Japan Midokoro / Ōita Prefecture / Kusu / Bungo-Mori Roundhouse
Kusu, Ōita Prefecture · Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Bungo-Mori Roundhouse
- Nearest stationBungo-Mori Station 0.4 km
- DesignationRegistered Tangible Cultural Property
- Year1934 (completed)
Bungo-Mori Roundhouse (Japanese: 豊後森機関庫, Hepburn: Bungo-Mori-Kikanko) was a railway roundhouse located to the east of Bungo-mori Station on the Kyūdai Main Line in Kusu, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. The roundhouse and its turntable, which operated from 1934 to 1971, were designated as a National Tangible Cultural Asset in 2012 as the last roundhouse in Kyushu.
From the Wikipedia article “Bungo-Mori Roundhouse” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Bungo-Mori Roundhouse. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kusu, Ōita Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Bungo-Mori Station, 0.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Registered Tangible Cultural Property |
| Year | 1934 (completed) |
| More | Wikipedia 45 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Bungo-Mori Roundhouse?
- Bungo-Mori Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Bungo-Mori Roundhouse a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- When was Bungo-Mori Roundhouse completed?
- In 1934.
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