Location & Access
Wakayanagi Station was formerly situated in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Although no longer an active railway station, it has been meticulously preserved and reopened as a museum, offering a unique glimpse into Japan's railway heritage. The station building, constructed of wood, shares a similar architectural style with Sawabe Station.
Railway Lines
The station was a key stop on the Kurihara Den'en Railway Line, operated by the Kurihara Den'en Railway Company. During its operational years, the station featured two platforms – a side platform and an island platform – with three tracks. However, in its final years of service, only the side platform closest to the station building remained in use. It also served as the headquarters and rolling stock base for the Kurihara Den'en Railway.
Station History
Wakayanagi Station first opened its doors on December 20, 1921. It served the community for over 85 years before closing on April 1, 2007, coinciding with the closure of the entire line. A decade later, on April 1, 2017, the station was given a new lease on life, reopening as a museum. It stands as the sole preserved station along the former Kurihara Den'en Railway Line, now functioning as the "Kurihara Den'en Railway Railway Park" where visitors can even experience rail biking.