Shishiori-Karakuwa Station Explained

Shishiori-Karakuwa Station
Native Name:鹿折唐桑駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Kamihigashigawa 2, Kesennuma, Miyagi
Country:Japan
Operator: JR East
Line: Ōfunato Line
Platforms:1 side platform
Opened:19 March 1932
Closed:11 March 2011
Former:Shishiori (until 1985)
Other Services Header:Former services
Map Type:Japan

was a JR East railway station located in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The station was destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has now been replaced by a provisional bus rapid transit line.

Lines

Shishiori-Karakuwa Station was served by the Ōfunato Line, and is located 64.2 rail kilometers from the terminus of the line at Ichinoseki Station.

Station layout

Shishiori-Karakuwa Station had a single side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station was unattended.

History

Shishiori-Karakuwa Station opened on 19 March 1932 as . It was renamed to its present name on 1 November 1986. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japan National Railways (JNR) on April 1, 1987. The station was completely destroyed by the 11 March 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

Surrounding area