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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 / 40.406194°N 139.966250°E / 40.406194; 139.966250
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 Akitashirakamitowards Higashi-Noshiro Gonō LineRapid JūnikoOne-way operation Gonō LineLocal Ōmagoshitowards Hirosaki
Location Iwadate StationLocation within Akita PrefectureShow map of Akita PrefectureIwadate StationIwadate Station (Japan)Show map of Japan

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).

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

Iwadate Station was opened on 24 November 1926. 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).

Surrounding area

• National Route 101
• Iwadate Post office

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan

References

1. ^ 各駅情報（岩館駅） [Station Information (Iwadate Station)] (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
2. 各駅の乗車人員 (2016年度) [Station passenger figures (Fiscal 2016)] (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2019.

External links

Media related to Iwadate Station at Wikimedia Commons

• Iwadate Station tourist information by JR East (in Japanese)
• JR East station information (in Japanese)

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