Bijutsukantoshokanmae Station Explained

Bijutsukantoshokanmae Station
Native Name:美術館図書館前駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:3-5, Moriai-cho Aza Utena, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima-ken 960-8003
Country:Japan
Distance:1.4 km from
Coordinates:37.7669°N 140.4555°W
Operator:Fukushima Transportation
Line:Iizaka Line
Platforms:1 island platform
Connections:Bus stop
Status:Staffed
Opened:13 April 1924
Former:Moriai (until 1991)
Map Type:Japan Fukushima Prefecture#Japan

is a railway station in the city of Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan operated by Fukushima Kōtsū. The station's name translates to "In Front of the Art Museum and Library", as it is the station that serves the Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art and the Fukushima Prefectural Library.

Lines

Bijutsukantoshokanmae Station is served by the Iizaka Line and is located 1.4 km from the starting point of the line at .

Station layout

Bijutsukantoshokanmae Station has a single island platform connected to the station building by a level crossing at the end of the platform. It is staffed in the morning and evening. There is a proof-of-departure ticket machine, a restroom, a beverage vending machine, and a bench located at the station.

Platforms

History

Bijutsukantoshokanmae Station was opened on April 13, 1924 along with the opening of the as . In 1942, due to the section of track between and Moriai being changed to dedicated tramway track, and Moriai stations were shut down. Moriai Station was reopened in a new location. It was renamed to its present name in 1991.

Surrounding area

See also