Kakumodani Station Explained

Kakumodani Station
Native Name:角茂谷駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Kakumodani, Ōtoyo-chō, Nagaoka-gun, Kōchi-ken 789-0321
Country:Japan
Operator: JR Shikoku
Line: Dosan Line
Distance:95.5 km from
Platforms:1 side platform
Tracks:1
Code:D34
Status:unstaffed
Passengers:8
Pass Year:FY2019
Map Type:Japan Kochi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Kakumodani Station

is a passenger railway station located in the town of Ōtoyo, Nagaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D34".[1]

Lines

The station is served by the JR Shikoku Dosan Line and is located 95.5 km from the beginning of the line at .[2]

Layout

The station, which is unstaffed, consists of a side platform serving a single track. There is a shelter on the platform and another small building behind the platform which serves as a waiting room.[3]

History

The station opened on 21 June 1930 as the terminus of the then Kōchi Line which had been extended northwards from . 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

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shikoku Railway Route Map. JR Shikoku. 25 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Kakumodani Station Timetable. JR Shikoku. 15 December 2017.
  3. Web site: 角茂谷. Kakumodani. 15 December 2017. hacchi-no-he.net.