Nearby Attractions & Model Course along Kakogawa Line

Nearby Highlights

Hyosu Shrine

A historic shrine about 5 minutes on foot from Kurodasho Station, founded in 784 before the capital moved to Heian-kyo.

The main hall was rebuilt in 1591 and features a thatched irimoya-style roof from the Azuchi-Momoyama period. At the autumn festival, traditional portable shrines and the 'Rekkei' procession take place.

The photo at the bottom right captures a JR Kakogawa Line train passing directly in front of the majestic torii gate—a striking contrast of sacred stillness and dynamic movement, making it a favorite photo spot.

Carpenters Kitchen

A popular café in a renovated traditional house, offering lunches and sweets made with local ingredients. Located between Kurodasho Station and Oka Inari Shrine.

Recommended Stops at Nearby Stations

Japan Heso Park Station: Just a few minutes’ walk from the station lies "Japan Heso Park", located at the intersection of 135°E longitude and 35°N latitude—literally the “belly button” of Japan. The park is famous for its impressive metasequoia tree-lined path and features a 220-meter-long roller slide that families and children can enjoy for free.
Within the park, you’ll find the "Terra Dome Science Museum", one of the few observatories in Japan accessible by train. It offers a large telescope capable of observing stars even during the day, as well as a planetarium and other educational exhibits.

Kurodasho Station: A 20-minute walk takes you to "Oka Inari Shrine", where you can enjoy rows of quiet torii gates nestled in nature.
On the way to the shrine, you’ll pass "Carpenters Kitchen", a popular café known for its roast beef bowls and pancakes—perfect for a meal or coffee break.

Kugemura Station: About a 10-minute walk from the station brings you to the "Chītan Dinosaur Museum", which reopened on Saturday, July 12 after renovations. It features full-scale dinosaur fossils, including one unique to this region and officially named after the local area.

Sample Day Trip from Kakogawa

This is an example of a one-day trip using the Kakogawa Line to visit multiple attractions.

9:20 Depart Kakogawa Station → 10:20 Arrive at Japan Heso Park Station
　Stroll through Japan Heso Park and visit Terra Dome

11:41 Depart Japan Heso Park Station → 11:45 Arrive at Kurodasho Station
　Visit Oka Inari Shrine and enjoy "Mini Fushimi Inari"

12:51 Depart Kurodasho Station (Or take the 13:57 departure if dining at Carpenters Kitchen)

13:04 Arrive at Kugemura Station (or 14:10)
　Explore Chītan Dinosaur Museum

15:16 or 16:57 Depart Kugemura Station → Arrive at Kakogawa Station at 16:31 or 18:35

※ You can also return to Osaka or Amagasaki from Kugemura Station via Tanikawa Station.

16:25 Depart Kugemura Station → 18:17 Arrive at Osaka Station