Home / 100 Local Railway Lines of Japan EXPLORE BY THEME 100 Local Railway Lines of Japan Explore another areaChoose a prefecture Hokkaido Aomori Akita Iwate Yamagata Miyagi Ishikawa Niigata Fukushima Fukui Toyama Nagano Gunma Tochigi Ibaraki Shimane Tottori Hyogo Kyoto Shiga Gifu Yamanashi Saitama Chiba Yamaguchi Hiroshima Okayama Osaka Nara Aichi Shizuoka Kanagawa Tokyo Saga Fukuoka Wakayama Mie Nagasaki Oita Ehime Kagawa Kumamoto Miyazaki Kochi Tokushima Okinawa Kagoshima Explore another themeChoose a collection 21st Century Treasures to Preserve: Saitama Hometown Pride 100 Selections 100 Beautiful Historical Landscapes of Japan 100 Beautiful Rural Landscapes of Japan 100 Best Autumn Foliage Spots in Japan 100 Best Bridges in Japan 100 Best Scenic Autumn Leaves 100 Bridges of Japan 100 Dam Lakes of Japan 100 Famous Cherry Blossom Spots 100 Famous Flower Mountains 100 Famous Hometown Spots of Akita City 100 Famous Hot Springs 100 Famous Mountains of Hokkaido 100 Famous Mountains of Kansai 100 Famous Mountains of Koshinetsu 100 Famous Mountains of Shikoku 100 Famous Mountains of the Chugoku Region 100 Famous Mountains of the Kanto Region 100 Famous Mountains of Tohoku 100 Forest Bathing Sites 100 Geological Sites of Japan 100 Giants of the Forest 100 Hot Springs of Japan 100 Landscapes for Enjoying Nature in Kansai 100 Living Creatures of Kobe We Want to Protect 100 Local Railway Lines of Japan 100 Modern Waterworks 100 Mountain Passes of Japan 100 Nationwide Running Events 100 Natural Sites of Japan 100 New Energy Examples 100 New Mountains for Flower Lovers 100 New Travel Destinations of Japan 100 Regional Onigiri Selections 100 Rice Terraces of Japan 100 Selected Buildings of Tottori Prefecture 100 Selected Canals 100 Selected Culinary Kingdom Items 100 Selected Dental Clinics in Japan 100 Selected Failures 100 Selected Famous Ornamental Trees 100 Selected Festivals of Tochigi 100 Selected Flavors 100 Selected Fragrant Landscapes 100 Selected Historical and Cultural Assets of Fishing Villages to Preserve for the Future 100 Selected Historical Novels 100 Selected Historical Parks of Japan 100 Selected Historical Roads 100 Selected Hometowns of Living Creatures 100 Selected Japanese Fireworks & Summer Festivals 100 Selected Japanese Gardens 100 Selected Japanese Landscapes Woven by People and Nature 100 Selected Japanese Shores 100 Selected Japanese Songs 100 Selected Kendama Tricks 100 Selected Lion Dances of Toyama 100 Selected Local Dishes of Farming, Mountain, and Fishing Villages 100 Selected Masterpieces of Historical Novels 100 Selected Night Views 100 Selected Public Buildings of Japan 100 Selected Remote Regions of Japan 100 Selected Revived Waters 100 Selected Roads of Japan 100 Selected Soundscapes of Japan 100 Selected Stations in the Chubu Region 100 Selected Stations in the Kinki Region 100 Selected Stations of Kanto 100 Selected Stations of Tohoku 100 Selected Sunrises and Sunsets of Wakayama Prefecture 100 Selected Swimming Beaches of Japan 100 Selected Views Featuring Mount Fuji 100 Selected Walking Paths 100 Selected Watershed Forests 100 Selected Water Villages 100 Selections for Welfare-Oriented Town Development 100 Selections of Edo Cuisine 100 Selections of Japanese Media Arts 100 Selections of New Japanese Styles 100 Social Studies Field Trips Adults Can Enjoy 100 Sunset Views of Japan 100 Treasures of the Islands 100 Urban Parks of Japan 100 White Sand and Green Pine Sites of Japan Aomori's Top 100 Attractions Bingo 100 Selections Chiba Heritage 100 Selections Continued Gifu 100 Mountains Famous Temples Pilgrimage: 