Sanuki-Saida Station

Sanuki-Saida Station

讃岐財田駅
The platforms of Sanuki-Saida Station in 2013. Note the pedestrian level crossing to the island platform.
General information
LocationSaitacho Saitakami, Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, 769-0401
Japan
Coordinates34°07′02″N 133°48′54″E / 34.1172°N 133.8150°E / 34.1172; 133.8150
Operated by JR Shikoku
Line(s)■ Dosan Line
Distance23.9 km (14.9 mi) from Tadotsu
Platforms1 island platform, 1 side platform
Tracks3
Construction
ParkingAvailable
AccessibleYes - platforms are linked by ramps and a pedestrian level crossing
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
Station codeD18
History
Opened21 May 1923 (1923-05-21)
Passengers
FY201916
Location
Sanuki-Saida Station is located in Tokushima Prefecture
Sanuki-Saida Station
Sanuki-Saida Station
Location within Tokushima Prefecture
Sanuki-Saida Station is located in Japan
Sanuki-Saida Station
Sanuki-Saida Station
Sanuki-Saida Station (Japan)

Sanuki-Saida Station (讃岐財田駅, Sanuki-Saida-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D18".[1][2]

Lines

Sanuki-Saida Station is served by JR Shikoku's Dosan Line and is located 23.9 km (14.9 mi) from the beginning of the line at Tadotsu.[3][4]

Layout

The station, which is unstaffed, consists of a side platform and an island platform serving three tracks. A building adjacent to the side platform serves as a passenger waiting room. A pedestrian level crossing spanning two tracks gives access to the island platform. Parking and a bike shed are available.[1][5]

  • Front entrance of the station building. The large tree in the foreground is an 800-year old tabunoki tree.
    Front entrance of the station building. The large tree in the foreground is an 800-year old tabunoki tree.

Adjacent stations

« Service »
Dosan Line
Kurokawa   -   Tsubojiri

History

Sanuki-Saida Station opened on 21 May 1923 when the then Sanuki Line (讃岐線), operated by Japanese Government Railways (later becoming Japanese National Railways (JNR) was extended from Kotohira to Sanuki-Saida. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.[4][6]

Surrounding area

  • An 800-year old tabunoki tree near the station entrance is designated Kagawa Prefectural Protected Tree No. 92.[7]
  • A broadleaf forest with tabunoki trees at the Itsukushima Shinto shrine (厳島神社) is a designated Kagawa Prefectural Natural Monument.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "土讃線　多度津－阿波池田間　その6" [Dosan Line Tadotsu - Awa-Ikeda Part 6]. kukanzeneki.net. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Shikoku Railway Route Map" (PDF). JR Shikoku. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Sanuki-Saida Station Timetable" (PDF). JR Shikoku. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  4. ^ a b Ishino, Tetsu; et al., eds. (1998). 停車場変遷大事典 国鉄・JR編 [Station Transition Directory – JNR/JR] (in Japanese). Vol. II. Tokyo: JTB Corporation. p. 664. ISBN 4-533-02980-9.
  5. ^ "讃岐財田" [Sanuki-Saida]. hacchi-no-he.net. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  6. ^ Ishino, Tetsu; et al., eds. (1998). 停車場変遷大事典 国鉄・JR編 [Station Transition Directory – JNR/JR] (in Japanese). Vol. I. Tokyo: JTB Corporation. p. 217. ISBN 4-533-02980-9.
  7. ^ "財田駅前のタブノキ" [Tabunoki tree in front of Saida Station]. www.pref.kagawa.lg.jp. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  8. ^ "厳島神社のタブ樹林（植物）" [Tabunoki forest at Itsukushima Shinto shrine (flora)]. www.pref.kagawa.lg.jp. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
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