Nate Station


Nate Station is a passenger railway station in located in the city of Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, operated by West [Japan Railway Company].

Lines

Nate Station is served by the Wakayama Line, and is located 63.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Ōji Station.

Station layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station is unattended.

History

Nate Station opened on October 1, 1901 on the Kiwa Railway after considerable dispute between local residents on its location. The line was sold to the Kansai Railway in 1904, which was subsequently nationalized in 1907. With the privatization of the Japan National Railways on April 1, 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan Railway Company.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 438 passengers daily.

Surrounding Area