Shibahira Station

Shibahira Station (柴平駅, Shibahira-eki) is a JR East railway station located in the city of Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

Shibahira Station

柴平駅
Shibahira Station in May 2007
LocationHanawa Sekinokuchi, Kazuno-shi, Akita-ken 018-5201
Japan
Coordinates40°13′50.9″N 140°47′16.6″E
Operated by JR East
Line(s)■ Hanawa Line
Distance74.7 km from Kōma
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedNovember 10, 1923
Services
Preceding station JR East Following station
Towada-Minami
toward Ōdate
 Hanawa Line Kazuno-Hanawa
toward Morioka
Location
Shibahira Station
Location within Akita Prefecture
Shibahira Station
Shibahira Station (Japan)

Lines

Shibahira Station is served by the Hanawa Line, and is located 74.7 rail kilometers from the terminus of the line at Kōma Station.

Station layout

Shibahira Station consists of one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station is unattended.

History

Shibahira Station was opened on November 10, 1923 as a station on the privately owned Akita Railways, serving the village of Shibahira, Akita. The line was nationalized on June 1, 1934, becoming part of the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) system. The JGR became the Japan National Railways (JNR) after World War II. The station has been unattended since October 1, 1971. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the JNR on April 1, 1987.

Surrounding area

See also
  • List of Railway Stations in Japan

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