100 Selected Ancient Temples Fukushima's Top 100 Green Landscapes Furusato Miyagi Cultural Top 100 Gifu's 100 Mountains Global Niche Top 100 Companies Heisei's 100 Famous Waters Heisei 100 Views Heritaging Top 100 Hokkaido's 100 Moments of Emotion Hokkaido's Top 100 Mountains Hyogo's 100 Forests Hyogo's Top 100 Giant Trees and Ancient Trees Hyogo Prefecture Tourism 100 Selections Ibaraki's 100 Famous Bridges Ichikawa 100 Scenic Views Japan's 100 Clear Streams Japan's 100 Famous Mountains Japan's 100 Famous Valleys Japan's 100 Selected Satoyama Japan's Top 100 Castles Japan's Top 100 Famous Castles Japan's Top 100 Hot Springs Japan's Top 100 Scenic Spots Japan’s 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Sites Japan’s 100 Remarkable Waters Japan’s 100 Waterfalls Kagawa Green 100 Selections Kagoshima's Top 100 Natural Sites Kanagawa's One Hundred Famous Products Kanagawa's Top 100 Bridges Kanagawa's Top 100 Flower Viewing Spots Kanto's 100 Views of Mount Fuji Kanto Water and Green Network Base 100 Selections Kawagoe's Top 100 Scenic Spots Kobe's Top 100 Night Views Kumamoto Prefecture Heisei Famous Waters 100 Selection Kyoto Ginmi Hyakusen Kyushu's 100 Famous Mountains Mahoroba Scenic Spots Top 100 Mie Tree 100 Selections My Favorite 100 Landscapes of Hyogo Nada 100 Selections Nagasaki's New Top 100 Tourist Attractions Nagasaki Culture 100 Selection Nagasaki Top 100 Views to Pass on to the Next Generation Nara 100 Recreational Mountains Natori Top 100 Selections New Japan's 100 Famous Trees New Japan's 100 Street Tree Scenes New Japan Top 100 Tourist Spots New Miyagi Tourism 100 Selections New Sanuki 100 Views New Tokyo Top 100 Views Niigata Top 100 Scenic Spots Odawara Hometown Original Landscape 100 Selection Oita's Top 100 Mountains Oita Top 100 Scenic Spots Okayama Scenic 100 of the Sunny Country Okazaki Tourism Kirari 100 Selections Okinawa Hometown 100 Selections One Hundred Natural Sites of Gunma One Hundred Views of Ibaraki One Hundred Views of Suginami Osaka's 100 Green Spots Oumi Festival Top 100 Selections Our Chosen 100 Pride Sites of the Castle Town Chofu Oyama Hundred Views Sanuki's Top 100 Delicious Foods Sapporo Hometown Cultural Top 100 Setagaya 100 Views Shimane's Famous Water 100 Selections Shimane Geological Top 100 Shizuoka Prefecture's 100 Waterfronts Tochigi's 100 Scenic Spots Tochigi's Hometown Rural Landscape Top 100 Selections Tokyo Bay 100 Selections Top 100 Annual Events of Toyama Top 100 Design Manholes Top 100 Diversity Management Companies Top 100 Excellent Halls Chosen by Acousticians Top 100 Famous Mountains of Gunma Top 100 Festivals of Toyama Top 100 Historic Sites of Kamigyo Ward Top 100 Illuminations Top 100 Japanese Heritage Sites Top 100 Japanese Hotels and Ryokan Selected by Professionals Top 100 Japanese Shrines Top 100 Mountains with First-Class Triangulation Points Top 100 Natural Sites of Lake Country to Protect and Nurture Top 100 Reservoir Ponds Top 100 Scenic Spots of Kita Ward Top 100 Scenic Spots of Shinagawa Top 100 Souvenir Facilities Chosen by Professionals Top 100 Tourist and Dining Facilities Chosen by Professionals Top 100 Tourist Spots of Ibaraki Top 100 Urban Landscapes Unagi Hyakusen (100 Selected Eel Restaurants) Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountains
About this collection Local railway journeys offer a slower view of Japan, passing through smaller communities and landscapes beyond the main transport corridors. This collection introduces routes selected for that appeal through Canon’s imageGATEWAY, with editorial input from Pia’s leisure team.
