Hiwa Station

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Lines

Hiwa Station is served by the Hakubi Line, and is located 19.0 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Template:STN and 34.9 kilometers from Template:STN.

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms located on an embankment. There is no connection between platforms, and any passengers wishing to change direction must exit the station and re-enter after passing through a tunnel under the embankment. There is a waiting shelter on each platform, but no station building and the station is unattended.

Platforms

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Adjacent stations

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History

Hiwa Station opened on May 15, 1956. With the privatization of the Japan National Railways (JNR) on April 1, 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan Railway Company.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 83 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

The station is located in a valley between tunnels. There are thirteen Shinto shrines and four Buddhist temples within one kilometer of the station. The Hiwadani River, a tributary of the Takahashi River, flows out of the Hiwa Valley above the station, emptying into the Takahashi River near the station. The Okayama Sōja plant of Nikken Lease Kōgyō, one of Japan's largest industrial and commercial equipment and supplies leasing companies, is visible from the station.

See also

References

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  2. Numerical National Land Information Passenger Number Data by Station - Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, September 2020

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External links

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