Nishibetsuin Station (西別院駅, Nishibetsuin-eki) is an Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line railway station located in the city of Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Nishibetsuin Station

西別院駅
Nishbetsuin Station in March 2009
General information
Location3 Matsumoto, Fukui-shi, Fukui-ken 910-0003
Japan
Coordinates36°04′31″N 136°13′22″E / 36.075142°N 136.222711°E / 36.075142; 136.222711
Distance1.6 km from Fukuiguchi
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
Station codeE25
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedApril 1, 1929
Location
Nishibetsuin Station is located in Japan
Nishibetsuin Station
Nishibetsuin Station
Location within Japan
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Lines

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Nishibetsuin Station is served by the Mikuni Awara Line, and is located 1.6 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Fukuiguchi.

Station layout

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The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing. The station is unattended.

Adjacent stations

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« Service »
Mikuni Awara Line
Express: Does not stop at this station
Matsumoto Machiya   Local   Tawaramachi

History

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Nishibetsuin Station was opened on April 1, 1929. On September 1, 1942 the Keifuku Electric Railway merged with Mikuni Awara Electric Railway. Operations were halted from June 25, 2001. The station reopened on August 10, 2003 as an Echizen Railway station.

Surrounding area

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  • The area is primarily residential, with high-rise apartment buildings and homes lining the streets.
  • The name of the station refers to the nearby Nishi Honganji Temple, Fukui Branch, which has betsuin status.
  • Other points of interest include:
    • Japan Self-Defense Force Fukui Provincial Cooperation Office
    • Fukui Prefecture governmental building (agricultural and tax offices)
    • Fukuiken Shokuinkaikan
    • Fukui City Fire Department Naka Fire Station

See also

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  Media related to Nishibetsuin Station at Wikimedia Commons