Nichihara Station

日原駅
Nichihara in October 2007
General information
LocationMakurase, Tsuwano-cho, Kanoashi-gun, Shimane-ken 699-5207
Japan
Coordinates34°31′57.55″N 131°49′54.79″E / 34.5326528°N 131.8318861°E / 34.5326528; 131.8318861
Owned by West Japan Railway Company
Operated by West Japan Railway Company
Line(s)     Yamaguchi Line
Distance72.8 km (45.2 mi) from Shin-Yamaguchi
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Connections
  • Bus stop
Other information
StatusStaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened1 April 1924 (1924-04-01)
Passengers
FY202023
Services
Preceding station Logo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West Following station
Aonoyama
towards Shin-Yamaguchi
 Yamaguchi Line
Local
 Aohara
towards Masuda
Location
Nichihara Station is located in Shimane Prefecture
Nichihara Station
Nichihara Station
Location within Shimane Prefecture
Nichihara Station is located in Japan
Nichihara Station
Nichihara Station
Nichihara Station (Japan)

Nichihara Station (日原駅, Nichihara-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Tsuwano, Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Lines

Nichihara Station is served by the JR West Yamaguchi Line, and is located 72.8 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Shin-Yamaguchi.

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms, connected with the station building by a level crossing. The station is staffed, and also contains the local post office and community center.

Platforms

1 ■      Yamaguchi Line for Tsuwano and Yamaguchi
2 ■      Yamaguchi Line for Masuda

History

Nichihara Station was opened on 1 April 1923 when the Yamaguchi Line was extended between Tsuwano Station and Iwami Masuda Station (now: Masuda Station). With the privatization of the Japan National Railway (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 23 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kawashima, Reizo (2012). 山陽・山陰ライン 全線・全駅・全配線 第6巻 広島東部・呉エリア [Sanyo/Sanin Line - All Lines, All Stations 6 east Hiroshima/Kure Area] (in Japanese). Kodansha. ISBN 978-4-06-295155-5.
  2. ↑ Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook

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