Mikuni Station (Fukui)

Mikuni Station is a railway station on the Mikuni Awara Line operated by Echizen Railway in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It serves the Mikuni area.

Location and Layout

The station is located in the central part of Mikuni. It features a single side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station building is a small, functional structure providing shelter for waiting passengers.

Services

Mikuni Station is served by all trains operating on the Mikuni Awara Line, providing connections to Awara-Yunomachi Station and Fukui Station. Train frequencies vary throughout the day, with more frequent services during peak hours.

History

The station originally opened on December 15, 1913, as part of the Mikuni Line operated by the Mikuni Railway. The line was later nationalized and became part of the Japanese National Railways (JNR). Following the privatization of JNR in 1987, the station was transferred to West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The line was later transferred to the third-sector operator Echizen Railway after suffering damage from a flood.

Surrounding Area

Mikuni Station is situated in a residential and commercial area, close to local shops and amenities. It provides convenient access to the historic town of Mikuni and its surrounding attractions, including the Mikuni Port and Tojinbo cliffs, which are a short bus ride away.