Sanriku Railway Rias Line runs north and south along the coast of Iwate Prefecure. From the window, a series of magnificent views of sawtooth coastline comes into passengers’ eyes.
Sakari Station is the southern end of Rias Line.
Illustrations on the train body is designed by local students of junior high school.
A view of the sea behind a huge embankment near Sanriku Station.
Overlook the back of Kamaishi-daikannon, a massive Buddhist statue, from Heita Station.
Near the town of Kirikiri, which is known by Hisashi Inoue’s “The People of Kirikiri”.
Hei River flows the center of Miyako.
Several cars of Sanriku Railway were purchased with support from Kuwait.
Comical monkeys at Sabane Station.
Rias Line runs not only along the coast but also across the mountains.
Between Shiraikaigan and Horinai, Osawa Bridge is one of the photogenic spots.
Waves beat on the rocks and splash the water.
Many flags were fluttering in Kuji Station celebrating the opening of Lias Rine.