Shishiori-Karakuwa Station

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Shishiori-Karakuwa Station (鹿折唐桑駅, Shishiori-Karakuwa-eki) is a train station located on the JR Ōfunato Line in northern part of Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. The station was destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has now been replaced by a provisional Bus Rapid Transit line.

Line

JR East Ōfunato Line

Surrounding area

South - Kesennuma City Center
East - Karakuwa, Miyagi via Route 45 or bus

History

March 19, 1932: Station opensas Shishiori Station.
November 1, 1986: Addition of Karakuwa to the name, to reflect its closeness to the peninsula.

Adjacent stations

Stations of the Ōfunato Line

Stations in Italics were destroyed by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and are currently being served by a provisional Bus Rapid Transit line.

Coordinates: 38°54′56″N 141°34′46″E / 38.915498°N 141.579556°E / 38.915498; 141.579556

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