Abandoned railroads and abandoned roads are what remain after the demise of a railroad or road. Many enthusiasts visit these famous spots to catch a glimpse of the scenery that once existed. There is a precious place in Hokkaido where such romantic "abandoned railways" and "abandoned roads" intersect.

This is a place that satisfies both lovers of abandoned railway lines and abandoned roads.

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The photo shows the remains of an abandoned railway line stretching straight vertically, and the remains of an abandoned road crossing it diagonally, overlapping it. The photo, which evokes the history of each, has attracted more than 15,000 likes on social networking sites, with comments such as "Is this the best?", "I want to go there", and "It's a typical Hokkaido view.

The place where "abandoned railway" and "abandoned road" intersected was located in Teshio Town, Hokkaido.

The author is a master pedestrian who has explored more than 700 abandoned railway sites throughout Japan. The location in the photo is at the intersection of the abandoned Haboro Line and the old National Route 40 in Teshio Town facing the Sea of Japan in the north of Hokkaido. The route of National Route 40 was changed and abandoned following the replacement of the Teshio Ohashi Bridge, and the overpass seems to have been removed," said the walking train expert.

The former Teshio Ohashi Bridge, which was abandoned due to construction work to switch traffic

The walking train expert had been looking for the abandoned Haboro line about 10 years ago, and this year he was finally able to visit the entire line, which he had not been able to find at the time. However, about 10 years ago, Route 40 had not yet been abandoned, and it was only in the last few years that he was able to see the scenery described in this post.

Abandoned railway tracks in Hokkaido that many people visit.

The walking railway expert has also visited many other abandoned railway tracks in Hokkaido. His website has a huge record of his explorations, and you can see many photos of the sites.

Mitsubishi Mining Ashibetsu Mine Dedicated Railway

Esashi Line

Mitsui Mining Naegae Dedicated Railway

Through these photos, you can imagine the scenery that once existed there and think about the activities of the people of that time.