Kōnan Station (Shimane)

Kōnan Station (江南駅, Kōnan--eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Kōnan Station

江南駅
Kōnan Station, January 2018
General information
Location575, Koryō-chō Sambu, Izumo-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0813
Japan
Coordinates35°18′55.76″N 132°41′0.91″E
Owned by West Japan Railway Company
Operated by West Japan Railway Company
Line(s)D San'in Main Line
Distance393.5 km (244.5 mi) from Kyoto
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus interchange Bus stop
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened21 November 1913 (1913-11-21)
Passengers
FY 202083 daily (boarding only)
Services
Preceding station Logo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West Following station
Oda
towards Masuda
San'in Line
Local
Izumo-Jinzai
towards Yonago
Location
Kōnan Station is located in Shimane Prefecture
Kōnan Station
Kōnan Station
Location within Shimane Prefecture
Kōnan Station is located in Japan
Kōnan Station
Kōnan Station
Kōnan Station (Japan)
Station platforms, 2019

Lines

Kōnan Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 393.5 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Kyoto.

Station layout

The station consists of one island platform connected to the station building by a level crossing. The station is unattended.

Platforms

1  D San'in Main Line for Izumoshi, and Matsue
2  D San'in Main Line for Ōdashi and Hamada

History

Kōnan Station was opened on 21 November 1913 when the San'in Main Line was extended between Izumo-Imaichi Station (currently Izumoshi Station) and Oda Station. 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 83 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

  • Lake Jinzai
  • Shimane Prefectural Route 39 Koryo Kakeai Line

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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