Hirano Station (Fukushima)

Hirano Station (平野駅, Hirano eki)is a railway station in the city of Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan operated by Fukushima Kōtsū.

Hirano Station

平野駅
Hirano Station in July 2011
General information
Location16, Iizaka-machi Hirano Aza Dōnomae, Fukushim-shia, Fukushima-ken 960-0231
Japan
Coordinates37°48′20″N 140°26′34″E / 37.805528°N 140.442833°E / 37.805528; 140.442833
Operated byFukushima Transportation
Line(s)Iizaka Line
Distance6.2 km from Fukushima
Platforms1 side platform
Connections
Other information
StatusStaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedJune 20, 1925
Previous namesMyōjinmachi (until 1927)
Location
Hirano Station is located in Fukushima Prefecture
Hirano Station
Hirano Station
Location within Fukushima Prefecture
Hirano Station is located in Japan
Hirano Station
Hirano Station
Hirano Station (Japan)

Lines

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Hirano Station is served by the Iizaka Line and is located 6.2 km from the starting point of the line at Fukushima

Station layout

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Hirano Station has one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. It is usually staffed in the morning and evening. For times when the station is unattended, there is a machine that dispenses proof-of-departure tickets.

Adjacent stations

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Service
Iizaka Line
Sakuramizu   -   Iohji-mae

History

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Hirano Station was opened on June 20, 1925 as Myōjinmachi Station (明神町駅). It was renamed to its present name on August 15, 1927.

Surrounding area

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See also

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  Media related to Hirano Station (Fukushima) at Wikimedia Commons