Kimmeiji Station Explained

Kimmeiji Station
Native Name:欽明路駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR West
Address:1529-7, Kuga-machi Nakanoguchi,, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 742-0344
Country:Japan
Coordinates:34.1042°N 132.1015°W
Owned: West Japan Railway Company
Operator: West Japan Railway Company
Distance:15.2km (09.4miles) from
Platforms:1 side platform
Tracks:1
Status:Unstaffed
Passengers:26
Pass Year:FY2020
Map Type:Japan Yamaguchi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Kinmeiji Station
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Mapframe-Zoom:14

is a passenger railway station located in the city of Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1] It is located in the rural northeastern part of Kuga.

Lines

Kinmeiji Station is served by the JR West Gantoku Line, and is located 15.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. There is no station building, but only a small prefabricated shed used as a waiting room. The station is unattended.

History

Kinmeiji Station was opened on 27 September 1990 by local petition.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 26 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

See also

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Kawashima, Reizo. 山陽・山陰ライン 全線・全駅・全配線 第6巻 広島東部・呉エリア. Sanyo/Sanin Line - All Lines, All Stations 6 east Hiroshima/Kure Area. Japanese. 2012. Kodansha. 978-4-06-295155-5.
  2. https://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/cms/a12500/nenkan-index/nenkan-index.html Yamaguchi Prefecture Statistical Yearbook