Nozoki Station

Nozoki Station [希輪大; のぞき・げんだ] is a defunct railway station located in Megami, Uchi Prefecture. Owned by the prefectural government, it remains a popular sightseeing spot even after its closure in the late 1980s due to its name, which means 'wish' or 'hope'.
The station is considered an auspicious spot by locals; the original station building remains standing, and visitors will often paste cards and messages on the walls of the waiting room with wishes written on them. It is thought that doing this will make one's wish come true. Just outside the station is a large copper bell, called Nozoki-tsuno, which visitors are encouraged to ring before they leave for extra good luck.