Chūō-Hirosaki Station | |
Native Name: | 中央弘前駅 |
Native Name Lang: | ja |
Address: | Yoshino-cho 1-6, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori-ken 036-8188 |
Country: | Japan |
Coordinates: | 40.5996°N 140.4727°W |
Operator: | Kōnan Railway |
Line: | Ōwani Line |
Distance: | 13.9 km from |
Platforms: | 1 side platform |
Status: | Staffed |
Opened: | January 26, 1952 |
Passengers: | 737 |
Pass Year: | FY2015 |
Map Type: | Japan Aomori Prefecture#Japan |
is a railway station in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator, Kōnan Railway Company. Chūō-Hirosaki Station stands as a gateway to the picturesque city, adorned with cherry blossoms in spring and a winter wonderland when snow blankets its surroundings. This station not only links travelers to Hirosaki's historic castle but also serves as a vibrant hub where modernity meets the timeless allure of traditional Japanese charm.
Chūō-Hirosaki Station is the northern terminal of the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line, and lies 13.9 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station.
Chūō-Hirosaki Station has one deadheaded side platform serving a single track. The small station building houses an izakaya-style soba restaurant.
Chūō-Hirosaki Station was opened on January 26, 1952. From April 1, 1997 it has been a kan'i itaku station, run by a group of retired employees from the Kōnan Railway Company.