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Railway station in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Sanuki-Saida Station
讃岐財田駅
The platforms of Sanuki-Saida Station in 2013. Note the pedestrian level crossing to the island platform.
General information
LocationSaitacho Saitakami, Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, 769-0401
Japan
Coordinates34°07′02″N 133°48′54″E / 34.1172°N 133.8150°E / 34.1172; 133.8150
Operated by JR Shikoku
Line(s)Dosan Line
Distance23.9 km (14.9 mi) from Tadotsu
Platforms1 island platform, 1 side platform
Tracks3
Construction
ParkingAvailable
AccessibleYes - platforms are linked by ramps and a pedestrian level crossing
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
Station codeD18
History
Opened21 May 1923 (1923-05-21)
Passengers
FY201916
Location
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Sanuki-Saida Station (讃岐財田駅, Sanuki-Saida-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D18".

Lines

Sanuki-Saida Station is served by JR Shikoku's Dosan Line and is located 23.9 km (14.9 mi) from the beginning of the line at Tadotsu.

Layout

The station, which is unstaffed, consists of a side platform and an island platform serving three tracks. A building adjacent to the side platform serves as a passenger waiting room. A pedestrian level crossing spanning two tracks gives access to the island platform. Parking and a bike shed are available.

  • Front entrance of the station building. The large tree in the foreground is an 800-year old tabunoki tree. Front entrance of the station building. The large tree in the foreground is an 800-year old tabunoki tree.

Adjacent stations

« Service »
Dosan Line
Kurokawa   -   Tsubojiri

History

Sanuki-Saida Station opened on 21 May 1923 when the then Sanuki Line (讃岐線), operated by Japanese Government Railways (later becoming Japanese National Railways (JNR) was extended from Kotohira to Sanuki-Saida. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.

Surrounding area

  • An 800-year old tabunoki tree near the station entrance is designated Kagawa Prefectural Protected Tree No. 92.
  • A broadleaf forest with tabunoki trees at the Itsukushima Shinto shrine (厳島神社) is a designated Kagawa Prefectural Natural Monument.

See also

References

  1. ^ "土讃線 多度津-阿波池田間 その6" [Dosan Line Tadotsu - Awa-Ikeda Part 6]. kukanzeneki.net. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  2. "Shikoku Railway Route Map" (PDF). JR Shikoku. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. "Sanuki-Saida Station Timetable" (PDF). JR Shikoku. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  4. ^ Ishino, Tetsu; et al., eds. (1998). 停車場変遷大事典 国鉄・JR編 [Station Transition Directory – JNR/JR] (in Japanese). Vol. II. Tokyo: JTB Corporation. p. 664. ISBN 4-533-02980-9.
  5. "讃岐財田" [Sanuki-Saida]. hacchi-no-he.net. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  6. Ishino, Tetsu; et al., eds. (1998). 停車場変遷大事典 国鉄・JR編 [Station Transition Directory – JNR/JR] (in Japanese). Vol. I. Tokyo: JTB Corporation. p. 217. ISBN 4-533-02980-9.
  7. "財田駅前のタブノキ" [Tabunoki tree in front of Saida Station]. www.pref.kagawa.lg.jp. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  8. "厳島神社のタブ樹林(植物)" [Tabunoki forest at Itsukushima Shinto shrine (flora)]. www.pref.kagawa.lg.jp. Retrieved 13 December 2017.

External links

Stations of the JR Shikoku D K Dosan Line
The logo of Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku).
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