Nishigahō Station (西ヶ方駅, Nishigahō-eki) is a passengerrailway station located in the city of Shimanto, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "G35".[1][2]

G35 Nishigahō Station 西ヶ方駅
Platform of Nishigahō Station in 2010
General information
Location	Nishitosanishigahō, Shimanto-shi, Kōchi-ken 787-1602 Japan
Coordinates	33°11′14″N 132°46′02″E
Operated by	JR Shikoku
Line(s)	■ Yodo Line
Distance	45.4 km from Wakai
Platforms	1 side platform
Tracks	1
Construction
Parking	Available
Bicycle facilities	Bike shed
Disabled access	Yes - ramp leads up to platform
Other information
Status	unstaffed
Station code	G35
History
Opened	26 March 1953 (1953-03-26)
Passengers
FY2018	10
Location
Nishigahō Station Location within Kochi Prefecture Show map of Kochi Prefecture Nishigahō Station Nishigahō Station (Japan) Show map of Japan

Lines

Nishigahō Station is served by JR Shikoku's Yodo Line, and is 45.4 kilometers from the starting point of then line at Wakai.[3]

Layout

The station, which is unstaffed, consists of a side platform serving a single track. There is no station building, only a shelter for waiting passengers. A ramp leads up from the access road to the platform. There is a toilet building next to the ramp and a bike shed is located across the access road.[1][4][5]

Adjacent stations

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History

The station opened on 26 March 1953 under the control of Japanese National Railways. After the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.[6]

Surrounding area

• Shimanto Municipal Nishigakata Elementary School
• Hiromi River

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan

References

External links

• Station timetable

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