Burrowed deep inside Gunma’s historic Shimizu Tunnel, Doai Station holds the title of Japan’s deepest train station, sitting an astonishing 70 meters subterranean. Reaching the eerie northbound platform requires descending a staggering 486 steps into a chilly, wind-swept vault that feels more like a sci-fi bunker than a railway stop. Despite its famously haunting and desolate atmosphere, the unmanned station has found fresh life with a chic cafe in the former ticket office and an adjoining luxury glamping outpost called Doai Village. It offers an unforgettable, atmospheric stop for rail enthusiasts, urban explorers, and adventurous travelers.
- Train Stations
- Subterranean
- Tunnels
- Glamping
- Unique Architecture
- Unusual Attractions
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