Train station

Onodakō Station

Onodakō Station, 小野田港

About the station

Onodakō 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

Onodakō Station is situated in the city of San'yō-Onoda, within Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Specifically, it can be found in Kitaryuōmachi. While the station itself is unstaffed, it offers connections to local bus services, making it a convenient point for onward travel within the area.

Railway Lines

The station is exclusively served by the JR West Onoda Line. It is located 6.5 km from Ube-Shinkawa Station. The preceding station on the line is Suzumeda (towards Ube-Shinkawa), and the following station is Minami-Onoda (towards Onoda). The station features two side platforms and two tracks, operating at grade.

Station History

Onodakō Station has a long history, having been opened on November 25, 1915. This makes it over a century old, reflecting its enduring role in the local transportation network. Despite its age, it continues to serve the community, albeit as an unstaffed facility.

Travel Tips

As an unstaffed station, travelers should be aware that ticket purchases or assistance may not be readily available on-site. It's advisable to check train schedules and fare information in advance. The bus stop connection provides flexibility for exploring the surrounding San'yō-Onoda area.

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