Wakayama: Cat Stationmaster Adventure on the Kishigawa Line
Discover the whimsical world of the Wakayama Electric Railway on this 2-hour guided tour, famous for its feline stationmasters and themed trains. Starting at Wakayama Station, hop aboard the playful Kishigawa Line and enjoy a delightful 35-minute ride to Kishi Station, where the beloved Tama the Cat
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 40 minAdmission includedAt the end of the line lies Kishi Station, the world-famous “Cat Station” where visitors can meet the current feline stationmaster and feel the legacy of Tama, the original cat who saved the railway. The station building itself, designed by Eiji Mitooka, is shaped like a cat with pointed ears and smiling windows. Inside, you’ll find the Tama Shrine, a café, and a small museum dedicated to Tama’s story. With its gentle atmosphere and charming design, Kishi Station has become a symbol of how kindness, imagination, and one small cat can revive an entire community.
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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