Shinrin-Kōen Station (Hokkaido) Explained

Shinrin-Kōen Station
Native Name:森林公園駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Country:Japan
Operator: JR Hokkaido
Line: Hakodate Main Line
Distance:298.5 km from
Platforms:2 island platforms
Tracks:2
Status:Staffed
Code:A05
Passengers:4,128 daily
Pass Year:FY2014
Map Type:Japan

is a railway station on the Hakodate Main Line in Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). The station is numbered "A05".[1]

The station takes its name from the Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park, located 20 minutes' walking distance from the station.

Lines

Shinrin-Kōen Station is served by the Hakodate Main Line.

Station layout

The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks. The station has automated ticket machines, automated turnstiles which accept Kitaca,[2] and a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

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History

Shinrin-Kōen Station opened on 20 September 1984.[4]

Surrounding area

See also

External links

43.0564°N 141.4814°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JR Hokkaido Route Map. 2016-11-19. Hokkaido Railway Company. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161207145544/http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/english/ttable/route_map.pdf. 2016-12-07.
  2. Web site: Service Range Kitaca. 2016-11-19. JR Hokkaido. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161119183456/http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/english/kitaca/p02.html. 2016-11-19.
  3. Web site: JR Hokkaido Railway Lines in Sapporo Area. 2016-11-19. Hokkaido Railway Company.
  4. Book: ja: 日本国有鉄道停車場一覧 . JNR Station Directory . Japanese National Railways . 1985 . Japan . 184. 4-533-00503-9.