Location & Access
Inotani Station (猪谷駅, Inotani-eki) is situated in the Inotani area of Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It holds the distinction of being the southernmost station in Toyama Prefecture and the only JR Central station within the prefecture, despite being managed by JR West. Its coordinates are 36°28′19″N 137°14′16″E.
Railway Lines & Operations
The station is a crucial point on the Takayama Main Line, operated jointly by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). Inotani Station is one of only four boundary stations for JR Central and JR West on conventional lines. This means that train crews for the Limited Express "Hida" services switch here: JR Central crews handle the journey to/from Nagoya or Osaka, while JR West crews manage the segment to/from Toyama. The station features one island platform and two tracks.
Station History
Inotani Station first opened its doors on November 27, 1930. Historically, it also served as a junction for the Kamioka Line of the Kamioka Railway, which unfortunately ceased operations and was abandoned in 2006.
Travel Tips
As an unstaffed station, travelers should be aware of this when planning their journey. Its unique role as a company boundary station makes it an interesting stop for railway enthusiasts.
