Higashi-Mihama Station

Higashi-Mihama Station (東美浜駅, Higashi-Mihama-eki) is a railway station in the town of Mihama, Mikata District, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Higashi-Mihama Station 東美浜駅
Higashi-Mihama station platform (September 2006)
General information
Location	18-10 Ota, Mihama Town, Mikata District, Fukui Prefecture 919-1206 Japan
Coordinates	35.6141°N 135.9854°E / 35.6141; 135.9854
Operated by	JR West
Line(s)	Obama Line
Distance	12.7 km (7.9 mi) from Tsuruga
Platforms	1 side platform
Tracks	1
Construction
Structure type	At grade
Other information
Status	Unstaffed
Website	Official website
History
Opened	1 August 1961 (1 August 1961)
Passengers
FY2016	34 daily
Services
Preceding station JR West Following station Mihama towards Higashi-Maizuru Obama Line Local Awano towards Tsuruga
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Lines

Higashi-Mihama Station is served by the Obama Line, and is located 12.7 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Tsuruga.

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. There is no station building, but only a shelter on the platform. The station is unattended.

History

Higashi-Mihama Station opened on 1 August 1961. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR West.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 34 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

• Mihama-Higashi Elementary School

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan

External links

• Official website (in Japanese)