Location & Access
Shitayama Station (舌山駅, Shitayama-eki) is situated in Wakaguri, Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. This unstaffed station serves the local community and provides convenient access to the surrounding area. Its coordinates are 36.8719°N 137.4861°E.
Railway Lines
The station is operated by the private railway company Toyama Chihō Railway and is a stop on the Toyama Chihō Railway Main Line, identified by station number T32. It is located 41.0 km from the starting point of the line at Dentetsu-Toyama. Shitayama Station features two side platforms serving two tracks. A unique characteristic of Shitayama Station is its remarkably short distance of only 300 meters to the adjacent Shin-Kurobe Station, making it the shortest interval between stations on the entire Toyama Chihō Railway line.
Station History
Shitayama Station officially opened its doors on November 5, 1922, and has been serving passengers for over a century. Despite its long history, it remains an unstaffed station, reflecting the operational model of many local lines in Japan. In fiscal year 2015, the station recorded an average of 74 daily passengers.
Travel Tips
As an unstaffed station, passengers should be aware that ticket purchases or inquiries might need to be handled in advance or at larger, staffed stations. The short distance to Shin-Kurobe Station could be an interesting point for railway enthusiasts or those looking for a quick transfer between these two points.
