Nikkō Line
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For the Tobu Railway line, see Tobu Nikkō Line.
The Nikkō Line (日光線 Nikkō-sen?) is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) that serves the city of Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan. The 40.5 km (25 mi) line runs from Utsunomiya on the Utsunomiya Line (Tōhoku Main Line) to Nikkō.
The Tobu Nikkō Station and the JR Nikkō Station are both located within easy walking distance of each other in the city of Nikkō.
[edit] History
- June 1, 1890: The line is opened by Japan Rail under the name of "Nikkō Sen". Service operates from Utsunomiya Station to Imaichi Station.
- August 11, 1890: The line is extended to its present day terminus of Nikkō.
- November 11, 1906: Japan Rail is nationalized.
- September 22, 1959: Electrification of the line is completed.
- February 1, 1984: Cargo service on the line is suspended.
- April 1, 1987: Ownership of the line is transferred to JR East. Cargo service is resumed by JR Freight.
Stations of the JR Nikkō Line
Utsunomiya - Tsuruta - Kanuma - Fubasami - Shimotsukeōsawae - Imaichi - Nikkō
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