Rail trip in Chiba taking the Moomin Train and Satoyama Torocco

Journey around Chiba starting from “Otaki Station” by traveling on local trains. After experiencing a ride on a train Moomin designs, a popular car on the “Isumi Railway”, go on the “Kominato Railway” which runs through an emotionally filled area often used as a movie location. Spend a relaxing time in nature and serene scenery while leisurely getting on and off the train.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-06-06
- Otaki
  
  09:00
- Kazusa Nakano
  
  10:30
- Yorokeikoku
  
  12:54
- Kazusa Okubo
  
  14:30
- Itabu
  
  16:30

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DAY1

- Otaki
  
  09:00
  
  30min
  
  Station
  
  This is the place to see the much talked about Moomin Train. The train is a big hit on social media, so you’re sure to want to take a lot of pictures. Looking out from the train window onto the rural landscape, it’s easy to imagine you’ve somehow entered the Moomin world.
  
  Address
  
  Chiba Pref
  - Otaki
  - Otaki
  - Otaki
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  44min
- Kazusa Nakano
  
  10:30
  
  30min
  
  Station
  
  Surrounded by natural beauty, Kazusa Nakano Station is one of the few unstaffed stations in the Kanto region. When you arrive, change to the Kominato Line and head to Yorokeikoku Station, from where you can catch the Satoyama Torocco, a diesel engine reproduction of a steam locomotive that pulls two open air carriages and two ordinary cars.
  
  Address
  
  Chiba Pref
  - Kazusa Nakano
  - Kazusa Nakano
  - Kazusa Nakano
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  82min
- Yorokeikoku
  
  12:54
  
  30min
  
  Station
  
  Before changing trains at Yorokeikoku Station, take a break and dip your feet in the foot spa adjacent to the station. When you do get on the Satoyama Torocco, make sure to sit in one of the two open air cars and let the spectacular views wash over you.
  
  Address
  
  Chiba Pref
  - Yorokeikoku
  - Yorokeikoku
  - Yorokeikoku
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  42min
- Kazusa Okubo
  
  14:30
  
  30min
  
  Station
  
  Look out for the view of Yoro River between the Yorokeikoku and Kazusa Okubo stations. It’s said to be a place of particular beauty. The thrill of traveling in an open air train is matched only by the superb views.
  
  Address
  
  Chiba Pref
  - Kazusa Okubo
  - Kazusa Okubo
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- Itabu
  
  16:30
  
  30min
  
  Station
  
  In front of Itabu Station is what’s been called “the biggest toilet in the world,” although it’s often described in the media as Japan's most famous toilet. This public toilet is a surreal sight, as it stands alone in a wide open space, surrounded by a wooden fence. It’s certainly not for the shy or fainthearted.
  
  Address
  
  Chiba Pref
  - Itabu
- FINISH
  
  17:00