Location & Access
Tōtōmi-Ichinomiya Station is situated in the town of Mori, within Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It serves as a key access point for the local community and visitors exploring the region. The station is operated by the third-sector Tenryū Hamanako Railroad, a local railway company.
Railway Lines
The station is exclusively served by the Tenryū Hamanako Line. It features two side platforms, providing efficient boarding and alighting for passengers. Tōtōmi-Ichinomiya Station is located 16.4 kilometers from the line's starting point at Kakegawa Station. Notably, this station is unique as it is currently the only one retaining the historical 'Tōtōmi' prefix in its name, a distinction that sets it apart from other stations on the same line where this prefix was either removed or altered during the transition from Japanese National Railways.
Station History
Tōtōmi-Ichinomiya Station officially opened its doors on June 1, 1940. During the privatization of Japanese National Railways, many stations saw their historical 'Tōtōmi' prefix removed or changed (e.g., Tōtōmi-Sakuragi became Sakuragi, Tōtōmi-Mori became Enshū-Mori, and Tōtōmi-Futamata became Tenryū-Futamata). However, Tōtōmi-Ichinomiya Station retained its original name, preserving a piece of local history. This has resulted in the interesting coexistence of stations with both 'Tōtōmi' and 'Enshū' prefixes on the same line.
Travel Tips
As a staffed station, Tōtōmi-Ichinomiya offers a degree of assistance to travelers. With an average of 54 daily passengers recorded in FY2016, it provides a quiet and authentic local travel experience. Visitors interested in local history or exploring the scenic Tenryū Hamanako Line will find this station a charming stop.
