Shin-Nishi-Kanazawa Station
Shin-Nishi-Kanazawa Station (新西金沢駅, Shin-Nishikanazawa-eki) is a railway station on the Hokuriku Railroad Ishikawa Line in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture Japan, operated by the private railway operator Hokuriku Railroad (Hokutetsu).[1]
Shin-Nishi-Kanazawa Station 新西金沢駅 | |
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 Shin-Nisei-Kanazawa Station in August 2009 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Yonaizumimachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa-ken 921-8054 Japan |
| Coordinates | 36°33′11.66″N 136°37′17.89″E |
| Operated by |  Hokuriku Railroad |
| Line(s) | ■ Hokuriku Railroad Ishikawa Line |
| Distance | 2.1 km from Nomachi |
| Platforms | 1 island platform |
| Tracks | 2 |
| Connections | |
| Other information | |
| Status | Staffed |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Opened | 22 June 1915 |
| Previous names | Shin-Nonoichi (to 1926) |
| Passengers | |
| 2006 | 914 daily |
| Location | |
  Shin-Nishi-Kanazawa Station Location within Japan | |
Lines
Shin-Nishi-Kanazawa Station is served by the 13.8 km (8.6 mi) Hokuriku Railroad Ishikawa Line between Nomachi and Tsurugi, and is 2.1 km from the starting point of the line at Nomachi. The station is located in front of Nishi-Kanazawa Station on the Hokuriku Main Line of JR West.
Station layout
The station consists of one island platform serving two tracks, connected to the station building by a level crossing.
Adjacent stations
| « | Service | » | ||
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| Hokuriku Railroad Ishikawa Line | ||||
| Nishiizumi | Local | Oshino | ||
History
Shin-Nishi-Kanazawa Station opened on 22 June 1915 as Shin-Nonoichi Station (新野々市駅). It was renamed to its present name on 10 February 1926.
Surrounding area
- Kenmin Sport Recreation Plaza Kanazawa (ice skating rink)
See also
References
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)