Iya Station

Iya Station (揖屋駅, Iya--eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Iya Station

揖屋駅
Iya Station, September 2007
General information
Location804 Higashiizumo-chō Iya, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0624
Japan
Coordinates35°25′41.2″N 133°8′57.8″E
Owned by West Japan Railway Company
Operated by West Japan Railway Company
Line(s)D San'in Main Line
Distance342.2 km (212.6 mi) from Kyoto
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus interchange Bus stop
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened8 November 1908 (1908-11-08)
Passengers
FY 2020626 daily (boarding only)
Services
Preceding station Logo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West Following station
Higashi-Matsue
towards Masuda
San'in Line
Local
Arashima
towards Yonago
Location
Iya Station is located in Shimane Prefecture
Iya Station
Iya Station
Location within Shimane Prefecture
Iya Station is located in Japan
Iya Station
Iya Station
Iya Station (Japan)

Lines

Iya Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 342.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Kyoto.

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station originally had one side and one island platform, but one track has been removed. The station building is unattended.

Platforms

1  D San'in Main Line for Yonago and Tottori
2  D San'in Main Line for Matsue, and Izumoshi

History

Iya Station was opened on 8 November 1908 when the line was extended from Matsue Station to Yasugi Station on the Japan Government Railways. 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 626 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

  • Matsue City Hall Higashi Izumo Branch
  • Matsue City Higashiizumo Junior High School
  • Matsue City Iya Elementary School
  • Iya Shrine

See also

References

  1. Kawashima, Reizo (2012). 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] (in Japanese). Kodansha. ISBN 978-4-06-295155-5.
  2. Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook

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