Takaoka Station (Manyosen) Explained

The is a city tram station on the Takaoka Kidō Line located in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. This tram stop was created in order to service the shopping area between Katahara-machi and Otaya Avenue, and to service JR West's Takaoka Station.

It was called before the platform was relocated from the street to the first (i.e. ground) floor of the railway station building on March 29, 2014.

Name

Unlike other station names of the Manyōsen, the word "Station," which refers to the JR station, is a part of the name of the tram stop.^[1]

Structure

There are two platforms served by two tracks.^[2]

History

• April 10, 1948: Toyama Chihō Railway opens Chitetsu-Takaoka Station
• April 1, 1959: Station renamed Shin-Takaoka Station when the line is transferred to Kaetsunō Railway
• 1979: Station renamed Takaoka-Eki-mae Station
• April 1, 2002: Station becomes a part of Manyosen
• March 29, 2014: Station moves from the street to the current building.^[3]

Surrounding area

JR West Takaoka Station, terminus for the Jōhana and Himi Lines, is located right in front of this station.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 会社概要. Manyosen. April 1, 2014.
2. Web site: フロア・ショップガイド. Takaoka Station Building. April 1, 2014.
3. News: 富山）延伸の万葉線が出発式 高岡駅ビルオープン. 八田伸拓. March 30, 2014. April 1, 2014. Asahi Shimbun.