Shimohama Station (下浜駅, Shimohama-eki) is a railway station in the city of Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East.

Shimohama Station

下浜駅
Shimohama Station, May 2018
General information
Location1 Shimono, Shimohama-Hanekawa, Akita-shi, Akita-ken, 010-1503
Japan
Coordinates39°37′7.32″N 140°3′51.34″E / 39.6187000°N 140.0642611°E / 39.6187000; 140.0642611
Operated by JR East
Line(s) Uetsu Main Line
Distance258.4 kilometers from Niitsu
Platforms1 side + 1 island platform
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedFebruary 22, 1920
Services
Preceding station Logo of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) JR East Following station
Michikawa
towards Niitsu
Uetsu Main Line Katsurane
towards Akita
Location
Shimohama Station is located in Akita Prefecture
Shimohama Station
Shimohama Station
Location within Akita Prefecture
Shimohama Station is located in Japan
Shimohama Station
Shimohama Station
Shimohama Station (Japan)

Lines

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Shimohama Station is served by the Uetsu Main Line, and is located 258.4 kilometres (160.6 mi) from the terminus of the line at Niitsu Station.

Station layout

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The station has a side platform and an island platform connected by a footbridge. The station is unattended.

Platforms

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1  Uetsu Main Line for Akita
2  Uetsu Main Line passing track
3  Uetsu Main Line for Sakata and Tsuruoka

History

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Shimohama Station opened on February 22, 1920.[1] With the privatization of JNR on April 1, 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

Surrounding area

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ 日本国有鉄道停車場一覧 [JNR Station Directory]. Japan: Japanese National Railways. 1985. p. 135. ISBN 4-533-00503-9.
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