is a railway station in the city of Oga,

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, Japan, operated by

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(JR East).

Lines

Funakoshi Station is a station of the Oga Line and is located 14.8 rail kilometers from the terminus of the line at Oiwake Station and 23.4 kilometers from . .

Station layout

The station has one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station building also houses a "Newdays"

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and is staffed.

History

Funakoshi Station was opened on November 8, 1914 as a station on the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) serving the town of Funakoshi, Akita. The JGR became the JNR ( Japan National Railways) after World War II. With the privatization of the JNR on April 1, 1987, the station has been managed by JR East.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2018, the station was used by an average of 566 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

*Funakoshi Post Office *

References

External links

JR East station information page
{{Oga Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1914 Railway stations in Akita Prefecture Oga Line Oga, Akita