Hayabusa Station, located in Tottori Prefecture, is a station on the Wakasa Railway’s Wakasa Line, located in Tatsuna, Mitsukichu, Yazu-cho, Yazu-gun, Tottori Prefecture.
This unmanned station functions as a local consignment station, with ticket sales outsourced to the shops in front of the station.
What is unique about this station is its close relationship with Suzuki’s GSX1300 Hayabusa motorcycle.
The Hayabusa Station Festival is held every year and is loved by motorcycle enthusiasts and railway fans.
In this article, we will introduce the charms of Hayabusa Station in detail.
Overview and characteristics of Hayabusa Station
Hayabusa Station is a station on the Wakasa Railway’s Wakasa Line, located in Tatsuna, Mitsukichu, Yazu-cho, Yazu-gun, Tottori Prefecture.
Although Hayabusa Station is an unmanned station, the shops in front of the station are outsourced to sell tickets, so it functions as a local consignment station.
The usage of the station has increased slightly year by year, and it plays an important role as a regional transportation hub.
The charm of “Hayabusa Station Festival”
The Hayabusa Station Festival is an annual event that motorcycle enthusiasts and railway fans look forward to.
Its origins date back to the August 6, 2008 issue of the motorcycle magazine Monthly Mr. Bike.
The magazine called ”August 8th Hayabusa Day” and called on owners of Suzuki’s large motorcycleSuzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa “to gather at Hayabusa Station“.
Like-minded riders gathered together, and Hayabusa Station established itself as a sacred place for falcon riders.
The event is sponsored by the Hayabusa Station Protection Association, which includes local volunteers. This event attracts motorcycle riders and railway fans from all over the country and is filled with fun activities and events.
The appeal of the Hayabusa Station Festival is that it not only allows motorcycle enthusiasts and railway fans to interact, but also contributes to the local community.
As a result, the Hayabusa Station Festival has become loved by many people, and has become even more grand every year.
Hayabusa wrapping train
Hayabusa Station is taking special initiatives to further enhance its unique charm.
As part of this effort, the “Hayabusa Wrapping Train” is being operated.
Its distinctive exterior is attracting attention.
The train is operated to spread the appeal of the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa all over the country, and is attracting attention from many motorcycle enthusiasts and railway fans.
The “Hayabusa Wrapping Train” has been redesigned since April 2021 with a design based on the third generation Suzuki Hayabusa.
Shop “Bike”
At Hayabusa Station, a shop called “Bike” opened in 2010. child
Here, Hayabusa Station goods, railway goods, Suzuki-approved Hayabusa goods, and even “sacred place pilgrimage certificates” are on sale.
You can purchase one to commemorate your visit to the station.
Basic information about Hayabusa Station
| Infomation | Hayabusa Station ■Location Fukui, Yazu-cho, Yazu-gun, Tottori Prefecture ■Website wakatetsu.co.jp（Wakasa Railway） |
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