Yasugi Station Explained

Yasugi Station
Native Name:安来駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Style:JR West
Address:2136, Yasugi-chō, Yasugi-shi, Shimane-ken 692-0011
Country:Japan
Coordinates:35.4282°N 133.2591°W
Owned: West Japan Railway Company
Operator: West Japan Railway Company
Line: San'in Main Line
Distance:331.8km (206.2miles) from
Platforms:1 side + island platform
Tracks:3
Connections: Bus stop
Status:Staffed
Passengers:661 daily (boarding only)
Pass Year:FY 2020
Map Type:Japan Shimane Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Yasugi Station
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Zoom:17

is a passenger railway station located in the city of Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Lines

Yasugi Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 331.8 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform and island platform connected by a footbridge. The station building is located adjacent to the side platform. The station is attended.

History

Yasugi Station was opened on 5 April 1908, serving the town of Yasugi.[2] With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR West.[2] At this time, the line was extended from Yonago Station on the Japan Government Railways. The line was further extended to Matsue Station in November of the same year. With the privatization of the Japan National Railway (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 661 passengers daily.[3]

Surrounding area

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Kawashima, Reizo. 山陽・山陰ライン 全線・全駅・全配線 第6巻 広島東部・呉エリア. Sanyo/Sanin Line - All Lines, All Stations 6 east Hiroshima/Kure Area. Japanese. 2012. Kodansha. 978-4-06-295155-5.
  2. Book: ja: 停車場変遷大辞典 国鉄・JR編. Station Transition Directory - JNR/JR. JTB . Ishino. Tetsu. 1998 . Japan . Japanese . II. 308–309. 4-533-02980-9.
  3. https://pref.shimane-toukei.jp/index.php?view=23457 Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook