Nishi-Shiogama Station

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Nishi-Shiogama Station

Nishi-Shiogama Station (西塩釜駅, Nishi-Shiogama-eki) is a JR East railway station located in Shiogama, Miyagi.

Line

JR East
- Senseki Line

Surrounding area

Shiogama Municipal Hospital
Shiogama Temple
Shiogama Station on the Tōhoku Main Line is within walking distance.

History

June 5, 1925: Station begins operation as Nishi-Shiogama Station (西塩釜駅)
May 1, 1944: Station changes name to Nishi-Shiogama Station (西塩竈駅)
May 25, 1963: Station changes name back to Nishi-Shiogama Station (西塩釜駅)
March 1, 2005: Due to declining window purchases, station becomes unmanned

Adjacent stations

Stations of the Senseki Line

Coordinates: 38°18′43″N 141°01′07″E / 38.3119°N 141.0186°E / 38.3119; 141.0186

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