Shiwaguchi Station Explained

Shiwaguchi Station
Native Name:志和口駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR West
Address:Asakita, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Country:Japan
Operator:JR West
Line:Geibi Line
Opened:April 28, 1915

is a JR West Geibi Line station located in Ibara, Shiraki-chō, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The "Shiwa" in the name derives from the nearby Shiwa-chō, Higashihiroshima, despite there being no shuttle bus or other connection between the two locations. This station should not be confused with other stations of similar-sounding name on the Geibi Line: Shimowachi, Shiomachi, and Shiwachi. Even though Shiwaguchi Station is an express stop station, the Miyoshi Liner does not stop here due to lack of passengers using the station.

History

Station building and platforms

Shiwaguchi Station features one raised island platform, capable of handling two lines simultaneously. The station building is a prominent one-story concrete building which includes a Ticket Machine the train station was staffed until 2018 they also had a Station Cat until 2018.

Environs

Two convenience stores are located directly across from the station. The Shiwaguchi Station Bus Stop is located near the station.

Highway access

Connecting lines

All lines are JR West lines.

Geibi Line
  • Miyoshi Express
  • Mukaihara StationShiwaguchi StationShimofukawa Station
  • Commuter Liner/Local
  • Ibaraichi StationShiwaguchi StationKamimita Station

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    34.5546°N 132.658°W