Hiroden Hakushima Station is a

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on the

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, located in Higashi-hakushima, Naka-ku,

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. The station is operated by the Hiroshima Electric Railway.

Routes

There is one route that serves Hakushima Station: * Hakushima - Hatchobori Route

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform serving one track. A crosswalk connects the platform with the sidewalk. There is a small shelter located on the middle of the platform. The track ends immediately at the end of the platform; there is no buffer stop.

Adjacent stations

Surrounding area

* Astram Line Hakushima Station (1 km away) * Hiroshima Teishin Hospital

History

* Opened on the Main Line on November 23, 1912. * Closed due to the

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on August 6, 1945. * Moved and renamed to "Hakushima-syuten" on June 10, 1952. * Renamed to "Hakushima" on March 30, 1960.

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