Nishiyama-Kōen Station Explained

Nishiyama-Kōen Station
Native Name:西山公園駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:1-8-5 Chōsenji-chō, Sabae, Fukui
Country:Japan
Coordinates:35.9519°N 136.1856°W
Operator:Fukui Railway
Line: Fukubu Line
Platforms:1 side platform
Tracks:1
Distance:6.0 km from
Code:F6
Status:Unstaffed
Opened:August 13, 1929
Former:Shimo-Sabae (until 1987)
Passengers:37
Pass Year:FY2015
Map Type:Japan

is a Fukui Railway Fukubu Line railway station located in the city of Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Lines

Nishiyama-Kōen Station is served by the Fukui Railway Fukubu Line, and is located 6.0 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of one ground-level side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station is unattended. However, during special events (such as Suribachiyaito and the Azalea Festival during Golden Week) the station is staffed during midday, and some express trains bound for Fukui-Ekimae make stops.

History

The station opened on August 13, 1929 as . It was renamed Nishiyama-Kōen Station on April 10, 1987.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 37 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[1]

Surrounding area

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://www.city.sabae.fukui.jp/about_city/tokeijoho/tokeisho-mokuji-3.html. ja:071 福鉄電車福武線乗降客数. Fukui Railway passenger figures (Fiscal 2015). 2017. Sabae City Government. Japan. Japanese. 2 July 2018.