Shimokō Station

Shimokō Station (下府駅, Shimokō-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Shimokō Station

下府駅
Shimokō Station, March 2020
General information
Location855, Shimokō-chō, Hamada-shi, Shimane-ken 697-0006
Japan
Coordinates34°55′37.57″N 132°6′37.42″E
Owned by West Japan Railway Company
Operated by West Japan Railway Company
Line(s)D San'in Main Line
Distance469.7 km (291.9 mi) from Kyoto
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus interchange Bus stop
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened1 September 1921 (1921-09-01)
Passengers
FY2020141
Services
Preceding station Logo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West Following station
Hamada
towards Masuda
 San'in Line Kushiro
towards Yonago
Location
Shimokō Station is located in Shimane Prefecture
Shimokō Station
Shimokō Station
Location within Shimane Prefecture
Shimokō Station is located in Japan
Shimokō Station
Shimokō Station
Shimokō Station (Japan)

Lines

Shimokō Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 469.7 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Kyoto. Only local trains stop at this station.

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms, connected by an underground passage. There is also one side track for maintenance. The station is unattended.

Platforms
1 ■ D San'in Main Line for Gōtsu and Ōdashi
2 ■ D San'in Main Line for Hamada and Masuda

History

Shimokō Station was opened on 1 September 1921 with the extension of the San'in Main Line between Tsunozu and Hamada . Freight operations were discontinued on 1 October 1974. 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 141 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

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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