Nichihara StationNichihara Station is a passenger railway station located in the town of Tsuwano, Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company.WWW jr-odekake.net/eki/top?id...LinesNichihara Station is served by the JR West Yamaguchi Line, and is located 72.8 kilometers from the terminus of the line at.Station layoutThe station consists of two opposed side platforms, connected with the station building by a level crossing. The station is staffed, and also contains the local post office and community center.HistoryNichihara Station was opened on 1 April 1923 when the Yamaguchi Line was extended between Tsuwano Station and Iwami Masuda Station. With the privatization of the Japan National Railway on 1 April 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan Railway Company.Passenger statisticsIn fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 23 passengers daily.Surrounding areaNichihara Astronomical ObservatoryJapan National Route 9