Aikoku Station
A Former Hiroo Line Station Known for Its “Ticket to Happiness”
A transportation museum housed in the former station building of the Japanese National Railways (JNR) Hiroo Line. It became nationally known through tickets bearing the slogan “From the Country of Love to Happiness.”
Aikoku Station was once a station on the Hiroo Line, which connected Obihiro and Hiroo. During the 1970s, tickets from Aikoku Station to Kofuku Station became a nationwide phenomenon alongside the slogan “From the Country of Love to Happiness.” At the peak of the boom, about 10 million tickets were sold over four years.
The station building is currently maintained and utilized as a transportation museum, preserving and displaying tickets, photo panels, and a steam locomotive (SL) from the former JNR era. Visitors can view historical materials related to the Hiroo Line and the railways of that period.
In front of the station, a plaza features a giant “Ticket to Kofuku” monument and a heart-shaped fountain, which are used for commemorative photos. Located about 11 km away, Kofuku Station was the terminus of the line. Visiting both stations offers an opportunity to explore historic sites associated with the former Hiroo Line.
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- Category
- With friends
- Historic sites, castles, culture properties, architecture
- History, culture, art
- Solo trip
- Couple
- Travel style
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Travel Inspiration
- Best for a girls' trip
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒089-1181
- Address
- 北海道帯広市愛国町基線39-40
- Telephone Number
- 0155-22-8600（Obihiro Tourism & Convention Association）
- Open
- 9:00-17:00
※Steam locomotive viewing unavailable from December to March - Closed
- Open year-round, no holidays (March to November); open only on Sundays (December to February)
- Car Park
- 20 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: 5 minutes from Obihiro-Hiroo Expwy Obihiro-Kawanishi IC
●By car: 20 minutes from JR Obihiro Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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