Miyama Station

Miyama Station (美山駅, Miyama-eki) is a JR West railway station in the city of Fukui, Fukui, Japan.

Miyama Station

美山駅
Miyama Station in July 2005
General information
Location2-20 Sakaideracho, Fukui, Fukui Prefecture 910-2347
Japan
Coordinates35°59′55″N 136°21′54″E
Operated by JR West
Line(s) Etsumi-Hoku Line (Kuzuryū Line)
Distance17.5 km from Echizen-Hanandō
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedDecember 15, 1960
Location
Miyama Station is located in Japan
Miyama Station
Miyama Station
Location within Japan

Lines

Miyama Station is served by the Hokuriku Main Line, and is located 17.5 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Echizen-Hanandō and 20.1 kilometers from Fukui.

Station layout

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

Platforms

station side  Etsumi-Hoku Line for Kuzuryūko
opposite side  Etsumi-Hoku Line for Fukui

Adjacent stations

« Service »
Etsumi Hoku Line
Kowashōzu   Local   Echizen-Yakushi

History

Miyama Station opened on December 15, 1960. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR West. The station was closed from July 18, 2004 to June 30, 2007 due to damages to the tracks following torrential rains, and services were temporality replaced by a bus service.

Surrounding area

Former Miyama Town Hall

See also

Media related to Miyama Station at Wikimedia Commons


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