Shimokawazoi Station (下川合駅, Shimokawazoi-eki) is a railway facility in Noshiro, Akita Prefecture, Japan. The station is operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and is served by the Ōu Main Line.
Location
- Address: Shimokawazoi, Noshiro‑shi, Akita‑ken 014‑8511, Japan.
- The station lies on the Ōu Main Line, approximately 320 kilometres from the line’s official starting point at Fukushima Station.
Lines and Services
- Ōu Main Line (also known as the Ōu Main Line (JR East) segment).
- Trains stopping at Shimokawazoi are local services; express or limited‑express services do not call at this station.
Station Layout
- The facility consists of a single side platform serving one bi‑directional track.
- The platform is at ground level and is accessed directly from the adjacent road.
- The station is unattended; there are no staff on site, and ticketing is handled by automated machines or on‑board conductors.
History
- Shimokawazoi Station opened on 1 November 1900 as part of the Japanese Government Railways network.
- With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, control of the station was transferred to JR East.
Surrounding Area
- The station is situated in a rural setting, surrounded primarily by agricultural land and a small residential community.
- Nearby facilities include local roadways connecting to the city centre of Noshiro and basic community amenities such as a post office and convenience stores.
Passenger Use
- Ridership figures for Shimokawazoi Station are modest, reflecting its location in a sparsely populated area. Detailed annual passenger statistics are not publicly disclosed.
Access
- The station can be reached by local road networks; there is no dedicated parking structure, but a modest parking area for bicycles and automobiles is available adjacent to the platform.
Note: The information presented reflects data available from official JR East publications and standard railway reference sources.
