Wadamisaki Station Explained

Wadamisaki Station
Native Name:和田岬駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Type: station
station
Address:Hyōgo, Kōbe, Hyōgo
Country:Japan
Platforms:1 side platform (JR West)
1 island platform (Kaigan Line)
Tracks:3
Code:K06 (Kobe Municipal Subway)
Opened:1890 (JR West)
7 June 2001 (Kobe Municipal Subway)
Map Type:Japan Kobe#Japan Hyogo Prefecture#Japan

is a railway station in Hyogo-ku, Kobe, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Kobe Municipal Subway.

Station layout

The JR West station is composed of a single track with one side platform. It is unmanned and has unrestricted access to the platform. However, the Wadamisaki Line is only operational during mornings and evenings. Fare collection for this station is conducted at Hyogo, the only other stop on the line.

Platforms

The subway station has an island platform serving two tracks.

JR West

History

The subway station opened on 7 July 2001, coinciding with the opening of the Kaigan Line.[1]

Surrounding area

The station is located in the city's industrial area, and is mainly used by commuters to the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Electric plants. Kobe Wing Stadium, home of Vissel Kobe football club, is located nearby, so the station is also used by fans on match days.

External links

34.6569°N 135.1747°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Terada, Hirokazu . データブック日本の私鉄 . Databook: Japan's Private Railways . Neko Publishing . 19 January 2013 . Japan . 291 . 978-4-7770-1336-4.