Kimmeiji Station

Kimmeiji Station

欽明路駅
Kinmeiji Station in May 2012
General information
Location1529-7, Kuga-machi Nakanoguchi, , Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 742-0344
Japan
Coordinates34°6′15.11″N 132°6′5.41″E / 34.1041972°N 132.1015028°E / 34.1041972; 132.1015028
Owned by West Japan Railway Company
Operated by West Japan Railway Company
Line(s)     Gantoku Line
Distance15.2 km (9.4 miles) from Iwakuni
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Connections
  • Bus stop
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened27 September 1990; 34 years ago (1990-09-27)
Passengers
FY202026
Services
Preceding station Logo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West Following station
Kuga
towards Kushigahama
 Gantoku Line
Local
 Hashirano
towards Iwakuni
Location
Kinmeiji Station is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Kinmeiji Station
Kinmeiji Station
Location within Yamaguchi Prefecture
Kinmeiji Station is located in Japan
Kinmeiji Station
Kinmeiji Station
Kinmeiji Station (Japan)
Map

Kimmeiji Station (欽明路駅, Kinmeiji-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).[1] It is located in the rural northeastern part of Kuga.

Lines

Kinmeiji Station is served by the JR West Gantoku Line, and is located 15.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Iwakuni.

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. There is no station building, but only a small prefabricated shed used as a waiting room. The station is unattended.

History

Kinmeiji Station was opened on 27 September 1990 by local petition.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 26 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

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. ^ Yamaguchi Prefecture Statistical Yearbook

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