Suō-Shimogō Station

Suō-Shimogō Station (周防下郷駅, Suō-Shimogō-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Suō-Shimogō Station

周防下郷駅
Suō-Shimogō Station in September 2008
General information
LocationOgōrishimogō, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi-ken, 754-0002
Japan
Coordinates34°6′4.33″N 131°24′6.28″E
Owned by West Japan Railway Company
Operated by West Japan Railway Company
Line(s)     Yamaguchi Line
Distance1.0 km (0.62 mi) from Shin-Yamaguchi
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Connections
  • Bus stop
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened20 December 1935 (1935-12-20)
Passengers
FY2020273
Services
Preceding station Logo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West Following station
Shin-Yamaguchi
Terminus
 Yamaguchi Line
Local
 Kamigō
towards Masuda
Location
Suō-Shimogō Station is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Suō-Shimogō Station
Suō-Shimogō Station
Location within Yamaguchi Prefecture
Suō-Shimogō Station is located in Japan
Suō-Shimogō Station
Suō-Shimogō Station
Suō-Shimogō Station (Japan)

Lines

Suō-Shimogō Station is served by the JR West Yamaguchi Line, and is located 1.0 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Shin-Yamaguchi.

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform serving a sngle bi-directional track. The entrance to the station is located at the south end of the platform. A shelter and automatic ticket machine are also located there. The station is unattended.

History

Suō-Shimogō Station was opened on 20 December 1935 with the extension of the Yamaguchi Line from Ogōri Station (present-day Shin-Yamaguchi) to Kamigō 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 231 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture Kojo High School
  • Yamaguchi Municipal Ogori Junior High School
  • Yamaguchi Municipal Ogori Elementary School

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. Yamaguchi Prefecture Statistical Yearbook

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