Funatsu Station (Kihoku) Explained

Funatsu Station
Native Name:船津駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR Central
Address:456 Kamisato, Kihoku-machi, Kitamuro-gun, Mie-ken 519-3403
Country:Japan
Coordinates:34.1422°N 136.2286°W
Operator: JR Tōkai
Line: Kisei Main Line
Distance:112.2 km from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Structure:Ground level
Status:Unstaffed
Opened:19 December 1934
Passengers:68 daily
Pass Year:FY2019
Map Type:Japan Mie Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Funatsu Station

is a passenger railway station in located in the town of Kihoku, Kitamuro District, Mie Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tōkai).

Lines

Funatsu Station is served by the Kisei Main Line, and is located 112.2km (69.7miles) from the terminus of the line at Kameyama Station.

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected to the station building by a footbridge.The wooden station building dates from the original construction. However, normally only platform 1 is in use for bi-directional traffic.

Platforms

History

Funatsu Station opened on 19 December 1934 on the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) Kisei East Line. From 1941 to 1958, the also operated to this station. The JGR became the Japan National Railways (JNR) after World War 2, and the line was extended to Kuki Station by 12 January 1957. The line was renamed the Kisei Main Line on 15 July 1959. The station was absorbed into the JR Central network upon the privatization of the JNR on 1 April 1987. The station has been unattended since 31 March 2005.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 68 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[1]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/common/07/ci500002761.htm. ja:三重県統計書. Mie Prefectural Statistics. 2020. Mie Prefecture. Japan. Japanese. 11 August 2020.