Arashima Station

荒島駅
Arashima Station, August 2007
General information
Location1806, Arashima-chō, Yasugi-shi, Shimane-ken 699-0624
Japan
Coordinates35°25′53.9″N 133°12′26.9″E / 35.431639°N 133.207472°E / 35.431639; 133.207472
Owned by West Japan Railway Company
Operated by West Japan Railway Company
Line(s)D San'in Main Line
Distance336.6 km (209.2 mi) from Kyoto
Platforms1 side + island platform
Tracks3
ConnectionsBus interchange Bus stop
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened8 November 1908 (1908-11-08)
Passengers
FY 2020342 daily (boarding only)
Services
Preceding station Logo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West Following station
Iya
towards Masuda
San'in Line
Local
Yasugi
towards Yonago
Location
Arashima Station is located in Shimane Prefecture
Arashima Station
Arashima Station
Location within Shimane Prefecture
Arashima Station is located in Japan
Arashima Station
Arashima Station
Arashima Station (Japan)

Arashima Station (荒島駅, Arashima-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]

Lines

Arashima Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 336.6 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Kyoto.

Station layout

Arashima station consists of one side platform and island platform connected by a footbridge. The station building is unattended and is located adjacent to the side platform.

Platforms

1  D San'in Main Line for Matsue, and Izumoshi
2  D San'in Main Line for Yonago and Tottori
3  D San'in Main Line for bidirectional traffice

History

Arashima Station was opened on 8 November 1908 when the line was extended from Matsue Station to Yasugi Station on the Japan Government Railways. 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 342 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

  • Yasugi City Arashima 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. Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook

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