Nihozu Station

仁保津駅
Nihozu Station in May 2012
General information
LocationOgōrikamigō Nihozu-kami, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi-ken, 754-0001
Japan
Coordinates34°7′43.84″N 131°24′55.34″E / 34.1288444°N 131.4153722°E / 34.1288444; 131.4153722
Owned by West Japan Railway Company
Operated by West Japan Railway Company
Line(s)     Yamaguchi Line
Distance4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Shin-Yamaguchi
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Connections
  • Bus stop
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened10 April 1972 (1972-04-10)
Passengers
FY2020383
Services
Preceding station Logo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West Following station
Kamigō Yamaguchi Line
Local
Ōtoshi
towards Masuda
Location
Nihozu Station is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Nihozu Station
Nihozu Station
Location within Yamaguchi Prefecture
Nihozu Station is located in Japan
Nihozu Station
Nihozu Station
Nihozu Station (Japan)

Nihozu Station (仁保津駅, Nihozu-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Lines

Nihozu Station is served by the JR West Yamaguchi Line, and is located 4.6 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Shin-Yamaguchi.

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The entrance to the station is located at the south end of the platform. A shelter and automatic ticket machine are also located there. The station is unattended.

History

Nihozu Station was opened on 10 April 1972. 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 383 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. Yamaguchi Prefecture Statistical Yearbook

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