Ōtaki Station (大多喜駅, Ōtaki-eki) is a railway station located in the town of Ōtaki, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The station is operated by the third‑sector railway company Isumi Railway and serves the Isumi Line.
Location
The station is situated at 1-1-1 Ōtaki‑chō, Ōtaki, Isumi District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Operator and Line
Ōtaki Station is served exclusively by the Isumi Line, a regional rail line that runs between Kazusa‑Nakano Station and Ōhara Station. The Isumi Line is owned and operated by Isumi Railway, a joint public‑private venture established after the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR).
Station Layout
Ōtaki Station has a single side platform serving one bi‑directional track. The platform is at grade level, and the station building is a modest wooden structure that houses a ticket office and waiting area. The station is unattended during off‑peak hours.
History
- The station opened on 1 March 1915 as part of the Kihara Line operated by the Japanese Government Railways, the predecessor of JNR.
- Following the division and privatization of JNR, the line was transferred to the Isumi Railway on 24 March 1988, at which point the station became part of the Isumi Line network.
Passenger Usage
Official passenger statistics for recent years are not publicly detailed in available sources. Consequently, precise daily ridership figures for Ōtaki Station are not provided here.
Surrounding Area
Ōtaki Station provides access to the town of Ōtaki, which is known for its historic Ōtaki Castle and associated cultural sites. The station is used by local residents, tourists visiting the castle, and visitors to the surrounding rural area.
References
- Isumi Railway official website (Japanese).
- Historical records of the Kihara Line and its transition to the Isumi Line.
This entry adheres to an objective and factual presentation based on publicly available information.