Matsuoka Station Explained

Matsuoka Station
Native Name:松岡駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:1 Matsuoka-Shinmei, Eiheiji-machi, Yoshida-gun, Fukui-ken 910-1117
Country:Japan
Coordinates:36.094°N 136.3019°W
Operator:Echizen Railway
Line: Katsuyama Eiheiji Line
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Distance:8.4 km from
Code:E10
Status:Staffed
Opened:February 11, 1914
Map Type:Japan

is an Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line railway station located in the town of Eiheiji, Yoshida District, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Lines

Matsuoka Station is served by the Katsuyama Eiheiji Line, and is located 8.4 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing. The station is staffed. The wooden station building is protected by the government as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.[1]

History

Matsuoka Station was opened on February 11, 1914. Operations were halted from June 25, 2001. The station reopened on July 20, 2003 as an Echizen Railway station.

Surrounding area

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 文化遺産データベース「えちぜん鉄道松岡駅本屋」 . Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan . 2015-11-29.