Train station

Yonekawa Station

Yonekawa Station, 米川

About the station

Yonekawa Station is a railway station in Kure, Yamaguchi. Nearest major stations: Hiroshima, Ōita, Kitakyushu, Kōchi, Kurume. Interesting places nearby: Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome), Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining. Train tickets can be purchased at https://www.trip.com/trains/japan/.

Location & Access

Yonekawa Station is nestled in the city of Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, specifically in Shutocho, Oaza Sasagawa. While it's an unstaffed station, it provides a convenient access point for the local community. For onward travel, a bus stop is available for connections to other areas.

Railway Lines

The station is exclusively served by the Gantoku Line, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It is situated 24.4 km from Iwakuni Station. The preceding station is Takamizu (towards Kushigahama), and the following station is Suō-Takamori (towards Iwakuni).

Station History

Yonekawa Station first opened its doors to passengers on December 1, 1934, making it a long-standing part of the local railway network. Despite its age, it continues to serve the community, albeit as an unstaffed facility.

Travel Tips

As an unstaffed station, travelers should be prepared to purchase tickets in advance or on board if applicable. The station features a single side platform and one track. It's a quiet stop, ideal for those looking to explore the more rural parts of Yamaguchi Prefecture.

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