Oga Station (男鹿駅, Oga‑eki) is a railway station located in the city of Oga, Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and serves as the terminus of the Oga Line.
Location and Lines
- The station is situated at 1‑2‑1 Oga‑chō, Oga-shi, Akita-ken 010‑1511, Japan.
- It is the terminal station on the Oga Line, which runs 26.6 km (16.5 mi) from Oiwake Station, where the line connects with the main Ōu Main Line.
Station Layout
- Oga Station has a single ground‑level side platform serving one bi‑directional track.
- The station building houses a staffed ticket office and basic passenger facilities.
History
- The station opened in 1936 as part of the extension of the Oga Line to serve the coastal city of Oga.
- Following the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.
Passenger Usage
- In fiscal year 2019, the station was used by an average of approximately 215 boarding passengers per day.
Surrounding Area
- Oga Station provides access to local attractions such as the Oga Peninsula, the Namahage Museum, and the Oga Aquarium.
- It is also a gateway for visitors to the traditional Namahage Festival and other cultural sites within the city.
Adjacent Stations
- The preceding station on the Oga Line is Wakimoto Station, located 2.2 km away.
Operator
- East Japan Railway Company (JR East)
References
- JR East official station information.
- Akita Prefecture statistical publications.
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