Uenohara Station North Exit / Spring Water and Stone Wall

Uenohara Station is situated in a highly constrained location, "mid-slope to directly below the terrace cliff" on the north bank of the Katsura River. The north exit is closer to the terrace surface (the elevated urban area), while the south exit is closer to the lowlands (the valley floor). The difference in elevation between the two sides can be experienced firsthand by walking around, demonstrating how topography determines transportation and the shape of the town, with the station itself serving as a teaching tool.