Shiwaguchi Station

is a JR West Geibi Line station located in Ibara, Shiraki-chō, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The "Shiwa" in the name derives from the nearby Shiwa-chō, Higashihiroshima, despite there being no shuttle bus or other connection between the two locations. This station should not be confused with other stations of similar-sounding name on the Geibi Line: Shimowachi, Shiomachi, and Shiwachi. Even though Shiwaguchi Station is an express stop station, the Miyoshi Liner does not stop here due to lack of passengers using the station.

History

*1915-04-28: Shiwaguchi Station opens
*1987-04-01: Japan National Railways is privatized, and Shiwaguchi Station becomes a JR West station

tation building and platforms

Shiwaguchi Station features one raised, island-style platform, capable of handling two lines simultaneously. The station building is a prominent one-story concrete building which includes a Green Window .

Environs

Two convenience stores are located directly across from the station. The Shiwaguchi Station Bus Stop is located near the station.
*Takaminami Post Office
*Shimizu Clinic
*Hiroshima Municipal Offices, Shiraki Branch
*Hiroshima Municipal Shiraki Junior High School
*Hiroshima Municipal Takaminami Elementary School
*Hiroshima Municipal Shiraki High School
*Misasa River
*Hiyama

Highway access

* Hiroshima Prefectural Route 37 (Hiroshima-Miyoshi Route)

Connecting lines

All lines are JR West lines. ;Geibi Line:Miyoshi Express::Mukaihara Station — Shiwaguchi Station — Shimofukawa Station:Commuter Liner/Local::Ibaraichi Station — Shiwaguchi Station — Kamimita Station

External links

*ja icon [http://www.jr-odekake.net/eki/top.php?id=0800511 JR West]