Jōhana Station Explained

Jōhana Station
Native Name:城端駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR West
Address:385 Koreyasu, Nanto-shi, Toyama-ken 939-1852
Country:Japan
Coordinates:36.5222°N 136.9017°W
Operator: JR West
Line: Jōhana Line
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Distance:29.9 km from
Structure:At grade
Status:Staffed
Passengers:256 daily
Pass Year:FY2015
Map Type:Japan

is a railway station on the Jōhana Line in city of Nanto, Toyama, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Lines

Jōhana Station is a terminus of the Jōhana Line, and is located 29.9 kilometers from the opposing end of the line at .

Layout

The station has two opposed ground-level side platforms serving two tracks, connected to the wooden station building by a level crossing. The station is staffed.

Platforms

History

The station opened on 31 October 1897. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR West.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 256 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[1]

Surrounding area

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.pref.toyama.jp/sections/1015/lib/almanac/almanac_27/_10/index.html. ja: 10-2 JR路線別旅客貨物輸送状況(1日平均). 2016. Toyama Prefectural Office. Japan. Japanese. 6 June 2017.