Kusatsu Line
From PHOTOGUIDE.JP
| Kusatsu Line (草津線; Kusatsu-sen) | ||
| File:Shigakusatsuline.jpg | ||
| Location | Shiga and Mie Prefecture(s) | |
| Terminal Stations | Kusatsu Station and Tsuge Station (Iga, Mie) | |
| Major Stations | Kusatsu Station, Kibukawa Station, and Tsuge Station | |
| Train Types | Futsu only | |
| Train Schedule | Schedule at ekikara.jp | |
| Total Distance | 36.7 km | |
| Opened | 1889 (extended from Mikumo to Tsuge in 1890) | |
| Operator | JR West | |
| Others | Other Railways in Shiga, Railways in Japan | |
| Links | JR Kusatsu Line | |
by Philbert Ono
The line runs from Kusatsu Station to Tsuge Station in Mie Prefecture, with stations in Kusatsu, Ritto, Konan, and Koka.
Train Stations
- Kusatsu Station (草津駅) - Transfer point between the Kusatsu Line and Tokaido Line. A former stage town on the Nakasendo Road. The Kusatsu-juku Honjin is a marvelous example of the luxury accomodations used by feudal lords and emperors when they traveled in the old days. Tourist info booth near wicket. Bicycle rental (phone: 077−565-9052) at east exit street level.
- Tehara Station (手原駅) - Near Ritto City Hall and Mt. Anyoji. Also near the site of the new Tokaido shinkansen station proposed to be built.
- Ishibe Station (石部駅) - Former Ishibe-juku stage town on the Tokaido Road linking Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto. Also Jorakuji Temple and Chojuji Temple are reachable by bus. Bicycle rental near the station.
- Kosei Station (甲西駅) - Zensuiji temple and Konan City Hall are nearby. Bicycle rental at station.
- Mikumo Station (三雲駅) -
- Kibukawa Station (貴生川駅) - Transfer point for Ohmi Railways and Shiga Kogen Railways.
- Konan Station (甲南駅) - Bicycle rental at station.
- Terasho Station (寺庄駅) -
- Koka Station (甲賀駅) - Take a bus to the Koka Ninja Village. Bicycle rental at station.
- Aburahi Station (油日駅) -
- Tsuge Station (柘植駅) - In Iga, Mie Prefecture. Transfer to the Kansai Main Line.