The listings reflect the original selection. Railway names, operators and services may have changed, and some routes may no longer operate. Check current timetables and service notices before planning a journey.
Hokkaido and Tohoku
JR Senmo Line, JR Nemuro Line, JR Furano Line
JR Ominato Line, Tsugaru Railway, JR Gono Line
Sanriku Railway Kitariasu Line, JR Kamaishi Line
JR Senzan Line, JR Rikuuto Line
Akitanairiku Line, JR Gono Line
JR Yonesaka Line, Yamagata railroad FurawaNagai Line, JR Senzan Line, JR Rikuuto Line
Aizu railway Aizu Line, Fukushima traffic Izaka Line, JR Suigun Line, JR Banetsusai Line
Kanto
JR Suigun Line, Hitachinaka beach railway, Moka railway
JR Ryomo Line, Moka railway, Watarasekeikoku railway
JR Joetsu Line, UeShin Railway, JR Ryomo Line, Watarasekeikoku railway
Chichibu Railway
Isumi Line, Kominato railway, Choshi Electric Railway
JR Ome Line, Arakawa Line streetcar
Enoshima Electric Railway, Hakone Tozan Railway, JR Gotenba Line
Hokuriku and Koshinetsu
JR Oito Line, JR Banetsusai Line, JR Yonesaka Line, JR Joetsu Line
Fuji Kyuko Line, JR Koumi Line
Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line, JR Iida Line, JR Koumi Line, Shinano Railway, JR Oito
Kurobekyokoku railway, Toyama local railway
Noto Railway Nanao Line, Hokuriku Railroad Ishikawa Line - Asanogawa Line
Echizen Railway Mikuniawara Line, Fukui railway Fukubu Line
Tokai & Kansai
Myochi railway, Tarumi Railway, Nagara River railway
Izukyu Corporation, Enshu railway Line, Oigawa railway Ikawa Line, Gakunan railway, JR Gotenba Line, Tenryu Lake Hamana railway, JR Iida Line
JR Kansai Line, Toyohashi railway Azumada Line, JR Iida Line
Sangi railroad Hokusei Line, JR Kansai Line
Omi Railway main Line, Shigaraki Kogen railway Shigaraki Line, JR Kosei Line
Hieizan train Kurama Line, North Kinki Tango Railway Miyazu Line, Sagano Scenic Railway, JR Kosei Line, JR Kansai Line
BanSakai Electric Railway Hankai Line, JR Kansai Line, Kintetsu Nara Line, Nankai Electric Railway Koya Line
JR Kishin Line, Hojo Railway, North Kinki Tango Railway Miyazu Line
Kintetsu Tawaramoto Line, Kintetsu Nara Line, JR Kansai Line
Kishu Railway, Nankai Electric Railway Koya Line, Wakayama DenTetsu
Chugoku & Shikoku
JR Inbi Line, Wakasa Railway Wakasa Line
Ichibata train, JR Kisuki Line, JR Yamaguchi Line
JR Kishin Line, JR Inbi Line, Ihara railway Ihara Line, JR Geibi Line, JR Setoohashi Line
Ihara railway Ihara Line, JR Kisuki Line, JR Kure Line, JR Geibi Line
JR Mine Line, JR Yamaguchi Line, Nishikigawaseiryu Line
JR Kotoku Line, JR Tokushima Line, JR Mugi Line, JR Dosan Line
JR Setoohashi Line, Takamatsu Kotohira electric railway Kotohira Line, JR Kotoku Line, JR Yosan Line, JR Dosan Line
JR Yosan Line, JR Yodo Line, Botchan train
JR Dosan Line, Tosakuroshio railwayu Gomen Nahari Line, JR Yodo Line
Kyushu and Okinawa
JR Kyudai Line, Heisei Chikuho railway
Matsuura railway Nishikyushu Line
Shimabara railway, Matsuura railway Nishikyushu Line
Kuma River railway, JR Hisatsu Line, Minami Aso Railway, JR Hohi Line, Hisatsu Orange
JR Kyudai Line, JR Hohi Line
JR Nichinan Line, JR Hisatsu Line
JR Ibusukimakurazaki Line, Hisatsu Orange, JR Hisatsu Line, JR Nichinan Line
