Hōraioka Station Explained

Hōraioka Station
Native Name:ほうらい丘駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Sakamotohonmachi, Ōtsu-shi, Shiga-ken 520-0116
Country:Japan
Operator:Hieizan Railway
Line:Sakamoto Cable
Distance:0.3 km from
Platforms:1 side
Opened:April 2, 1984
Map Type:Japan Shiga Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Hōraioka Station

is a funicular railway station located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway company Hieizan Railway.

Lines

Hōraioka Station is a station of the Sakamoto Cable, and is 0.3 kilometers from the terminus of the line at . The train will stop only when it is notified in advance or when there is a call from the telephone installed at the station, and it usually passes.

Station layout

The station consists of a single side platform with no station building. Due to the not-so-steep slope of 160 ‰ in the vicinity, the platform is sloped rather than stepped.

History

Hōraioka Station was opened on April 2, 1984

Surrounding area

The station is located in dense forest with no road access, as the mountain paths to the station are usually blocked by called trees and debris. On alighting at this station, passengers have no choice but to return to the next train.

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