Ichibataguchi Station Explained

Ichibataguchi Station
Native Name:一畑口駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:379-3Kozakai-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 691-0074
Country:Japan
Operator: Ichibata Electric Railway
Line: Kita-Matsue Line
Distance:17.5km (10.9miles) from
Platforms:1 side + 1 island platform
Tracks:3
Structure:at grade
Code:13
Status:Unstaffed
Former:Kozakainada (to 1944)
Passengers:103 daily
Pass Year:FY 2019
Map Type:Japan Shimane Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Ichibataguchi Station
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Mapframe-Zoom:17

is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway.[1]

Lines

Ichibataguchi Station is served by the Kita-Matsue Line, and is located 17.5 kilometers from the terminus of the line at . Only local trains stop at this station.[2] The Kita-Matsue Line previously extended northwards to Ichibata Yakushi. However, this section of rail was closed in 1944 and disassembled in 1960 due to it being designated as an "unnecessary railway", making this station a switchback.

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform and one island platform connected by a level crossing. The station is unattended.

Adjacent stations

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History

Ichibataguchi Station was opened on 4 February 1915 as . It was renamed 10 December 1944 to its present name.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 103 passengers daily.[3]

Surrounding area

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Terada, Hirokazu. 日本のローカル私鉄2000. Local Private Railways in Japan, 2000. Japanese. 2000. Neko Press. 4-87366-207-9.
  2. Web site: Service Routes . Ichibata Electric Railway . 29 April 2019.
  3. https://pref.shimane-toukei.jp/index.php?view=23457 Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook