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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