Urasa Station (Joetsu Shinkansen) Urasa Station (Joetsu Shinkansen) is a railway station that provides a crucial connectivity point for local inhabitants and tourists alike. Situated in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata prefecture, this station serves as a vital stop along the Jōetsu Shinkansen, a high-speed shinkansen rail line, bridging Tokyo and Niigata. Expansive rice fields surround Urasa station, making for a scenic train ride in or out. The station area hosts the renowned International University of Japan, attracting students worldwide. Urasa is also widely recognized as a blessing for winter sports lovers due to its proximity to some of Japan's top ski resorts. The station itself consists of two platform tracks and caters to all kinds of travelers with passenger-friendly amenities such as elevators, restrooms, and ticket vending machines. [Text: @AI, Translation: @AI]