NISHI-ŌYAMA Station — Local services in Ibusuki

As the southernmost station on the main island of Japan, it has become a tourist attraction. As it is an unmanned station, there are no ticket gates and only a simple platform, but when it is time for the train to pass through, tourists gather here from nowhere. Although it is a simple station, Mt. Kaimon is beautifully visible from the platform, so taking a photo with the train makes for a priceless shot. There is a shop near the station where U can purchase souvenirs to commemorate your visit to the southernmost station on the main...

It has a very nice view of Mt. Kaimon from the platform. Aside from that, it was a bit disappointing to find out that this stop has become a bit too touristy. I was expecting a level of quaintness but there were a disproportional amount of other tourists getting off here, with music that is unmatched with the scenery playing thru a speaker of the shop nearby sort of ruined...

Nishi-Oyama statuion is a quaint little rural train station with a stunning view of mount Kaimondake worthy of an anime scene. It is the southern-most station in Japan and is still a functioning station. A bit touristy, but also thanks to the tourists for keeping this tiny little station alive. It's a bucket list item for sure, but I am glad I swung by on a perfect day...