Definition
Kazusa‑Kubo Station (上総久保駅, Kazusa‑Kubo-eki) is a passenger railway station located in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private railway operator Kominato Railway and serves the Kominato Line.
Overview
Kazusa‑Kubo Station is situated on the Kominato Line, which runs between Goi Station in Ichihara and Kazusa‑Nakano Station in Otaki. The station lies approximately 32.1 km from the western terminus at Goi. It functions as a local stop providing access to the surrounding residential and agricultural areas. The station is unattended and features basic passenger facilities.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Kazusa‑Kubo” combines two elements:
- Kazusa (上総) – the historical name of the former province that roughly corresponds to present‑day central Chiba Prefecture.
- Kubo (久保) – a common Japanese toponym meaning “long” or “extended” field, often used to denote a locality with a history of rice cultivation or open plains.
The station’s name therefore indicates its location within the former Kazusa Province in the Kubo area.
Characteristics
- Operator: Kominato Railway (小湊鉄道).
- Line: Kominato Line (小湊鉄道小湊線).
- Distance from Terminus: Roughly 32.1 km from Goi Station.
- Platform Layout: A single side platform serving a single bi‑directional track.
- Facilities: The station is unstaffed; it provides a modest shelter and a waiting area but no ticket office. Passengers purchase tickets on board the train or use a nearby fare adjustment machine where available.
- Service Pattern: Primarily served by local trains that stop at all stations on the line; there is no express service.
- Opening Date: According to available records, Kazusa‑Kubo Station opened on 7 March 1925, coinciding with the inauguration of the Kominato Line.
Related Topics
- Kominato Railway: The private railway company that operates the Kominato Line and several other stations in Chiba Prefecture.
- Kominato Line: A 39.1 km single‑track railway line connecting Goi and Kazusa‑Nakano, notable for its scenic rural landscape.
- Chiba Prefecture Railway Stations: The broader network of railway stations serving the Chiba region, including both private and JR East lines.
- Kazusa Province: An historical province of Japan that existed until the Meiji Restoration, whose name persists in many local place names.