Kawase Station
Currently, Kawase Station has gained great relevance in different areas, generating a significant impact on society. Since its emergence, Kawase Station has sparked numerous debates and reflections, becoming a topic of interest for academics, professionals and the general public. Its influence ranges from cultural and economic to political and environmental aspects, which demonstrates its importance today. In this article, we will analyze the impact of Kawase Station and its role in shaping various scenarios, with the aim of better understanding its relevance today.
Kawase Station 河瀬駅  | |||||||||||
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| JR-West regional rail station | |||||||||||
 East gate of the station, August 2007 | |||||||||||
| General information | |||||||||||
| Location | 1521-1 Minamikawasecho, Hikone-shi, Shiga-ken 522-0222 Japan | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°13′31″N 136°13′31″E / 35.2254°N 136.2252°E | ||||||||||
| Operated by | JR West | ||||||||||
| Line(s) |  Biwako Line | ||||||||||
| Distance | 12.4 km from Maibara | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 side + 1 island platform | ||||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||||
| Structure type | Ground level | ||||||||||
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| Station code | JR-A15 | ||||||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
| Opened | 1 May 1896 | ||||||||||
| Passengers | |||||||||||
| FY 2023 | 5,512 daily[1] | ||||||||||
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Kawase Station (河瀬駅, Kawase-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Hikone, Shiga, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
Lines
Kawase Station is served by the Biwako Line portion of the Tōkaidō Main Line, and is 12.4 kilometers from Maibara and 458.3 kilometers from Tokyo,
Station layout
The station consists of one side platform and one island platforms connected by an elevated concourse. The station building has a Midori no Madoguchi staffed ticket office.
Platform
| 1 | ■ Biwako Line | for Kusatsu and Kyoto |
| 2, 3 | ■ Biwako Line | for Maibara, Nagahama and Ōgaki |
History
The station opened on 1 May 1896 as a station for passengers and cargo on the Japanese Government Railway (JGR) Tōkaidō Line, which became the Japan National Railways (JNR) after World War II. Freight operations were discontinued on 15 March 1972. The station came under the aegis of the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on 1 April 1987 due to the privatization of JNR. A new station building was completed in 1988.
Station numbering was introduced in March 2018 with Kawase being assigned station number JR-A15.[2][3]
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 3405 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[4]
Surrounding area
- Showa Denko Hikone Office
- Shiga Prefectural Kawase Junior and Senior High School
See also
References
- ^ "移動等円滑化取組報告書（鉄道駅）" (PDF) (in Japanese). JR West. 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "近畿エリアの12路線 のべ300駅に「駅ナンバー」を導入します！" ["Station numbers" will be introduced at a total of 300 stations on 12 lines in the Kinki area!]. westjr.co.jp (in Japanese). 20 July 2016. Archived from the original on 16 November 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "「駅ナンバー」一覧表" ["Station number" list] (PDF). westjr.co.jp (in Japanese). 20 July 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 November 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ 彦根市統計（令和2年版） 第10章 運輸および通信 [Hikone City Statistics (Reiwa 2nd Year Edition) Chapter 10 Transportation and Communications] (in Japanese). Japan: Hikone City. 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
External links
Media related to Kawase Station at Wikimedia Commons