Higo-Nagahama Station Explained

Higo-Nagahama Station
Native Name:肥後長浜駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Symbol Location:jp
Symbol:jrk
Style:JR Kyushu
Country:Nagahamamachi, Uto-shi, Kumamoto-ken 869-3171
Coordinates:32.6905°N 130.56°W
Operator: JR Kyushu
Line:Misumi Line
Distance:11.4 km from
Platforms:1 side platform[1]
Tracks:1
Structure:At-grade
Accessible:Yes (ramps to platform level)
Status:Unstaffed
Map Type:Japan Kumamoto Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Higo-Nagahama
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Zoom:17

is a passenger railway station located in the city of Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.[2]

Lines

The station is served by the Misumi Line and is located 11.4 kilometers from the starting point of the line at .

Layout

The station consists of a single side platform serving one track at grade. There is no station building but only a rain shelter located on the platform and station is unattended.[3] [4] [5]

History

On 17 July 1931 was opened by the Japanese Government Railway as a station for beachgoers, open seasonally. It became a full station on 1 January 1939. Following the privatization of the Japan National Railways on April 1, 1987, the station came under the control of JR Kyushu. [4]

Surrounding area

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Notes and References

  1. Book: 『週刊 JR全駅・全車両基地』 33号 熊本駅・嘉例川駅・大畑駅ほか . 2013 . 朝日新聞出版 . 25.
  2. Web site: JR Kyushu Route Map. JR Kyushu. 23 February 2018.
  3. Web site: 赤瀬駅. Akase Station. 22 April 2018. hacchi-no-he.net.
  4. Book: Kawashima, Ryōzō. ja: 図説: 日本の鉄道 四国・九州ライン 全線・全駅・全配線・第6巻 熊本 大分 エリア. 2013 . Kodansha. 9784062951654. Japan Railways Illustrated. Shikoku and Kyushu. All lines, all stations, all track layouts. Volume 6 Kumamoto Ōita Area. Japanese. 34, 77.
  5. Web site: 肥後長浜駅. Higo-Nagahama Station. 22 April 2018. JR Kyushu. Station official website.