Shishikui Station | |
Native Name: | 宍喰駅 |
Native Name Lang: | ja |
Address: | Kubo, Kaiyō-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima-ken 775-0502 |
Country: | Japan |
Operator: | Asa Kaigan Railway |
Line: | Asatō Line |
Distance: | 7.6 km from |
Platforms: | 1 side platform |
Tracks: | 1 |
Structure: | Elevated |
Parking: | Available |
Bicycle: | Available |
Accessible: | Yes - elevator to platform |
Code: | AK29 |
Status: | Staffed ticket window/travel centre |
Passengers: | 38 |
Pass Year: | FY2011 |
Map Type: | Japan Tokushima Prefecture#Japan |
Map Dot Label: | Shishikui Station |
is a passenger railway station located in the town of Kaiyō, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the third-sector Asa Kaigan Railway and bears the station number "TK29".[1]
Shishikui Station is served by the Asatō Line and is located 7.6 km from the terminus of the line at . Only local trains stop at the station.[2]
The station consists of a side platform serving an elevated track. An unused siding runs alongside but is not connected to the main track. The station building within the elevated structure houses a waiting area and a ticket window. This also doubles as a travel centre and acts as an agent for various types of travel tickets including those for JR Shikoku. The platform has a small shelter for waiting passengers and can be accessed by steps or an elevator. Car and bicycle parking is available and bike rentals are offered.[3] [4] [5]
Just south of the station, a siding branches off the track and leads to the depot of the Asa Kaigan railway.[5]
The station was opened on 26 March 1992 by the third sector Asa Kaigan Railway as the only intermediate station along the three station Asatō Line.[6]
In fiscal 2011, the station was used by an average of 38 passengers daily.[6]