Yamashita Station (Miyagi)

Yamashita Station is a railway station on the JR East Senseki Line located in the town of Yamashita, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Location and Overview

The station serves the local community of Yamashita, a town that suffered significant damage during the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Yamashita Station plays a crucial role in connecting Yamashita with other towns and cities along the Senseki Line.

Station Layout

Yamashita Station features two opposed side platforms serving two tracks. The platforms are connected by a footbridge. The station building houses a waiting area and ticket vending machines.

History

Yamashita Station opened on April 10, 1928. It was severely damaged by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and was subsequently rebuilt on higher ground. The station reopened on May 30, 2015, after the relocation of the line further inland.

Adjacent Stations

• Senseki Line: Hamayoshida Station - Sakamoto Station

Services

The station is served by local trains on the Senseki Line, providing connections to Sendai and Ishinomaki.