Japan’s Amazing Train Station Like “Spirited Away“: Shimonada, Takamatsu to Yawatahama

We board the limited express train from Takamatsu to Shimonada Station, which is said to be the model for the station in the Ghibli movie “Spirited Away“, a worldwide hit. Trains arrive only once every two to three hours. The ocean stretches out before your eyes. I thought it was an unmanned station in the countryside, but it turned out to be a major tourist attraction visited by many Instagrammers. Enjoy! Vehicle: EMU 8000 (Takamatsu - Matsuyama), DMU KIHA54 (Matsuyama - Yawatahama) Operator: JR Shikoku Cabin: Business Class (Utazu - Matsuyama) Timetable: Takamatsu 8:45 AM - Utazu 9:10 AM/9:13 AM - Matsuyama 11:15 AM/11:41 AM - Shimonada 12:29 PM/1:45 PM - Yawatahama 3:07 PM, 6h22 Price: 10,190JPY () Including below - Basic fare: 4,660JPY () - Limited express ticket (Takamatsu - Matsuyama): 2,730JPY () - Business class ticket (Utazu - Matsuyama): 2,800JPY () Fares are subject to seasonal changes. Please check the ferry ope