Chūō-Hirosaki Station

Chūō-Hirosaki Station (中央弘前駅, Chūō-Hirosaki-eki) is a railway station in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator, Kōnan Railway Company. Chūō-Hirosaki Station stands as a gateway to the picturesque city, adorned with cherry blossoms in spring and a winter wonderland when snow blankets its surroundings. This station not only links travelers to Hirosaki's historic castle but also serves as a vibrant hub where modernity meets the timeless allure of traditional Japanese charm.

Chūō-Hirosaki Station

中央弘前駅
Chūō-Hirosaki Station, June 2022
General information
LocationYoshino-cho 1-6, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori-ken 036-8188
Japan
Coordinates40°35′58.61″N 140°28′21.71″E
Operated by Kōnan Railway
Line(s)■ Ōwani Line
Distance13.9 km from Ōwani
Platforms1 side platform
Other information
StatusStaffed
WebsiteOfficial website (in Japanese)
History
OpenedJanuary 26, 1952
Passengers
FY2015737
Location
Chūō-Hirosaki Station
Location within Aomori Prefecture
Chūō-Hirosaki Station
Chūō-Hirosaki Station (Japan)

Lines

Chūō-Hirosaki Station is the northern terminal of the Kōnan Railway Ōwani Line, and lies 13.9 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Ōwani Station.

Station layout

Chūō-Hirosaki Station has one deadheaded side platform serving a single track. The small station building houses an izakaya-style soba restaurant.

Adjacent stations
« Service »
Kōnan Railway Kōnan Line
Hirokōshita - Terminus

History

Chūō-Hirosaki Station was opened on January 26, 1952. From April 1, 1997 it has been a kan'i itaku station, run by a group of retired employees from the Kōnan Railway Company.

Surrounding area
  • downtown central Hirosaki

See also

Media related to Chūō-Hirosaki Station at Wikimedia Commons

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