Railway station in Okuizumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Izumo Yashiro Station (出雲八代駅, Izumo Yashiro-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Okuizumo, Nita District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1]
Lines
Izumo Yashiro Station is served by the Kisuki Line, and is located 37.4 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Shinji.
Station layout
The station consists of one ground-level side platform serving a single bi-directional track. It used to have two opposed side platforms and two tracks, but one track and Platform number 2 have been removed. The wooden station building remains, but is unattended.
History
Izumo Yashiro Station was opened on 18 December 1932 when the extension between Kisuki Station and Izumo Minari Station on the Kisuki Line was completed. It became part of JR West on 1 April 1987 when Japan National Railways was privatized.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 12 passengers daily.[2]
Surrounding area
It is located in a mountainous area, and there are private houses scattered in front of the station. Shimane Prefectural Route 25 Tamayu Azumayama Line runs behind the station.
See also
References
External links
Media related to Izumo-Yashiro Station at Wikimedia Commons
