Nagato-Misumi Station Explained

Nagato-Misumi Station
Native Name:長門三隅駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR West
Address:1453, Misumishimo, Nagato-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 759-3803
Country:Japan
Owned: West Japan Railway Company
Operator: West Japan Railway Company
Distance:594.5km (369.4miles) from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Status:Unstaffed
Passengers:43
Pass Year:FY2020
Map Type:Japan Yamaguchi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Nagato-Misumi Station
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is a passenger railway station located in the city of Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Lines

Nagato-Misumi Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 594.5 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms, connected to the old wooden station building by a footbridge. The station is unattended.

History

Nagato-Misumi Station was opened on 3 November 1924 when the Japan Government Railways Mine Line was extended from Masaakishi Station (now Nagatoshi Station). The line was further extended to Hagi Station on 3 April 1925. The station building was destroyed by fire on 12 December 1932. This portion of the Mine Line was incorporated into the San'in Main Line on 24 February 1933. Freight operations were discontinued on 31 March 1977. With the privatization of the Japan National Railway (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan railway Company (JR West).

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 43 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

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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