Midoriko Station (みどり湖駅, Midoriko-eki) is a railway station located in the city of Shiojiri, Nagano, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It serves the Midoriko area, known for its proximity to Midori Lake, a local reservoir.
Lines
Midoriko Station is served by the JR Chuo Main Line and is 214.5 kilometers from the official starting point of the line at Tokyo Station.Station Layout
The station consists of a single elevated island platform serving two tracks. The station building is located underneath the platform level. Midoriko Station is unstaffed (無人駅, mujin-eki) and provides a small waiting area for passengers. Access to the platform is via stairs.Platforms
| Platform | Line | Direction | | :------- | :--- | :-------- | | 1 | Chuo Main Line | For Shiojiri, Matsumoto | | 2 | Chuo Main Line | For Okaya, Kofu, Tokyo |History
Midoriko Station opened on April 1, 1983. Its inauguration coincided with the completion and opening of the Midoriko branch line of the Chuo Main Line, which provided a more direct and faster route for trains, bypassing some sections of the original, older alignment.Surrounding Area
- Midoriko (Midori Lake): A man-made lake primarily used for water supply.
- National Route 153
- Shiojiri Kita Interchange on the Nagano Expressway
- Residential areas of Midoriko
See also
- Chuo Main Line