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Horoni Railway Memorial Park ( 幌似鉄道記念公園 ) is a memorial park that features the preserved car SuHaFu 42 507 . It is located at 38-2 Minamihoroni in the town of Kyowa, Iwanai District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Horoni Railway Memorial Park Horoni Railway Memorial Park Details The Horoni Railway Memorial Park in Kyowa Town, Hokkaido, is a must-visit destination for history buffs and railway enthusiasts. This unique site preserves the legacy of the former Horoni Station , which once stood along the old Iwanai Line . Today, the station grounds have been transformed into a memorial park that offers visitors a nostalgic journey back to Japan’s railway past. Horoni Railway Memorial Park - Kyowa town, Hokkaido Prefecture A Brief History of Horoni Station Horoni Station first opened on December 5, 1919 (Taisho 8) as part of the Railway Bureau’s Iwanai Light Line. In 1922 , the line was renamed the Iwanai Line , connecting communities along Hokkaido’s rugged coastline to the Hakod...

10 Things to Do in Iwanai Iwanai ( 岩内町 ) is a historic fishing town located in Hokkaido’s Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Japan . Considered one of the oldest settlements in the region, it dates back to 1450 when it served as a seasonal fishing site before gradually evolving into a permanent village. It was officially recognized as a town in 1751, long before the Meiji Restoration. The town’s name is believed to have originated from the Ainu language, either from Iwaunai ( iwaw nay ), meaning “ sulfur river ,” or Iwanai ( iwa nay ), meaning “ mountain river .” For those planning to visit this historic fishing town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Iwanai :   Iwanai's manhole cover 1. Take a photo of Iwanai's manhole cover design . I have seen 1 unique manhole cover design. It is commonly found in the town. The colored version of this is displayed near the roadside station.   Iwanai Shrine 2. Visit Iwanai Shrine ( 岩内神社 ) , the main shrine o...