The Oito Line is a 105.4 km long line connecting Matsumoto Station in Nagano Prefecture to Itoigawa Station in Niigata Prefecture. The 70.1 km route between Matsumoto Station and Minami-Kotani Station, which is under the jurisdiction of JR East, is well-known as a stop for customers visiting the mountain climbing and snow resort areas represented by Shinano-Omachi and Hakuba. The "Super Azusa" limited express train runs directly from Shinjuku Station, and the line is also used as a commuter and school route in the Matsumoto area. From the driving scenery, you can experience the changing scenery of Shinshu from winter to spring with the magnificent snow-capped Northern Alps, cherry blossoms along the tracks, and rice paddies filled with water for the summer.
Highlights
- Azusa River Railroad Bridge / Shimatakamatsu to Azusa Bridge
　Cross the Azusa River flowing from the Northern Alps. - Northern Alps / Azumi-Kutsugake~Shinano-Tokiwa
　You will enjoy the contrast between winter and spring with the snow-capped Northern Alps and beautifully blooming cherry blossoms.
[Shinano-Omachi Station
　Shinano-Omachi Station is the gateway to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, a mountain tourism route that runs through the Northern Alps to Toyama. The station, with its hut-like station building, rail bridge, and spacious interior, conveys the bustle of the area.　
Route information
- Section: Oito Line Matsumoto→Minami-Otari Outbound
- Total length: 70.1 km
- Number of stations: 33
- Safety equipment: ATS-Ps
Train schedules that can be operated
- Train number: 5329M
- Type/Destination: Local Train to Minami-Otari
- Station section that can be operated: Matsumoto to Minami-Otari
- Type of train: Series 211, 3 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Matsumoto Crew Supervisory Center
- Train number: 3113M
- Type/Destination: Local Train to Hotaka
- Station section that can be operated: Matsumoto to Hotaka
- Type of train: Series 211, 3 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Matsumoto Crew Supervisory Center
- Train number: 3241M
- Type/Destination: Local Train to Shinano-Omachi
- Station section that can be operated: Matsumoto to Shinano-Omachi
- Type of train: Series 211, 3 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Matsumoto Crew Supervisory Center
