Ranking of “Scenic Stations” in Japanese Television Program Selection! Unexpectedly, the railway fans roast that the selection criteria were in a mess, which was simply fraud!

What kind of scene usually comes to mind when the word ‘stunning station’ appears in front of you? Recently, Asahi Television in Japan launched a ranking program with the theme of stunning stations, introducing 25 stations that are considered particularly worth visiting this autumn. The program aims to provide viewers with inspiration for autumn travel. However, once the program was broadcast, it immediately triggered extensive roast from railway enthusiasts.

The reason is that the so-called scenic stations do not only refer to thoseExquisite architectural design of the stationOrA station where you can see stunning sceneryIt also includes some stations that require a 15 minute bus ride to reach beautiful attractions. This makes railway fans marvel at how misleading it is!

The program produced a resounding slogan:25 Scenic Stations I Want to Visit This Autumn

However, it may sound like these stunning stations should be like the one shown in the pictureAodaijing Lake StationSimilarly, it is famous for the beauty of its own architecture or the stunning scenery of its location.

However, the actual situation is not like this. Many selected stations are not directly related to the architectural style of the station itself or the scenery seen from the station.

For example, ranking 25th on the leaderboard is a cable car station in Wakayama Prefecture –Koyama Station.

The reason why this station was selected is not because of its temple style architecture.

But it’s because taking a bus from here takes 15 minutes to reach the Koyasan area full of maple leaves and traditional temples.

Such selection criteria have made railway fans very dissatisfied, and they have expressed:How can a station that takes 15 minutes by car to see the beautiful scenery be considered a stunning station

In the program, such examples abound. For example, the 23rd ranked “Liujia Station”.

The reason for being selected is not because of the station itself, but because the program recommends taking a 12 minute bus from the station to enjoy the maple red scenery of Liujia Mountain.

Similarly, the 14th ranked Kanazawa Station

Although the drum gate in front of the station is quite distinctive, the program focuses on the “Jianliu Garden” that can be reached in 14 minutes by car from the station.

Of course, some stations were also selected in the program, known for their architectural aesthetics or beautiful landscapes for viewing. However, these stations often rank lower than railway fans’ expectations in the program.

For example, the “Three Major Car Window Landscapes in Japan” that offer a panoramic view of terraced fields and night sceneryAuntie StationOnly ranked 24th

For example, the famous coastal scenery “Xiatan StationOnly ranked 17th.

Railway fans have strongly criticized such selection results. A netizen expressed on social media that,Is this an introduction to the station or the nearest station to the attraction

Some even joked that this should be calledRanking of stations closest to scenic tourist destinations.

In fact, many people believe that such selection criteria are an unfair comparison of truly stunning stations and that the show does not take into account the feelings of real railway fans.

Some stations that fall behind in the rankings have actually gained widespread recognition from tourists for their scenery, such as the “Auntie Station” located in Nagano Prefecture, which offers a panoramic view of the fields and night sky. In the hearts of railway enthusiasts, it should be among the top.

The complete ranking selected by the program is like an incomplete consideration, as if it has not consulted ‘real railway fans’.

You said it’s a list of stunning stations, but you told me you have to take a bus for 15 minutes from the station

This entertaining station ranking list raises questions about whether it is a presentation of stunning scenery or just a gimmick topic?

By the way, this is the complete ranking of the scenic stations selected by the program

For those who love railway travel and scenic spots, what they may want is recommendations that are more faithful to their original appearance and can guide them to personally experience the beauty of natural scenery and station architecture.