Nichihara Station Explained

Nichihara Station
Native Name:日原駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR West
Address:Makurase, Tsuwano-cho, Kanoashi-gun, Shimane-ken 699-5207
Country:Japan
Owned: West Japan Railway Company
Operator: West Japan Railway Company
Distance:72.8km (45.2miles) from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Status:Staffed
Passengers:23
Pass Year:FY2020
Map Type:Japan Shimane Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Nichihara Station
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is a passenger railway station located in the town of Tsuwano, Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Lines

Nichihara Station is served by the JR West Yamaguchi Line, and is located 72.8 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms, connected with the station building by a level crossing. The station is staffed, and also contains the local post office and community center.

History

Nichihara Station was opened on 1 April 1923 when the Yamaguchi Line was extended between Tsuwano Station and Iwami Masuda Station (now: Masuda Station). 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 23 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://pref.shimane-toukei.jp/index.php?view=23457 Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook