撮り鉄活動から離れて数年、電車の運行情報の調べ方もすっかり忘れてしまったので、夕刻(16:00~17:00)の1時間程、行き当たりばったりでどのくらいの割合で315系が来るのか数えてみました。昔鉄道の運行情報を調べていた情報筋などすっかり忘れてしまったので肉弾戦です(笑)

結果⇒ 

 315系+313系 (1)

 313系 (2)

 211系+313系 (1)

 211系+211系 (1)

 211系+313系ホームライナー色 (2)

 でした。 315系は16:00ころに上って行った１本のみ。まだ新しい電車なので少ないですね。そして以外に多かった211系。まだ走っているうちにもう一度富士山や後継車両との２ショットを撮りたいな…。そして、今回は帰路のついでの撮影活動でしたが、久しぶりに電車へカメラを向けていたらなんだか昔の記憶が蘇って楽しかったです。

The 315 series EMU has begun replacing the aging 211 series trains on the JR Tōkaidō Main Line in the Shizuoka area.

After stepping away from railfan photography for several years, I realized I had completely forgotten how to check train operation schedules. So, during about one hour in the late afternoon (16:00–17:00), I decided to casually observe how often the new 315 series would appear—without any timetable information, relying purely on on-site observation.

Results:
• 315 series + 313 series: 1 train
• 313 series: 2 trains
• 211 series + 313 series: 1 train
• 211 series + 211 series: 1 train
• 211 series + 313 series (Home Liner color): 2 trains

During this one-hour period, only a single 315 series train appeared, heading outbound around 16:00. As a relatively new commuter train on the Tōkaidō Main Line, its operating frequency is still limited. Surprisingly, the 211 series was seen more often than expected.

While the 211 series is still in service, I hope to photograph it once more—ideally with Mount Fuji in the background, or together with its successor, the 315 series. This short photography session was simply part of my trip home, but pointing my camera at trains again after so many years brought back fond memories and reminded me how enjoyable railway photography can be.

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■富士川駅とその周辺について

富士川駅は、静岡県富士市に位置するJR東海道本線の駅で、富士山と富士川が近くに広がる落ち着いた地域への玄関口です。大規模な観光地ではありませんが、その分、混雑を避けてゆったりとした時間を過ごしたい方に適した場所です。

駅周辺には富士川の河川敷が広がり、天気の良い日には富士山を望む開放的な景色を楽しむことができます。また、東海道本線を走る列車と富士山を同時に眺められることから、鉄道ファンや写真愛好家にも知られています。

富士川駅は生活エリアに隣接しているため、散策の際は地域の方々への配慮を大切にしながら、静かな風景や日常の雰囲気を味わうのがおすすめです。富士市周辺で自然と鉄道、そして富士山を身近に感じたい旅行者にとって、素朴で魅力的な拠点となるでしょう。

Fujikawa Station is a small but convenient railway station located in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, along the JR Tōkaidō Main Line. It serves as a quiet gateway to the area where Mount Fuji and the Fujikawa River come together, offering visitors a calm atmosphere away from large tourist crowds.

The station provides easy access to nearby residential areas as well as scenic spots along the Fujikawa River, which is known for its wide riverbed and open views toward Mount Fuji on clear days. This area is especially popular among railway enthusiasts and photographers, as trains on the Tōkaidō Main Line can sometimes be captured together with Mount Fuji in the background.

While Fujikawa Station itself is not a major tourist hub, it works well as a starting point for exploring the eastern side of Fuji City. Local shops, walking routes, and riverbank paths can be found within a reasonable distance. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the scenery at a relaxed pace and to be mindful of local residents, as the area is primarily a residential community.

For travelers interested in Japanese railways, nature, and quieter landscapes near Mount Fuji, Fujikawa Station offers a simple and authentic experience.