Tsubojiri Station 坪尻駅 | |||||
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General information | |||||
Location | Ikedacho Nishiyama, Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, 778-0040 Japan | ||||
Coordinates | 34°03′14″N 133°49′26″E / 34.0538°N 133.8239°E | ||||
Operated by | JR Shikoku | ||||
Line(s) | ■ Dosan Line | ||||
Distance | 32.1 km (19.9 mi) from Tadotsu | ||||
Platforms | 1 side platform | ||||
Tracks | 1 | ||||
Train operators | JR Shikoku | ||||
Connections | None (No road access) | ||||
Construction | |||||
Parking | No | ||||
Bicycle facilities | No | ||||
Accessible | No (Approached by a mountain path) | ||||
Other information | |||||
Status | Unstaffed | ||||
Station code | D19 | ||||
History | |||||
Opened | 10 January 1950 | ||||
Passengers | |||||
FY2019 | 2 | ||||
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Tsubojiri Station (坪尻駅, Tsubojiri-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D19". [1] [2]
Tsubojiri Station is served by JR Shikoku's Dosan Line and is located 32.1 km (19.9 mi) from the beginning of the line at Tadotsu. [3] [4]
The station is located in a deep river ravine with high mountains on both sides. It consists of a side platform serving a single track. A wooden building adjacent to the side platform serves as a passenger waiting room. There is no access road. From the nearest main road, National Route 32, it is necessary to descend by a mountain footpath and then cross the tracks via a pedestrian level crossing in order to reach the station. [1] [5]
The station is on a siding located at a lower level from the main track. There is no through service to the station and a switchback manoeuvre is required to use the station. Trains approaching from Tadotsu need to enter a siding and then reverse direction and back into the station siding. Trains approaching from Kochi can enter the station siding directly but upon departure, need to execute the switchback, entering a siding and reversing direction before accessing the main track in the direction of Tadotsu. [6]
« | Service | » | ||
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Dosan Line | ||||
Sanuki-Saida | - | Hashikura |
The station opened on 28 April 1929 as Tsubojiri Signalbox (坪尻信号場) when the line was extended from Sanuki-Saida to Tsukuda Signalbox (now Tsukuda), thus linking up with the track of the Tokushima Line and providing service to Awa-Ikeda. At this time the line was known as the Sanyo Line and was operated by Japanese Government Railways (JGR) which later became Japanese National Railways (JNR). The station was upgraded to a passenger station on 1 October 1950. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku. [4] [7]
At the time of its upgrade to a station, a member of the Ministry of Transport was reported to have comically stated "The only passengers for the station will end up being Monkeys and Boars!". The story is referenced on a poster inside the waiting room of the station. [8]
Since the station is located in the valley along the Ayukutani River, it cannot be reached by car, and the only way to reach it is on foot, via a 600 meter mountain road to Tokushima Prefectural Road No. 5. However, the road is little more than a hiking path, often blocked by fallen trees, and there is a risk of falling under the cliff because there is no fence. Also, depending on the season, pit vipers and hornets may appear.
Tsubojiri Station 坪尻駅 | |||||
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General information | |||||
Location | Ikedacho Nishiyama, Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, 778-0040 Japan | ||||
Coordinates | 34°03′14″N 133°49′26″E / 34.0538°N 133.8239°E | ||||
Operated by | JR Shikoku | ||||
Line(s) | ■ Dosan Line | ||||
Distance | 32.1 km (19.9 mi) from Tadotsu | ||||
Platforms | 1 side platform | ||||
Tracks | 1 | ||||
Train operators | JR Shikoku | ||||
Connections | None (No road access) | ||||
Construction | |||||
Parking | No | ||||
Bicycle facilities | No | ||||
Accessible | No (Approached by a mountain path) | ||||
Other information | |||||
Status | Unstaffed | ||||
Station code | D19 | ||||
History | |||||
Opened | 10 January 1950 | ||||
Passengers | |||||
FY2019 | 2 | ||||
|
Tsubojiri Station (坪尻駅, Tsubojiri-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D19". [1] [2]
Tsubojiri Station is served by JR Shikoku's Dosan Line and is located 32.1 km (19.9 mi) from the beginning of the line at Tadotsu. [3] [4]
The station is located in a deep river ravine with high mountains on both sides. It consists of a side platform serving a single track. A wooden building adjacent to the side platform serves as a passenger waiting room. There is no access road. From the nearest main road, National Route 32, it is necessary to descend by a mountain footpath and then cross the tracks via a pedestrian level crossing in order to reach the station. [1] [5]
The station is on a siding located at a lower level from the main track. There is no through service to the station and a switchback manoeuvre is required to use the station. Trains approaching from Tadotsu need to enter a siding and then reverse direction and back into the station siding. Trains approaching from Kochi can enter the station siding directly but upon departure, need to execute the switchback, entering a siding and reversing direction before accessing the main track in the direction of Tadotsu. [6]
« | Service | » | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Dosan Line | ||||
Sanuki-Saida | - | Hashikura |
The station opened on 28 April 1929 as Tsubojiri Signalbox (坪尻信号場) when the line was extended from Sanuki-Saida to Tsukuda Signalbox (now Tsukuda), thus linking up with the track of the Tokushima Line and providing service to Awa-Ikeda. At this time the line was known as the Sanyo Line and was operated by Japanese Government Railways (JGR) which later became Japanese National Railways (JNR). The station was upgraded to a passenger station on 1 October 1950. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku. [4] [7]
At the time of its upgrade to a station, a member of the Ministry of Transport was reported to have comically stated "The only passengers for the station will end up being Monkeys and Boars!". The story is referenced on a poster inside the waiting room of the station. [8]
Since the station is located in the valley along the Ayukutani River, it cannot be reached by car, and the only way to reach it is on foot, via a 600 meter mountain road to Tokushima Prefectural Road No. 5. However, the road is little more than a hiking path, often blocked by fallen trees, and there is a risk of falling under the cliff because there is no fence. Also, depending on the season, pit vipers and hornets may appear.