Furuichibashi Station

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Furuichibashi Station

古市橋駅
Furuichibashi Station building in July 2008
General information
Location4 chōme-5, Furuichi, Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City
Hiroshima Prefecture
Japan
Coordinates34°27′3.6″N 132°28′5.9″E / 34.451000°N 132.468306°E / 34.451000; 132.468306
Operated by JR West
Line(s)B Kabe Line
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
Other information
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened19 November 1909 (1909-11-19)
Passengers
FY20201,605 daily
Services
Preceding station JR West Following station
Ōmachi
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towards Aki-Kameyama
Kabe Line Shimo-Gion
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towards Hiroshima
Location
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Furuichibashi Station
Location within Hiroshima Prefecture
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Furuichibashi Station
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Furuichibashi Station (Japan)

Furuichibashi Station (古市橋駅, Furuichibashi-eki) is a JR West Kabe Line station located in Furuichi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

Station layout

Furuichibashi Station features two side platforms serving two tracks. The station building is next to the Hiroshima bound platform. There is no overpass; passengers must use a railway crossing to reach the other platform. A ticket office is available at this station during the daytime.

Platforms

1      Kabe Line for Hiroshima
2      Kabe Line for Kabe, Aki-Kameyama

History

  • November 19, 1909: Furuichibashi Station opens
  • April 1, 1987: Japanese National Railways is privatized, and Furuichibashi Station becomes a JR West station

Surrounding Area

  • Japan National Route 54
  • Asaminami Ward Office
  • Hiroshima Furuichi Post Office
  • Hiroshima Municipal Furuichi Elementary School
  • Hiroshima Municipal Ōmachi Elementary School
  • Hiroshima Municipal Gion Kita High School
  • Hiroshima Bank
  • Iyo Bank
  • Momiji Bank
  • Hesaka Station, on the JR West Geibi Line