Iwadate Station

Iwadate Station (岩館駅, Iwadate-eki) is a railway station in the town of Happō, Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).^[1]

Iwadate Station 岩館駅
Iwadate Station, September 2013
General information
Location	91 Kamanoue, Hachimori, Happō-cho, Yamamoto-gun, Akita-ken 018-2606 Japan
Coordinates	40°24′22.3″N 139°57′58.5″E
Operated by	JR East
Line(s)	■ Gonō Line
Distance	29.1 kilometers from Higashi-Noshiro
Platforms	2 side platforms
Other information
Status	Unstaffed
Website	Official website
History
Opened	24 November 1926
Passengers
FY2016	26
Services
Preceding station JR East Following station Akitashirakami towards Higashi-Noshiro Gonō Line Rapid Jūniko One-way operation Gonō Line Local Ōmagoshi towards Hirosaki
Location Iwadate Station Location within Akita Prefecture Show map of Akita Prefecture Iwadate Station Iwadate Station (Japan) Show map of Japan

Lines

Iwadate Station is served by the Gonō Line and is located 29.1 rail kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Higashi-Noshiro.

Station layout

The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing, serving two tracks. It is administered by Noshiro Station, and operated by JR Akita Total Life Service Co., Ltd. Ordinary tickets, express tickets, and reserved-seat tickets are on sale for all JR lines.

History

The Resort Shirakami diesel train at Iwadate Station, August 2011

Iwadate Station was opened on 24 November 1926.^[1] With the privatization of the JNR on April 1, 1987, the station has been managed by JR East.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 26 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).^[2]

Surrounding area

• National Route 101
• Iwadate Post office

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan