A Station Deep in Isolation
Hidden 40 meters below ground in Niigata, Tsutsuishi Station feels like a relic from a dystopian novel. Built in 1969, its damp, shadowy tunnels lead to platforms accessible only by navigating 290 steps, with no lifts or escalators to assist weary travelers.
Bleak Waiting Rooms
The waiting areas, cold even in summer, are concrete chambers reminiscent of a bunker. In winter, the icy temperatures amplify their starkness, while hollow announcements echo eerily through the space, heightening the feeling of desolation.
Winds of Nowhere
High-speed trains rushing through the station create hurricane-like winds, forcing the installation of heavy metal doors. This feature, coupled with the dim lighting and oppressive atmosphere, evokes the sensation of being trapped in a post-apocalyptic refuge.
A Dystopian Journey
Dark, cold, and haunting, Tsutsuishi feels more like a prison than a public transport hub. Yet its dystopian aura is strangely compelling, drawing visitors to experience its haunting isolation before stepping back into the light above.
Hidden 40 meters below ground in Niigata, Tsutsuishi Station feels like a relic from a dystopian novel. Built in 1969, its damp, shadowy tunnels lead to platforms accessible only by navigating 290 steps, with no lifts or escalators to assist weary travelers.🧵1/4👇 pic.twitter.com/IREJ6XhZu1
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