Iizaka Onsen Station Explained

Iizaka Onsen Station
Native Name:飯坂温泉駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:28, Iizaka-machi Aza Totsunashita, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima-ken 960-0201
Country:Japan
Distance:9.2 km from
Coordinates:37.8303°N 140.4547°W
Operator:Fukushima Transportation
Line:Iizaka Line
Platforms:2 bay platforms
Status:Staffed
Opened:March 23, 1927
Map Type:Japan Fukushima Prefecture#Japan

is a railway station located in the township of Iizaka in the city of Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan operated by Fukushima Kōtsū.

Lines

Iizaka Onsen Station is served by the Iizaka Line and is located 9.2 km from the starting point of the line at .

Station layout

Iizaka Onsen Station has two bay platforms serving a single bi-directional track. The station is staffed. Passengers generally disembark trains on the left-side platform and board from the right-side platform (left and right described when facing south (the direction of Fukushima Station)); however, during winter the left-side platform is used for both disembarking and boarding. The ground-level floor of the building contains a FamilyMart convenience store, a small vegetable shop, and a Fukushima Shinkin Bank ATM. The basement level contains the ticket gate and platforms, the station office, the waiting room, and toilets. Tickets are purchased via automated ticket machines, however tickets are checked manually by a station employee when a train's arrival/departure time is near. Generally, passengers are only allowed on the platforms when a train is present.

History

The station commenced operations on March 23, 1927. From 1908 to 1967, Fukushima Kōtsū Iizaka East Line's was a five-minute walk away, but it was shut down when the Iizaka East line closed. Iizaka Onsen Station's building was renovated in 2010, and the new look was revealed on December 20, 2010.

Surrounding area

The station is located next to the Surikami River.

See also