Muroto (train)
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The Muroto was a limited express service in Japan operated by JR Shikoku. It ran from Tokushima to Mugi, and continued on from Mugi to Awa-Kainan as a Local service.
Kiha 185 series train on a Muroto service in May 2010
Shikoku
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Shikoku is the smallest of the four main islands of Japan. It is 225 kilometres long and between 50 and 150 kilometres wide. It has a population of 3.5 million, the least of Japan's four main islands.
Muroto (train)
…KiHa 185 series 2-car DMUs (1999 – 14 March 2025) The Muroto began as a semi express from Takamatsu to Mugi in Shikoku from 18 July 1962. From 5 March 1966, however, the name was used for express trains operating. From 13 March 1999, the name was used for limited express…
Mount Ishizuchi is the highest mountain in Shikoku.
Cape Ashizuri is at the southernmost tip of Shikoku.
Shimanto River
Seto Inland Sea