Kita-Karuizawa Station Explained

Kita-Karuizawa Station
Native Name:北軽井沢駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Naganohara, Agatsuma, Gunma Prefecture
Country:Japan
Coordinates:36.4663°N 138.5898°W
Line:Kusakaru Electric Railway Line
Distance:25.8 km from Shin-Karuizawa Station
Platforms:2
Tracks:2
Status:Staffed
Opened:15 June 1918
Closed:25 April 1960
Map Type:Japan Gunma Prefecture#Japan

was a railway station in the city of Naganohara, Gunma, Japan, operated by the private railway operating company Kusakaru Electric Railway [ja].

Overview

On 15 June 1918, this station was established as Jizogawa Station.[1] In 1927, this station was renamed Kita-Karuizawa Station from Jizogawa Station. This station was closed on 25 April 1960 since stations in between Joshu-Mihara Station and Shin-Karuizawa Station of Kusakaru Electric Railway Line was discontinued due to multiple disasters by typhoon.

Chronicle

Surrounding area

Asama Farm is located near this station. Mount Asama is visible to the south-west from this station.

Others

On 29 November 2006, this station building was registered as Tangible Cultural Property (Japan) by Agency of Cultural Affairs.[4] [5] Presently, this building is opened for free during the summer.

Adjacent stations

Kusakaru Electric Railway
  • Yuzawa Station - kita-Karuizawa Station - Agatsuma Station

    Bus routes

    The bus terminal is located in front of the former station building.

    See also

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. 青木、三宅『軽便鉄道』p. 100
    2. 「軽便鉄道停留場設置」『官報』1918年6月22日
    3. 「地方鉄道臨時停留場ヲ常設停留場ニ変更」『官報』1919年10月03日
    4. http://blog.livedoor.jp/tetsudoseinen/archives/52049878.html 草軽電鉄の記憶 : 草軽の写真展がはじまりました。
    5. https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/2970161/blog/42708976/ 旧草軽電鉄 北軽井沢駅