The line lost two bridges in a typhoon in early september 2005. The damages were so severe, that the railway company decided to close the railway. However, there are plans to re-open the part closest to Takachiho as tourist railway.
Nobeoka - Makimine (29.1 km) - Closed officially Sep 6, 2007.
Makimine - Takachiho (20.9 km) - Closed officially Dec 28, 2008.