norikata 乗り方

Ōwani Line

Chuo-Hirosaki 中央弘前駅

ちゅうおうひろさき

Show the driver: going to Chuo-Hirosaki

StaffedTicket machineToilet outside stationWindow 6:30–22:10P
StaffingStaffed P
Ticket window6:30–22:10 P
Ticket machineYes P
ToiletsOutside station P
WheelchairYes P
ElevatorNo P
Platform slopeYes P
Multipurpose toiletOutside station (駅構外) P
IC cards (Suica etc.)Not accepted P
Credit card touchNot confirmed
OperationOne-man train Pワンマン: the driver collects fares
Where you payOn board P
Delays & suspensionsLive status →Shown on the top page; Japanese only; delays of over 30 minutes and cancellations
Step-free accessStation list → PSome stations have no platform slope and cannot be used in a wheelchair, and in winter some need a helper because the boarding plates between tracks are removed; check the per-station table. Every train carries a portable ramp, and trains are driver-only, so travel with a carer.
IC cards and payment in detail

IC cards (Suica etc.) are not accepted on this operator's trains. P

ＩＣカード乗車券はご利用になれません。

How to ride from here P

Getting on

  1. Buy a ticket to your destination at the ticket machine.
  2. Have the ticket punched at the gate, then wait on the platform.
  3. Press the red button beside the door and board. The middle doors do not open.

Getting off

  1. Press the button inside the car and get off. The middle doors do not open.
  2. At the gate, hand your ticket to the staff member. If you hold a 整理券, show it and pay the fare.

Departures from here E

Timetable for Tue 2026-10-13.

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Timetable for Sat 2026-10-17.

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Timetable for Sun 2026-10-18.

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Owani 大鰐06:4021:3016
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Route guides from Chuo-Hirosaki EP

Passes valid on the lines at Chuo-Hirosaki 4 P

Day passes, regional passes and special tickets that include the lines at Chuo-Hirosaki, cheapest first. Prices and rules change: check the official page before you buy.

Students See validity · Discount ticket

Kōnan Railway Treasure Ticket (flat fares for pupils and students)

弘南鉄道トレジャーチケット · Kōnan Railway

¥0 Primary school pupil, per ride · ¥100 Junior high school student, per ride · ¥200 High school student, per ride

Per ride. Ōwani Line: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027. Kōnan Line: 1 Jul – 31 Aug 2026 and 23 Dec 2026 – 13 Jan 2027 only.

Anyone can buy See validity · Discount ticket

Wanisapo (Kōnan Railway ¥100 return-fare ticket)

弘南鉄道生活応援きっぷ「わにサポ」 · Kōnan Railway

¥100 Return fare after visiting a partner facility

For the return trip after a visit to a partner facility (hospitals, Hirosaki Brick Warehouse Museum, shops and others), which stamps it and writes the date. Usable all day, first to last train.

Anyone can buy 1 day · Unlimited rides

Daikokusama Ticket (Kōnan Railway One-Day Pass)

大黒様きっぷ（弘南鉄道一日乗車券） · Kōnan Railway

¥1,000 Adult · ¥500 Child

One day, first to last train. Digital (QUICK TRIP) version: buy up to 7 days ahead; valid for the one day you start it.

Anyone can buy 2 days · Unlimited rides

Tsugaru Free Pass (digital)

津軽フリーパス（デジタルフリーパス） · JR East

¥2,620 Adult · ¥1,310 Child (6–11) ¥1,310/day

2 days.

Wheelchair assistance

Wheelchair assistance: contact a staffed station or the head office sales section (本社営業課) at least 2 days before travel.

Tel. 0172-44-3136

P Operator accessibility page.

Sources checked 2026-10-07 · review: draft_unreviewed

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