Isobe Station (Gunma)

Isobe Station (磯部駅, Isobe-eki) is a railway station on the Shin-Etsu Main Line in Annaka, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

Isobe Station is served by the Shin-Etsu Main Line and is 13.4 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Takasaki.

Station Layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks, connected by a footbridge. The station has a staffed ticket office (Midori no Madoguchi).

Surrounding Area

The area surrounding Isobe Station is a mix of residential and commercial properties. It is located near Isobe Onsen, a hot spring resort area.

History

Isobe Station opened on May 1, 1885. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on April 1, 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

Passenger Statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 944 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).