Yokoyama Station (Ishikawa) Explained

Yokoyama Station
Native Name:横山駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:77 Yokohama-i, Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken 929-1105
Country:Japan
Coordinates:36.7475°N 136.7169°W
Operator: JR West
Line: Nanao Line
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Distance:11.8 km from
Structure:At grade
Status:Unstaffed
Opened:16 June 1901
Map Type:Japan

is a railway station on the Nanao Line in the city of Kahoku, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Lines

Yokoyama Station is served by the Nanao Line, and is located 11.8 kilometers from the end of the line at and 23.3 kilometers from .

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed unnumbered side platforms connected by a footbridge. The station is unattended.

Platforms

History

The station opened on June 15, 1901. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on April 1, 1987, the station came under the control of JR West. The station building was rebuilt in 2010.

Surrounding area

See also