Chikagawa Station
Chikagawa Station 近川駅 | |
|---|---|
 Chikagawa Station | |
| Location |
Okunai Chijagawa, Mutsu, Aomori （青森県むつ市奥内近川） Japan |
| Operated by | JR East |
| Line(s) | Ōminato Line |
| History | |
| Opened | 1921 |
Chikagawa Station (近川駅 Chikagawa-eki) is a railway station on the JR East Ōminato Line located in the city of Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is 42.7 rail kilometers from the terminus of the Ōminato Line at Noheji Station.
Lines
Station layout
Although originally built with two opposed side platforms, at present Chikagawa Station has a single side platform serving bidirectional traffic. The small rain shelter for passengers is unattended.
Adjacent stations
| ← | Service | → | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ōminato Line | ||||
| Mutsu-Yokohama | Express Shimokita | Shimokita | ||
| Arihata | Local (各駅停車) | Kanayasawa | ||
History
Chikagawa Station was opened on September 25, 1921. All freight services were discontinued from March 15, 1972, at which time the station became unmanned. With the privatization of the Japan National Railways on April 1, 1987, the station came under the operational control of JR East.
Surrounding area
- Japan National Route 279
- JMSDF Communications Command Ominato Chikagawa Receiving Station
External links
Coordinates: 41°11′28.90″N 141°16′45.35″E / 41.1913611°N 141.2792639°E