Koufuku train station is an old deserted train line that has stopped and now became attraction spot for people who want to be blessed. If you want to be fortunate and happy, this is the place to be 幸福!
Many couples will travel all the way to Obihiro to this spot to take their wedding photos, buy and paste the train ticket in the house.
Just beside you can see the old signboards and waiting area. There used to be a cat train master, it should be there when the store is opened.
Please note that day light is short during winter, so by around 4pm, it will turn dark. Before you take a bus from Obihiro station, please check with the tourism centre the return bus schedule. It is about 40mins frequency and the bus stop has changed to main road and need to walk about 15-20mins before you reach the old bus stop. It used to be just at the junction of the old train station.
When you are returning, please note that the waiting hunt is across the road while the bus stand is further down. It is advisable to stand at the waiting hunt as brighter and warmer too. I was worried so we stood at the bus stand and hoping that the bus driver will not miss as the whole road is dark without much lights. My concern was if the bus had missed the waiting hunt, then we would have to wait another 40mins!!
You can check out for day tour at the tourism centre if you are worried about missing bus.
Direction: At Obihiro Bus terminal, it is easy to spot the bus as on top of the bus will indicate to
幸福駅. It is on the right lane with a rainbow bus. Journey takes about 45-50mins.
If you are early, you can consider going to 愛国駅 ( Aikoku station ). In this stop, there is a small museum about the history of this old rail track and there is an old locomotive on display.
If you are planning for a relax trip to Obihiro, you can consider 3 days 2 nights.
