Location & Access
Higashi-Oiwake Station (東追分駅) was situated in Abira, within the Yūfutsu District of Hokkaido, Japan. While it no longer serves passengers, its location along the Sekisho Line placed it in a rural setting, characteristic of many stations in Hokkaido.
Railway Lines
The station was part of the Sekisho Line, a vital railway artery operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). It was located 21.6 km from Minami-Chitose Station and featured two side platforms with two tracks. Although it is now a signal box, the line continues to be an important route for freight and passenger services.
Station History
Higashi-Oiwake Station first opened its doors to passengers on March 1, 1965. For over five decades, it served the local community. However, due to declining passenger numbers and the rationalization of railway services, the station officially ceased passenger operations on March 25, 2016. It has since been reclassified as Higashi-Oiwake Signal Box (東追分信号場), continuing its role in railway operations but without public access.
