Niseko Station Explained

Niseko Station
Native Name:ニセコ駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR Hokkaido
Address:Chuodori, Niseko
Borough:Hokkaido Prefecture
Country:Japan
Coordinates:42.8095°N 140.6851°W
Line:Hakodate Main Line
Distance: from
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Structure:At grade
Code:S25
Website:Kan'i itaku ticket window
Map Type:Japan Hokkaido#Japan

is a railway station on the Hakodate Main Line in Niseko, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is operated by JR Hokkaido and has the station number "S25".[1]

Lines

The station is served by the Hakodate Main Line and is located 179.6 km from the start of the line at . Both local and the Rapid Niseko Liner services stop at the station.[2]

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks at grade. Niseko Station is a simple consignment station, administered by Kutchan Station, and operated by Niseko association of sightseeing. Ordinary tickets, express tickets, and reserved-seat tickets for all JR lines are on sale.(Kan'i itaku station)

Platforms

1Hakodate Main LineFor Oshamanbe and Hakodate
2Hakodate Main LineFor Kutchan and Otaru

History

The station was opened on 15 October 1904 by the private Hokkaido Railway as an intermediate station during a phase of expansion when its track from to was extended to link up with stretches of track further north to provide through traffic from Hakodate to . At that time, its name was . On 15 December 1905, its name was changed to . After the Hokkaido Railway was nationalized on 1 July 1907, Japanese Government Railways (JGR) took over control of the station. On 12 October 1909 the station became part of the Hakodate Main Line. On 1 April 1968, Japanese National Railways (JNR), the successor of JGR, renamed the station to Niseko. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Hokkaido.

Surrounding area

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JR Hokkaido Route Map. JR Hokkaido. 21 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Hakodate Main Line - Kutchan - Niseko - Rankoshi Station Timetable. JR Hokkaido. 20 February 2018.