Hirano Station (Hyōgo)
Railway station in Kawanishi, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
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Hirano Station (平野駅, Hirano-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Kawanishi, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Nose Electric Railway.[1]
Location1-36-1 Hirano, Kawanishi-shi, Hyōgo-ken 666-0121
Japan
Japan
Coordinates34°52′08″N 135°25′03″E
Operator
Nosé Electric Railway
Line
Myōken Line
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| Location | 1-36-1 Hirano, Kawanishi-shi, Hyōgo-ken 666-0121 Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 34°52′08″N 135°25′03″E | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) from Kawanishi-Noseguchi | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 side + 1 island platforms | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Status | Staffed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station code | NS07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 13 April 1913 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| FY2019 | 6,743 daily | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lines
Hirano Station is served by the Myōken Line, and is located 5.2 kilometers (3.2 mi) from the terminus of the line at Kawanishi-Noseguchi.
Station layout
The station consists of one side platform and one island platform, connected by an elevated station building. The station is staffed.
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Myoken Line | to Yamashita, Myōkenguchi and Nissei Chūō |
| 2 | ■ Myoken Line | for Kawanishi-noseguchi |
| 3 | ■ Myoken Line | for starting trains in either direction |
History
Hirano Station opened on 13 April 1913. The existing station building was completed in March 1981.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 6,743 passengers daily[2]
Surrounding area
- Nose Electric Railway Headquarters
- Kyoritsu Onsen Hospital
