Tōjō Station (Hiroshima)

Tōjō Station (東城駅, Tōjō-eki) is a JR West Geibi Line station located in Kawatō, Tōjō-chō, Shōbara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

Tōjō Station

東城駅
Station building (September 2007)
Location160-3 Kawahigashi, Tōjō-chō, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Japan
Coordinates34°54′7″N 133°16′25″E
Operated by JR West
Line(s) P  Geibi Line
Platforms1 side platform
Other information
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedNovember 25, 1930 (1930-11-25)
Passengers
201712 daily
Location
Tōjō Station
Location within Japan
Station platforms (October 2007)

Station layout

Tōjō Station features a single side platform serving one track. The station was originally built with two side platforms serving two tracks, however one of the platforms became inaccessible after the overpass connecting the two platforms was closed.

The station building is located beside the remaining platform. The station is only staffed during the morning hours, and is unattended otherwise.[1]

Adjacent stations
« Service »
Geibi Line
Yagami   Rapid   Bingo Yawata
Nochi   Local   Bingo Yawata

History

The station opened on November 25, 1930 as a terminal station of the formerly Sanshin line to Yagami Station. The station became a through station on June 15, 1935 when the extension towards Onuka Station was opened. Service was renamed to the Geibi Line on July 1, 1937.

The station was transferred to JR West after the dissolution of JNR on April 1, 1987.

Surrounding area

The station serves the town of Tōjō. Hiroshima Prefectural Tōjō High School is located near the station. The Tōjō branches of the Shōbara City Offices and Police are also located nearby. Japan National Route 182 is accessible from the station as well.

References
  1. "東城駅│駅情報：JRおでかけネット". www.jr-odekake.net. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
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