Nishigahō Station Explained


Nishigahō Station
Native Name:西ヶ方駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Nishitosanishigahō, Shimanto-shi, Kōchi-ken 787-1602
Country:Japan
Operator: JR Shikoku
Line: Yodo Line
Distance:45.4 km from
Platforms:1 side platform
Tracks:1
Parking:Available
Bicycle:Bike shed
Accessible:Yes - ramp leads up to platform
Code:G35
Status:unstaffed
Passengers:10
Pass Year:FY2018
Map Type:Japan Kochi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Nishigahō Station

is a passengerrailway station located in the city of Shimanto, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "G35".[1] [2]

Lines

Nishigahō Station is served by JR Shikoku's Yodo Line, and is 45.4 kilometers from the starting point of then line at .[3]

Layout

The station, which is unstaffed, consists of a side platform serving a single track. There is no station building, only a shelter for waiting passengers. A ramp leads up from the access road to the platform. There is a toilet building next to the ramp and a bike shed is located across the access road.[1] [4] [5]

Adjacent stations

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History

The station opened on 26 March 1953 under the control of Japanese National Railways. After the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.

Surrounding area

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 西ヶ方. Nishigahō. 30 November 2017. yodosen-green.com.
  2. Web site: Shikoku Railway Route Map. JR Shikoku. 25 November 2017.
  3. Web site: Nishigahō Station Timetable. JR Shikoku. 30 November 2017.
  4. Web site: 西ヶ方. Nishigahō. 30 November 2017. hacchi-no-he.net.
  5. Web site: 西ヶ方駅. Nishigahō Station. 30 November 2017. sanyukai.sakura.ne.jp.