Higashi-Hachimori Station

Higashi-Hachimori Station (東八森駅, Higashi-Hachimori-eki) is a railway station located in the town of Happō, Akita Prefecture, Japan,[1] operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).[2]

Higashi-Hachimori Station

東八森駅
Higashi-Hachimori Station in July 2017
General information
LocationHachimori-aze Kameuego 142, Happō-cho, Yamamoto-gun, Akita-ken 018-2674
Japan
Coordinates40°19′55.7″N 140°1′56.8″E
Operated by JR East
Line(s)■ Gonō Line
Distance18.0 km from Higashi-Noshiro
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Other information
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedApril 26, 1926
Previous namesHachimori (until 1959)
Services
Preceding station Logo of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) JR East Following station
Sawame
towards Higashi-Noshiro
 Gonō Line
Local
 Hachimori
towards Hirosaki
Location
Higashi-Hachimori Station is located in Akita Prefecture
Higashi-Hachimori Station
Higashi-Hachimori Station
Location within Akita Prefecture
Higashi-Hachimori Station is located in Japan
Higashi-Hachimori Station
Higashi-Hachimori Station
Higashi-Hachimori Station (Japan)

Lines

Higashi-Hachimori Station is served by the 147.2 km (91.5 mi) Gonō Line, and is located 18.0 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Higashi-Noshiro Station.

Station layout

The station has one side platform serving a single bidirectional track.[3] The unattended station is managed from Noshiro Station.[4]

History

Higashi-Hachimori Station was opened on April 26, 1926 as Hachimori Station (八森駅) on the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) serving the village of Hachimori, Akita. The JGR became the JNR (Japan National Railways) after World War II.[5] The station was renamed to its present name on October 1, 1959. With the privatization of the JNR on April 1, 1987, the station has been managed by JR East.

Surrounding area

See also

References
  • 五能線ガイドブック [Gono Line Guidebook] (in Japanese). Japan: Mumyosha. 10 April 2002. ISBN 978-4895443074.
  1. sjmitch20@outlook.com, Stephen. "Explore Higashi-Hachimori Station: Railway station in Happo, Yamamoto district, Akita prefecture, Japan". tramp-v2.herokuapp.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  2. "Station Maps | Customer Support | JR-EAST". jreast.co.jp. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  3. sjmitch20@outlook.com, Stephen. "Explore Torigata Station: Railway station in Noshiro, Akita prefecture, Japan". tramp-v2.herokuapp.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  4. "Stay – Visit Shirakami Tread new ground – Shirakami Sanchi". Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  5. Wakuda, Yasuo. "Wartime Railways and Transport Policies" (PDF). ejrcf.or.jp/.

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