Okabana Station Explained

Okabana Station
Native Name:岡花駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Hongo, Hidaka, Takaoka-gun, Kōchi-ken 781-2153
Country:Japan
Operator: JR Shikoku
Line: Dosan Line
Distance:148.6 km from
Platforms:1 side platform
Tracks:1
Accessible:Yes - ramp leads up to platform
Code:K10
Status:Unstaffed
Passengers:126
Pass Year:FY2018
Map Type:Japan Kochi Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Okabana Station

is a passenger railway station located in the village of Hidaka, Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "K10".[1]

Lines

The station is served by JR Shikoku's Dosan Line and is located 145.7 km from the beginning of the line at .[2]

Layout

The station consists of a side platform serving a single track. There is no station building, only a weather shelter on the platform for waiting passengers. A ramp leads up to the platform from the access road.[3] [4]

Adjacent stations

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History

Okabana Station opened on 20 August 1960 as a new stop on the existing Dosan Line. At this time the station was operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR). With 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: Shikoku Railway Route Map. JR Shikoku. 25 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Okabana Station Timetable. JR Shikoku. 20 December 2017.
  3. Web site: 岡花. Okabana. 20 December 2017. hacchi-no-he.net.
  4. Web site: 岡花駅. Okabana Station. 20 December 2017. shikoku.org.uk.