Jike Station (寺家駅, Jike-eki) is a railway station on the Sanyo Main Line in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). The station opened on March 4, 2017.

Jike Station 寺家駅
The south side of Jike Station in March 2017
General information
Location	Jike, Saijō-chō, Higashihiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken 739-0041 Japan
Coordinates	34.439222°N 132.722722°E / 34.439222; 132.722722
Operated by	JR West
Line(s)	G  Sanyō Main Line
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Other information
Website	Official website
History
Opened	March 4, 2017 (2017-03-04)
Passengers
2,800 daily (forecast)
Location
Jike Station Location within Japan

Lines

Jike Station is served by the Sanyō Main Line.

Layout

The station has two side platforms serving two tracks at ground level. The station building is situated above the platforms and tracks.

Platforms

• 
  The ticket barriers in March 2017

Adjacent stations

History

The name of the new station was officially announced by JR West in July 2016.[1] The station opened on 4 March 2017.[2] The construction costs of approximately 2.1 billion yen were borne entirely by the city of Higashihiroshima.[2]

Passenger statistics

The station is expected to be used by an average of approximately 2,800 passengers daily.[2]

Surrounding area

• National Route 486
• Hiroshima Prefectural Kamo High School
• Chuo Junior High School
• Saijo Junior High School
• Hiraiwa Elementary School
• Teranishi Elementary School

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jike Station.

Official website