Nishi-Iwakuni Station

Nishi-Iwakuni Station (西岩国駅, Nishi-Iwakuni-eki) is a railway station on the Gantoku Line in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Nishi-Iwakuni Station

西岩国駅
Nishi-Iwakuni Station in May 2018
Location6-15-1 Nishimi, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
(山口県岩国市錦見六丁目15-1)
Japan
Coordinates34°09′46″N 132°11′43″E
Operated by JR West
Line(s) Gantoku Line
Connections
  • Bus stop
Other information
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened1929
Previous namesIwakuni (until 1942)
Traffic
Passengers (FY2009)380 daily
Location
Nishi-Iwakuni Station
Location within Japan

Lines

Nishi-Iwakuni Station is served by the Gantoku Line.

Adjacent stations

« Service »
Gantoku Line
Iwakuni   -   Kawanishi

History

The station opened on 15 April 1929, initially named Iwakuni Station.[1] It was renamed Nishi-Iwakuni in 1942, and at the same time, the original Marifu Station was renamed Iwakuni Station.[1]

Surrounding area

  • Iwakuni Prison
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See also

References

  1. Matsumoto, Kouji. 西岩国駅舎 [Nishi-Iwakuni Station building]. 岩国の観光.com (in Japanese). Japan. Retrieved 12 October 2012.

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