Higashi-Hagi Station Explained

Higashi-Hagi Station
Native Name:東萩駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR West
Address:2997-3 Chintō Ōhirotsu, Hagi-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 758-0011
Country:Japan
Owned: West Japan Railway Company
Operator: West Japan Railway Company
Distance:572km (355miles) from
Platforms:1 side + 1 island platform
Tracks:3
Status:Staffed
Passengers:199
Pass Year:FY2020
Map Type:Japan Yamaguchi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Higashi-Hagi Station
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Mapframe-Zoom:17

is a passenger railway station located in the city of Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Lines

Higashi-Hagi Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 572.0 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform and one island platform. The station building is adjacent to the side platform and is connected to the island platform by a footbridge. The station is staffed.

History

Higashi-Hagi Station was opened on 1 November 1925 when the Japan Government Railways Mine Line was extended from Hagi Station. The line was further extended to Nago Station on 24 April 1929. This portion of the Mine Line was incorporated into the San'in Main Line in 1933. Freight operations were discontinued from 1 February 1963. The station building was rebuilt into a two-story reinforced concrete structure with white walls and reflecting a samurai residence in July 1973. With the privatization of the Japan National Railway (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). Freight operations were discontinued from 31 December 1983.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 199 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

There is an exit only on the west side of the station, which faces Hagi Rainbow Plaza, a facility that integrates a souvenir shop, a rental cycle, and a tourist hotel. In addition, high-rise condominiums are built in front of the station

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Kawashima, Reizo. 山陽・山陰ライン 全線・全駅・全配線 第6巻 広島東部・呉エリア. Sanyo/Sanin Line - All Lines, All Stations 6 east Hiroshima/Kure Area. Japanese. 2012. Kodansha. 978-4-06-295155-5.
  2. https://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/cms/a12500/nenkan-index/nenkan-index.html Yamaguchi Prefecture Statistical Yearbook