Aki-Kameyama Station (1936–2003) Explained

Aki-Kameyama Station
Native Name:安芸亀山駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Katsugi, Kabe-chō, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture
Country:Japan
Coordinates:34.5221°N 132.4598°W
Operator:JR West
Line:Kabe Line
Platforms:1 side platform
Tracks:1
Rebuilt:2017 (Station resited)
Map Type:Japan

is a closed railway station on the Kabe Line in Katsugi, Kabe-chō, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, formerly operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It closed on 1 December 2003 when operation of the line was discontinued/suspended between Kabe Station and Sandankyō Station.[1]

History

Station building

Aki-Kameyama Station is located on the north side of Hiroshima Prefectural Route 268. The station is high above the road, and accessible by a long staircase, and the back of the station building has a sign visible from the roadway.[2] It features one side platform capable of handling one line, and featuring an enclosed waiting area. The station was unmanned before this section of the Kabe Line was closed.

Surrounding area

The Ōta River is approximately 25 meters to the south of Aki-Kameyama Station. Ōno Shrine is located about 200 km from the station, and a small general store is located 100m west.

Highway access

Connecting lines

This information is historical as all stations on this part of the Kabe Line are currently suspended from regular service.

Kabe Line
  • Imaida StationAki-Kameyama StationKegi Station

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: 5 December 2023 . 旧戸河内駅、残るは表示板のモニュメントのみ 実は開通前から廃止検討の声も【廃線20年 可部線今昔】② . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231206071947/https://www.chugoku-np.co.jp/articles/-/392842 . 6 December 2023 . 2 February 2024 . . ja.
    2. Web site: http://ku-gyou.net/JR-W/aki-kameyama.html. ja:可部線 安芸亀山駅. 18 January 2007. 11 October 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20070105190127/http://ku-gyou.net/JR-W/aki-kameyama.html. 5 January 2007 . live. ja.