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The station’s slanted roof lines are similar to the roof of the [http://photoguide.jp/pix/displayimage.php?album=177&pid=4368 Kusatsu Honjin], one of Japan’s best preserved Honjin used for VIP lodging in former post towns. A traditional-looking gate (photo) and a road marker on the pedestrian deck add a nice touch. | The station’s slanted roof lines are similar to the roof of the [http://photoguide.jp/pix/displayimage.php?album=177&pid=4368 Kusatsu Honjin], one of Japan’s best preserved Honjin used for VIP lodging in former post towns. A traditional-looking gate (photo) and a road marker on the pedestrian deck add a nice touch. | ||
One great thing about Kusatsu Station is the | One great thing about Kusatsu Station is the tourist information booth right outside the turnstile. As soon as you give your ticket to go out, it’s right there. When staffed during the better part of the day, they are very helpful with directions to places. Local-area tourist pamphlets are also available at all times. | ||
When a tourist gets off the train, the first thing he/she wants is a map of the place of arrival. Usually, you have to search for the map signboard or tourist info office if there is one. But Kusatsu Station is the rare exception where the tourist info booth and local brochures are right there outside the | When a tourist gets off the train, the first thing he/she wants is a map of the place of arrival. Usually, you have to search for the map signboard or tourist info office if there is one. But Kusatsu Station is the rare exception where the tourist info booth and local brochures are right there outside the turnstile. | ||
Kusatsu Station is Shiga’s busiest train station with the highest daily average of boarding passengers exceeding 27,000 in 2012. The second busiest is neighboring Minami-Kusatsu Station with over 24,000 passengers daily. In comparison, Otsu Station sees over 17,000 passengers daily and Kyoto Station has over 185,000 passengers. These numbers do not include the number of people getting off the train. | Kusatsu Station is Shiga’s busiest train station with the highest daily average of boarding passengers exceeding 27,000 in 2012. The second busiest is neighboring Minami-Kusatsu Station with over 24,000 passengers daily. In comparison, Otsu Station sees over 17,000 passengers daily and Kyoto Station has over 185,000 passengers. These numbers do not include the number of people getting off the train. | ||
'''Elevator''': Yes | '''Escalator''': Yes | '''Accessible toilet''': Yes | '''Staffed''': Yes | '''Lockers''': Yes | '''Tourist info staff''': Yes | '''Rental bicycles''': Yes | |||
[https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ JR West Timetable, Route Finder, & Operation Status] | [http://photoguide.jp/pix/thumbnails.php?album=177 Nearby attractions] | |||
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== Related Articles == | == Related Articles == | ||
* [[Shiga Prefecture Transportation]] | * [[Shiga Prefecture Transportation]] | ||
* [ | * [https://shiga-ken.com/blog/2014/05/top-20-train-stations-in-shiga-prefecture/ Top 20 train stations in Shiga] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:13, 14 November 2022
Kusatsu Station (草津駅) is a JR train station in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan on the JR Tokaido Main Line (Biwako Line) and JR Kusatsu Line operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
The station’s slanted roof lines are similar to the roof of the Kusatsu Honjin, one of Japan’s best preserved Honjin used for VIP lodging in former post towns. A traditional-looking gate (photo) and a road marker on the pedestrian deck add a nice touch.
One great thing about Kusatsu Station is the tourist information booth right outside the turnstile. As soon as you give your ticket to go out, it’s right there. When staffed during the better part of the day, they are very helpful with directions to places. Local-area tourist pamphlets are also available at all times.
When a tourist gets off the train, the first thing he/she wants is a map of the place of arrival. Usually, you have to search for the map signboard or tourist info office if there is one. But Kusatsu Station is the rare exception where the tourist info booth and local brochures are right there outside the turnstile.
Kusatsu Station is Shiga’s busiest train station with the highest daily average of boarding passengers exceeding 27,000 in 2012. The second busiest is neighboring Minami-Kusatsu Station with over 24,000 passengers daily. In comparison, Otsu Station sees over 17,000 passengers daily and Kyoto Station has over 185,000 passengers. These numbers do not include the number of people getting off the train.
Elevator: Yes | Escalator: Yes | Accessible toilet: Yes | Staffed: Yes | Lockers: Yes | Tourist info staff: Yes | Rental bicycles: Yes
JR West Timetable, Route Finder, & Operation Status | Nearby attractions
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| Biwako Line 琵琶湖線 Train Stations | ||
| Kyoto* 京都駅 | Yamashina* 山科駅 | Otsu* 大津駅 | Zeze 膳所駅 | Ishiyama* 石山駅 | Seta 瀬田駅 | Minami-Kusatsu* 南草駅 | Kusatsu* 津草津駅 | Ritto 栗東駅 | Moriyama* 守山駅 | Yasu* 野洲駅 | Shinohara 篠原駅 | Omi-Hachiman* 近江八幡駅 | Azuchi 安土駅 | Notogawa* 能登川駅 | Inae 稲枝駅 | Kawase 河瀬駅 | Minami-Hikone 南彦根駅 | Hikone* 彦根駅 | Maibara* 米原駅 | Sakata* 坂田駅 | Tamura* 田村駅 | Nagahama* 長浜駅 | *Shin-kaisoku stations. | ||
| Tokaido Main Line 東海道本線 in Shiga | ||
| Kyoto* 京都駅 | Yamashina* (Kyoto) 山科駅 | Otsu* 大津駅 | Zeze 膳所駅 | Ishiyama* 石山駅 | Seta 瀬田駅 | Minami-Kusatsu* 南草駅 | Kusatsu* 津草津駅 | Ritto 栗東駅 | Moriyama* 守山駅 | Yasu* 野洲駅 | Shinohara 篠原駅 | Omi-Hachiman* 近江八幡駅 | Azuchi 安土駅 | Notogawa* 能登川駅 | Inae 稲枝駅 | Kawase 河瀬駅 | Minami-Hikone 南彦根駅 | Hikone* 彦根駅 | Maibara* 米原駅 | Samegai* 醒ヶ井駅 | Omi-Nagaoka* 近江長岡駅 | Kashiwabara* 柏原駅 | *Shin-kaisoku stations. | ||
| JR Kusatsu Line Train Stations | ||
| Kusatsu 草津駅 | Tehara 手原駅 | Ishibe 石部駅 | Kosei 甲西駅 | Mikumo 三雲駅 | Kibukawa 貴生川駅 | Konan 甲南駅 | Terasho 寺庄駅 | Koka 甲賀駅 | Aburahi 油日駅 | Tsuge (Mie) 柘植駅 | ||
| Hokuriku Main Line Train Stations in Shiga | ||
| Maibara 米原駅 | Sakata 坂田駅 | Tamura 田村駅 | Nagahama 長浜駅 | Torahime 虎姫駅 | Kawake 河毛駅 | Takatsuki 高月駅 | Kinomoto 木ノ本駅 | Yogo 余呉駅 | Omi-Shiotsu 近江塩津駅 | Shinhikida (Fukui) 新疋田駅 | Tsuruga (Fukui) 敦賀駅 | ||