Operated by JR Hokkaido Station code H45 Opened 1943 | Line(s) Muroran Main Line Address Japan | |
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Location Toyoura, Abuta, Hokkaido
Japan Similar Rebun Station, Shizukari Station, Ōkishi Station, Muroran Station, Kita‑Funaoka Station | ||
Koboro Station (小幌駅, Koboro-eki) is a railway station in Toyoura, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido).
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Lines
Koboro Station is served by the Muroran Main Line.
Station layout
The station has two side platforms, serving one track each. The station is located between two long tunnels.
History
The station opened on September 30, 1943 as Koboro Yard (Koboro shingōjō). Despite its classification as shingōjō, it accepted passengers use. The classification was changed on October 1, 1967 to Koboro Provisional Stop (Koboro kari-jōkōjō). It was given the status of full station and named Koboro Station on April 1, 1987 when JR Hokkaido was established. However, the location of the station was not officially defined by the distance for the purpose of fare calculation until March 10, 1990.
In August 2015, it was announced that JR Hokkaido planned to close the station in autumn 2015, possibly as early as the end of October, but in September 2015, it was revealed that JR Hokkaido was in discussion with the local government to keep the station open.
Surrounding area
This station is surrounded by only a steep cliff and the sea, making this station one of the most secluded in Japan.