Iwadate_Station

Iwadate Station

Iwadate Station

Railway station in Happō, Akita Prefecture, Japan


Iwadate Station (岩館駅, Iwadate-eki) is a railway station in the town of Happō, Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).[1]

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Lines

Iwadate Station is served by the Gonō Line and is located 29.1 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Higashi-Noshiro.

Station layout

The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing, serving two tracks. It is administered by Noshiro Station, and operated by JR Akita Total Life Service Co., Ltd. Ordinary tickets, express tickets, and reserved-seat tickets are on sale for all JR lines.

History

The Resort Shirakami diesel train at Iwadate Station, August 2011

Iwadate Station was opened on 24 November 1926.[1] With the privatization of the JNR on April 1, 1987, the station has been managed by JR East.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 26 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[2]

Surrounding area

See also


References

  1. 各駅情報(岩館駅) [Station Information (Iwadate Station)] (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  2. 各駅の乗車人員 (2016年度) [Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2016)] (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2019.

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