By 日本の車窓と駅の風景。Train window is my screen

This video captures the departure of a train from Kotoden Kawaramachi Station (琴電瓦町駅) on the Kotoden Kotohira Line in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture. Kotoden, or Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad, is a prominent private railway operator in the region, providing convenient transportation across Kagawa.

The Kotoden Kotohira Line connects Takamatsu to the famous Kotohira (琴平), home to the revered Kotohira Shrine (金刀比羅宮) – a major Shinto shrine nestled on the slopes of Mount Zozu. This line is popular among both tourists and locals, offering scenic views of the Kagawa landscape on the way to one of Japan's most iconic spiritual sites.

Kotoden Kawaramachi Station serves as an important interchange point for Kotoden’s railway network, linking the Kotohira, Shido, and Nagao Lines. The station is a bustling hub in Takamatsu and is located near the city’s major commercial areas, making it a convenient access point for travelers. This video provides a glimpse of the train’s interior and platform, offering a real-time experience of boarding the Kotoden Kotohira Line.

For those exploring Kagawa, taking the Kotoden railway is a comfortable and efficient way to visit destinations like Ritsurin Garden (栗林公園) in Takamatsu or the historic Konpira Shrine in Kotohira. This journey allows visitors to experience both urban convenience and rural charm in one trip.