Tosa-Taishō Station (土佐大正駅, Tosa-Taishō-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Shimanto, Takaoka District, Kōchi, Japan. It is operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku). The station bears the number "G30".[1][2]

G30 Tosa-Taishō Station 土佐大正駅
Facade of Tosa-Taishō Station in 2007
General information
Location	Taishō, Shimanto-chō, Takaoka-gun, Kōchi-ken 786-0301 Japan
Coordinates	33°11′41″N 132°58′33″E
Operated by	JR Shikoku
Line(s)	■ Yodo Line
Distance	17.6 km from Wakai
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Connections	Bus stop
Construction
Parking	Available
Bicycle facilities	No bike shed
Disabled access	No - steps lead up to platform
Other information
Status	Staffed (Kan'i itaku station)
Station code	G30
History
Opened	1 March 1974 (1974-03-01)
Passengers
FY2018	30
Services
Preceding station JR Shikoku Following station Tosa-Shōwa G31 towards Uwajima Yodo Line Utsuigawa G29 towards Kubokawa
Location
Tōkawa Station Location within Kochi Prefecture Show map of Kochi Prefecture Tōkawa Station Tōkawa Station (Japan) Show map of Japan

Lines

The station is served by JR Shikoku's Yodo Line and is 17.6 kilometers from the starting point of then line at Wakai.[3]

Layout

The station building is built of timber in the style of a mountain lodge. There is a ticket window, waiting area and a shop. A tunnel and a flight of steps lead from the station to an island platform serving two tracks. Parking is available on a paved compound beside the track. A bus company maintains an office in the station premises and there is a bus depot next to the building.[1][4]

History

The station opened on 1 March 1974 under the control of Japanese National Railways. After the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.[5]

Surrounding area

• The station is located in the centre of the former town of Taishō which was merged into the town of Shimanto in 2006.
• Shimanto River - runs next to Taisho near the station.
• National Route 381 - runs through Taisho between the station and the river.
• Old Takeuchi Family Residence - half a kilometer from the station. It is an example of a traditional mountain village farmhouse of thatch and timber construction which has been listed as an Important Cultural Property.[6]
• Mutemuka Brewery (無手無冠) - a sake brewery which also produces a shōchū made from chestnuts.[7]
• Todoroki Park (轟公園) - a local recreation area with a windmill made of stone.[8]
• River Park Todoroki (轟公園) - a campsite by the Shimanto River.[9]
• Shimanto Taishō Road Station - a service station along National Route 381.[10]

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan

References

External links

• Station timetable

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