurely enjoy the rural landscape while waiting for the next train.

Small Local Attachment

There is a flower bed maintained by local students at Higashi-Kanai Station. Despite being an unmanned station, it is evident that it is an integral part of the local community. There are quite a few users, and it seems that people's warm feelings are housed in the otherwise impersonal station.

If you visit Higashi-Kanai Station, you may encounter small but memorable experiences. The name that evokes history, leisurely time, and a station cherished by the locals. You may be able to encounter these small charms.

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Reviews

3(3 weeks ago)

bebebe- be

There's no one there Home alone in the early morning It was so small~ There are quite a few people who get off the train in the evening on their way home.

4(10 months ago)

かもしか

This is an unmanned station in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. Only the waiting room and platform. There is also a flower bed that seems to have been planted by local students. There are quite a lot of users.

3(2 years ago)

ken “けん”

The station is unmanned and there are no ticket machines. Purchase it from the conductor after boarding the train. The photo shows the station one hour before the first train. This photo was taken during a walk the other day.

3(2 years ago)

T X

The only station in the Yamagata city area that serves the Sazawa Line. It is a truly idyllic unmanned station with residential areas to the north and rural scenery to the south. The reason why it is called Higashi-Kanai Station when there is no Kanai Station to the west is because before it was incorporated into Yamagata City, this area was in Higashimurayama District's ``Kanai Village'', and the current area around Zao Station is also in Minamimurayama District. "Kanai Village" and Zao Station itself was also "Kanai Station," so I think they added "Higashi" because it was confusing. A few years later, both stations were incorporated into Yamagata City, and Kanai Station was also renamed Zao Station, but this station has retained its name to this day.

4(3 years ago)

sato toshiko

Because it is a single line, there is about one train per hour on both the upper and lower lines. Unmanned station. A glass-walled waiting room with a good view. Wheelchair ramp available. Please note that the toilet is locked at night.

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