Location & Access
Osatsunai Station was situated in Urausu, within the Kabato District of Hokkaido, Japan. While no longer operational, its coordinates were 43°28′25″N 141°50′24″E. As a rural station, it likely served the local community of Urausu and the surrounding agricultural areas.
Railway Lines
The station was part of the Sasshō Line, also known as the Gakuen Toshi Line, operated by JR Hokkaido. It was located 67.9 kilometers from Sōen Station, a key hub in Sapporo. The station featured a single platform and one track, characteristic of many smaller, local lines in Japan.
Station History
Osatsunai Station opened its doors on December 1, 1959, providing vital rail access to the Urausu area for over six decades. However, facing declining ridership, with an average of only 0.8 daily passengers between 2013 and 2017, the station was officially closed on April 17, 2020, as part of the partial abandonment of the Sasshō Line.
Travel Tips
As Osatsunai Station is now defunct, it is no longer possible to travel to this specific location by train. However, visitors interested in the history of Hokkaido's railways or exploring the Urausu area can still appreciate the scenic beauty of the region that the Sasshō Line once traversed.