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Hizen-Shiroishi Station

Coordinates: 33°11′13″N 130°08′09″E / 33.186918°N 130.135889°E / 33.186918; 130.135889
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Hizen-Shiroishi Station

Hizen-Shiroishi Station (肥前白石駅, Hizenshiroishi-eki) is a railway station in Shiroishi, Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Nagasaki Main Line.

Layout

It is an above ground station consisting of two tracks flanked by two side platforms.

Usage

In 2005, the average number of passengers per day was 593.

Other

From April 1, 1988, to April 30, 1989, this station, along with the Sasebo Line's Ōmachi Station, was the starting point from which one could purchase the longest one-way ticket in Japan.

Surroundings

  • Shiroishi High School (佐賀県立白石高等学校)
  • Shiroishi Agricultural High School (佐賀県立佐賀農業高等学校)
  • National Route 207
  • Saga Prefecture Route 36

History

  • March 9, 1930 - Opening

Adjacent stations

Service
Hizen-Yamaguchi   Nagasaki Main Line   Hizen-Ryūō

33°11′13″N 130°08′09″E / 33.186918°N 130.135889°E / 33.186918; 130.135889