was a railway station in the city of Yokote, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East. The station closed on 12 March 2022.

Lines

Hiraishi Station is served by local trains of the Kitakami Line, and is located from the terminus of the line at Kitakami Station.

Hiraishi Station

The station is closed during the winter months.

Hiraishi Station

Station layout

The station consists of a single side platform serving bi-directional traffic. The station is unattended.

Hiraishi Station

History

Hiraishi Station opened on July 15, 1963 as a station on the Japan National Railways (JNR). The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the JNR on April 1, 1987.

Starting on December 1, 2016, the station will be closed seasonally during the winter months (December - March).

Hiraishi Station closed on March 12, 2022.

Surrounding area

See also

List of railway stations in Japan

References

External links

JR East Station information

Railway stations in Japan opened in 1963

Railway stations in Akita Prefecture

Railway stations closed in 2022

Kitakami Line

Yokote, Akita