Synopsis

Faced with increasing maintenance costs, JR Hokkaido has recently discontinued several unprofitable railway lines. In response, local residents and businesses are creatively repurposing these abandoned routes and stations. Some sites have been acquired and sold, the railway tracks preserved as a unique feature. Others are envisioned as camping grounds, training facilities, storage spaces, art venues, and a variety of other ventures. Explore the untapped potential of JR Hokkaido’s decommissioned