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This local train line is famous for its "Stationmaster Tama" cat. Unique sightseeing trains such as the "Tama-Densha Train" run on the line.
This 14.3 km long local line connects Wakayama Station and Kishi Station. Originally operated by a major operator, the line was reported to be closed due to long-standing losses. However, thanks to enthusiastic efforts by residents along the line, the local government publicly recruited a successor operator to ensure the continuation of the line, and in 2006 the line was reopened as Wakayama Electric Railway.
After the inauguration of Wakayama Electric Railway, unique sightseeing trains such as the "Strawberry Train" were introduced one after another under Mr. Eiji Mitooka of Don Design Associates, a famous railroad car designer. The station became popular when "Tama," a cat owned by a store adjacent to Kishi Station, was appointed stationmaster. Visitors came from all over Japan to catch a glimpse of "Stationmaster Tama."
Currently, four types of sightseeing trains run on the Kishi River Line: the "Strawberry Train," the "Tama-Densha" Train, the "Umeboshi-Densha" train, and the "Tama DenshaMuseum, "train which debuted in December 2021, all of which can be boarded for a fare. In 2010, Kishi Station was renovated as "Tama Museum Kishi Station" with a cafe and store and is currently staffed by the Ultra Stationmaster "Nitama."
Tama-Densha Train DESIGNED BY EIJI MITOOKA + DON DESIGN ASSOCIATES
Inside the "Tama-Densha" train DESIGNED BY EIJI MITOOKA + DON DESIGN ASSOCIATES
“Tama Museum” Kishi Station DESIGNED BY EIJI MITOOKA + DON DESIGN ASSOCIATES
“Nitama Station Chief" works at Kishi Station.
Various drinks and snacks are sold at the "Tama Cafe."
二代玉站長很可愛，車站很有特色，販售的商品豐富多樣，咖啡廳的食物也都有小玉元素。可惜未能一睹小玉站長的風采，只能從照片中懷想。
小玉站長可愛逗人，深深地吸引著來自各地的遊客，貴志站旁邊有一家小玉商店，販售好多有關小玉的紀念品。
