Shimoyoshida Station

Shimoyoshida Station seems like a time portal leading to the soul of Mount Fuji. Established in 1929 and renovated in 2009, the station features a ceiling painting under its eaves and benches reflecting the silhouette of Mount Fuji, making waiting passengers feel like travelers in a painting. Beside the station, the 'Blue Train Plaza' quietly guards a camping car, resembling a mailbox for time travelers, narrating dreams of long-distance journeys. I particularly love the nostalgic alleyway vibe here. The shopping street outside the station stretches into the dusk, faintly showcasing wooden signs and tin roofs from the 1950s–60s. The sturdy charm of the old days breathes gently in the air, blending with the modern lighting inside the station to create a unique aesthetic of temporal dissonance. As the train slowly pulls in, the soft sound between the wheels and the platform feels like a tender echo between the past and the present. A brief stop here is not just about disembarking from the train; it feels like stepping into an unwritten chapter of a journey. 📍Address: Shimomachi 2-chome, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan 🕰️Hours: 06:00-24:00 💞Recommended reason: Starting point for Arakurayama Sengen Park.