Train station

Minami-Onoda Station

Minami-Onoda Station, 南小野田

About the station

Minami-Onoda Station is a railway station in Kitakyushu, Yamaguchi. Nearest major stations: Ōita, Kurume, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Nagasaki. Interesting places nearby: Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining, Nakamura Ningyo (Kaigeido Gallery), Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region. Train tickets can be purchased at https://www.trip.com/trains/japan/.

Location & Access

Minami-Onoda Station is situated in Heiseicho, San'yō-Onoda, a city within Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. This unstaffed station offers basic access for local residents and travelers exploring the coastal areas of Yamaguchi. While the station itself is modest, its location provides a gateway to the surrounding community.

Railway Lines

The station is exclusively served by the Onoda Line, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It is positioned 8.9 kilometers from Ube-Shinkawa Station. The preceding station on the line is Onodakō (towards Ube-Shinkawa), and the following station is Minami-Nakagawa (towards Onoda). The station features a single side platform and one track, indicating its role as a local stop on this regional line.

Station History

Minami-Onoda Station officially opened its doors to passengers on March 15, 1962. For over six decades, it has served the local community, facilitating travel along the Onoda Line. As an unstaffed station, it operates with a focus on efficiency and accessibility for its users.

Travel Tips

As an unstaffed station, travelers should be prepared to purchase tickets onboard or at their destination. The station is connected to a bus stop, offering potential onward connections to other parts of San'yō-Onoda. For those interested in local Japanese railway experiences, Minami-Onoda Station provides a glimpse into the regional rail network of Yamaguchi Prefecture.

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