Daigaku-mae Station (Shiga)

Daigaku-mae Station (大学前駅, Daigaku-mae-eki) is a railway station located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, on the Ohmi Railway Main Line (also known as the Ohmi Railway Yokaichi Line). The station is named after the nearby University of Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県立大学, Shiga Kenritsu Daigaku).

The station is a local stop on the Ohmi Railway Main Line, serving primarily students and local residents. It features a simple platform configuration, typically with one or two platforms serving trains in both directions. Facilities are generally limited, consisting of basic amenities such as waiting areas and ticket vending machines, though specific amenities may vary.

The station's location near the University of Shiga Prefecture makes it a crucial transportation hub for students and faculty commuting to and from the university. Consequently, passenger traffic tends to be higher during school days and times.

The Ohmi Railway is a private railway company operating primarily within Shiga Prefecture. Daigaku-mae Station contributes to the overall network, facilitating regional transportation and connecting Hikone with other areas within Shiga Prefecture.