Aso City (Miyaji Station) - Time Stands Still 🚉

Leaving the bustling Aso Shrine, I slowly walked to the nearby Miyaji Station. There were no hurried crowds, only the wooden station building, the old-fashioned platform, and the occasional train arrival; time seemed to slow down here. The station retains Showa-era details—the weathered pillars, the quiet waiting benches—all making one unconsciously lower their voice. I sat on the platform, watching the silhouette of Mount Aso in the distance. With each train coming and going, the daily life of the small town flowed quietly by. Miyaji Station is unassuming, yet authentic; it's the kind of place that makes you remember a "brief stop during your journey." 📍 Location: Miyaji Station (Miyaji, Ichinomiya-cho, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture) #MiyajiStation #AsoStroll #LocalStation #ShowaEra #KyushuSlowTravel #RailwayTravel #AsoDailyLife #TravelMoments #JanuaryDestinations2026