Location & Access
Mikamo Station is situated in the town of Higashimiyoshi, within the Miyoshi District of Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Despite its name, which reflects a former town, it is a small, unstaffed station. The station offers a bike shed for cyclists and partial accessibility with a ramp to the platform, though two steps are present.
Railway Lines
The station is served by JR Shikoku's Tokushima Line, identified by the station number B21. It is located 8.7 km from Tsukuda Station, featuring a single side platform and one siding track. The station's structure is at grade, built into a sidehill cutting.
Station History
Mikamo Station opened on December 15, 1961. Its naming is unique: it was named after the newly merged town of Mikamo, formed in 1959 by the merger of Kamo Town and Sansho Village. The station was established in the central part of this new town, coinciding with the merger period, hence adopting the new town's name rather than being a representative station of a larger area.
Travel Tips
As an unstaffed station, travelers should be prepared to purchase tickets in advance or on board. Its location in Higashimiyoshi offers a glimpse into rural Japan. While not a major hub, it provides essential rail access for the local community along the Tokushima Line.
