Since 2016, I have intermittently enjoyed taking pictures along the Keikyu line. Among the gradually decreasing number of unexplored stations (lol), I visited Mutsuura on the Zushi Line this time.
The Zushi Line branches off from the main line at Kanazawa-Hakkei. The first station is Mutsuua.
This is the familiar relative two-track configuration, but what is not so familiar is the shape of the rail on the up line where the train is stopped in the ↑ photo. The rail of the up line, where the train is stopped, is a “three-rail gauge” with another narrow gauge rail laid inside the standard gauge rail of the Keikyu line.
This is not just any three-gauge rail, but is actually unique to this location in Japan. The story of how it is unique is a long one, so I will write about it again in another article.
The Zushi Line winds through the hills of the Miura Peninsula. Mttsuura Station is also bordered on both sides by small hills, and when you look back after climbing the stairs in front of the station, you can see the
A cliff like this looms immediately behind my back.
The other side of the station also has limited level ground, with stairs rising immediately across a small park and up a hill.
Looking back from the hillside, this is the view ↓.
You can see that the Keikyu line runs on a limited level with the hill across the street, and the residential area is spread out across the tracks.
No context, but a tasteful sign seen in front of the station.
Also unconnected, but a stunning bamboo fence at a private home with beautifully planted azaleas.
As is my usual pattern in my walks along the railway line, I would walk from here to the next station, but since it is quite a distance this time, I will return to Mutsuura Station and take the train bound for Zushi or Hayama to the next station, Jinmuji Station.
I will continue this article in the next issue.
Equipment used this time: K-3III, DA20-40
