Railway station in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Hobo Station (保々駅, Hobo-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Sangi Railway.
The station is used as a central station for the Sangi Railway, with a rail yard and a control center.[1]
Lines
Hobo Station is served by the Sangi Line, and is located 9.5 kilometres from the terminus of the line at Kintetsu-Tomida Station.
Layout
The station consists of a single island platform connected to the station building by a level crossing.
Adjacent stations
History
Hobo Station was opened on July 23, 1931.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 583 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[2]
Surrounding area
- Yokkaichi City Hall Hobo District Citizen Center
- Yokkaichi Municipal Hobo Elementary School
- Yokkaichi Municipal Hobo Junior High School
- Mie Prefectural Asahi High School
There used to be a Museum of Scales, called "秤乃館", but closed in March 30th 2014. [3]
See also
References
External links
Media related to Hobo Station at Wikimedia Commons