Oomisaki Station

Overview

Oomisaki Station is a station on the Shimabara Railway in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Its location facing the Ariake Sea is its defining feature. The station building is simple yet open, offering magnificent views of the Ariake Sea from the platform. The contrast of the orange sky and sea at sunset is particularly beautiful, attracting many tourists to stop and take photos. Known as the 'station closest to the sea in Japan', its sea-facing platform feels as though it's built on the water itself. Oomisaki Station is popular not just as a railway station, but also as a tourist spot. A 'Wishing Spot' has been set up at the station, where visitors can tie up yellow handkerchiefs with their wishes, warming the hearts of all who visit. The yellow handkerchiefs are part of the "Shiawase no Kiiroi Ressha Oukoku" (Kingdom of Happy Yellow Trains) project, a local revitalization initiative launched by the Shimabara Railway in 2015. The sight of people tying up handkerchiefs with their wishes is truly heartwarming. In recent years, Oomisaki Station has become increasingly popular as a filming location for commercials, further spreading awareness of its beautiful scenery. In April 2021, a commercial for Kirin Beverage's "Kirin Lemon Muto" (Kirin Lemon Unsweetened) was filmed there, and in June 2022, a commercial for McDonald's Japan's "McShake Calpis" was also filmed at the station. Through these commercials, the beauty of Oomisaki Station has become widely known, leading to an increase in tourism. Oomisaki Station is a place known for its magnificent view of the Ariake Sea, the heartwarming tradition of yellow handkerchiefs, and its appearances in commercials. Be sure to visit!