Sotobō Line

The Sotobō Line (外房線, Sotobō-sen) is a railway line in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, on the eastern (i.e., outer) side of the Bōsō Peninsula. It connects Chiba Station in Chiba to Awa-Kamogawa Station in Kamogawa, passing through Ōamishirasato, Mobara, Chōsei, Ichinomiya, Isumi, Onjuku, and Katsuura. The line is connected to the Uchibō Line at both ends. South of Kazusa-Ichinomiya is single track, and north of Kazusa-Ichinomiya is double track.

Sotobō Line
Sotobō Line Wakashio limited express service, November 2017
Overview
LocaleChiba Prefecture
Termini
Stations27
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Operator(s)JR East
Depot(s)Chiba
History
Opened1896
Technical
Line length93.3 km (58.0 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Route map
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