Iyaguchi Station Explained

Iyaguchi Station
Native Name:祖谷口駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR Shikoku
Address:Shimokawa, Yamashiro Town, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture
Country:Japan
Distance: from
Platforms:1 side platform
Tracks:1
Parking:Available
Accessible:No - steps lead up to platform
Code:D24
Status:Unstaffed
Passengers:22
Pass Year:FY2019
Map Type:Japan Tokushima Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Iyaguchi Station

is a passenger railway station located in the city of Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D24".[1]

Lines

Iyaguchi Station is served by JR Shikoku's Dosan Line and is located 52.3 km from the beginning of the line at .[2]

Layout

The station, which is unstaffed, consists of a side platform serving a single tracks on a hillside. A flight of steps leads up to the platform from the access road. There is no station building but a log-style building at the base of the steps serves as a waiting room. A shelter is provided on the platform.[3]

History

Iyaguchi Station opened on 28 November 1935 when the then Kōchi Line was extended northwards from to and the line was renamed the Dosan Line. At this time the station was operated by Japanese Government Railways, later becoming Japanese National Railways (JNR). With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shikoku Railway Route Map. JR Shikoku. 25 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Iyaguchi Station Timetable. JR Shikoku. 14 December 2017.
  3. Web site: 祖谷口. Iyaguchi. 14 December 2017. hacchi-no-he.net.