‘Global Boiling’ weather doesn’t necessarily make landscape prettier, but here in quite rugged terrain the snow does.

“The Ōito Line(大糸線, Ōito-sen) is a local railway line connecting Matsumoto Station(松本駅) in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, with Itoigawa Station(糸魚川駅) in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture. The northern section between Minami-Otari Station (南小谷駅, Otari Village, Azumino District) and Itoigawa Station is operated by JR West. The northern section of the Ōito Line runs along the Himekawa River, offering stunning scenic views, including beautiful snowy landscapes in winter.”