Nishi-Ōyama Station (西大山駅, Nishi-Ōyama-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu. A monument at the station proclaims it to be the southernmost train station of Japan Railways.
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Lines
Nishi-Ōyama Station is served by the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line and is located 56.7 km (35.2 mi) from the starting point of the line at Kagoshima-Chūō.
Layout
This is an above-ground station with one side platform and one track. It is an unattended station. The is no station building but only a small short open shelter on the platform.
History
The station opened on 22 March 1960. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Kyushu.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 44 passengers daily.
Surrounding area
Japan National Route 226