Beside the station is the Maizuru Dori that would lead us to the Maizuru Castle Park.

Beside the station is the Maizuru Dori that would lead us to the Maizuru Castle Park. (Photo: Tyra 'nell E. Pille)

Kofu and Minami-Kofu Stations

Contrasting the two neighboring stations in Minobu Line

Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Aug 18, 2013 - 1 min read

Beside the station is the Maizuru Dori that would lead us to the Maizuru Castle Park.

Upon our arrival at Kofu Station, this classic maroon-shaded train greeted us from outside our train's windows.

Due to the scorching heat of the 2013 summer, there were water sprays attached to the branches of the ornamental trees that dotted the Kofu Station.

This stood majestic on the grounds of the Kofu Station, entertaining and attracting both tourists and locals alike to take photos.

The water spray attached in each tree gives a cool and refreshing feeling to travelers amidst the extreme afternoon heat.

One of the major malls in the city. It's just a few minutes on foot from the station.

Minami-Kofu Station's facade looks like an old city hall.

Welcome to Minami-Kofu City Hall, I mean... train station!

Stations before and after Minami-Kofu Station.

The railway going to the northern part of the city.

The train to Fuji Station is finally here!

Looking back at the main building of the station from the platform while waiting for our train back to Fuji City.

Kofu and Minami-Kofu on JR-Minobu Line may just be less than 15 minutes and three stops away from each other, yet the two stations are as different as milk and coffee.

Kofu Station is surrounded by commercial establishments and dotted with several people – tourists and locals alike – buzzing in and out of the shops on a regular working day prior to the Ubong Holiday. On the other hand, Minami-Kofu is situated in a semi-suburb residential area surrounded by rice fields, houses and few small and medium-sized establishments.

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