Hikoneguchi Station Explained

Hikoneguchi Station
Native Name:彦根口駅
Native Name Lang:jp
Address:655 Nishinonamicho, Hikone-shi, Shiga-ken 522-0038
Country:Japan
Coordinates:35.2547°N 136.2583°W
Operator: Ohmi Railway
Line: Ohmi Railway Main Line
Distance:7.8 km from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Code:OR06
Opened:June 1, 1911
Former:Shinmachi (to 1917)
Passengers:438 daily
Pass Year:FY2019
Map Type:Japan Shiga Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Hikoneguchi Station

is a passenger railway station in located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Ohmi Railway.

Lines

Hikoneguchi Station is served by the Ohmi Railway Main Line, and is located 7.8 rail kilometers from the terminus of the line at Maibara Station.[1]

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected to the station building by a level crossing. The station building is unattended.

History

Hikoneguchi Station was opened as on June 1, 1911. It was renamed to its present name on January 1, 1917.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 634 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[2]

Surrounding area

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Terada, Hirokazu . データブック日本の私鉄 . Databook: Japan's Private Railways . Neko Publishing . July 2002 . Japan. 4-87366-874-3.
  2. Web site: https://www.city.hikone.lg.jp/kakuka/kikakushinko/3/4/6/2/4/R2/16563.html. ja:彦根市統計(令和2年版) 第10章 運輸および通信. Hikone City Statistics (Reiwa 2nd Year Edition) Chapter 10 Transportation and Communications. 2020. Hikone City. Japan. Japanese. 11 August 2021.