Aburahi Station


Aburahi Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Kōka, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company.

Lines

Aburahi Station is served by the Kusatsu Line, and is 5.3 kilometers from the starting point of the line at.

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform serving single bi-directional track. The station is designed with a "ninja" motif in line with the city of Kōka promoting its historical connection with ninjitsu as a tourist attraction. The station is staffed.

History

Aburahi Station opened on December 15, 1959 as a station on the Japan National Railway . The station became part of the West Japan Railway Company on April 1, 1987 due to the privatization and dissolution of the JNR.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 288 passengers daily.

Surrounding area