is a railway station in
Iwakuni
is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
History
Iwakuni was formerly the castle town of the Iwakuni han, which was formed by Lord Hiroie Kikkawa after he was banished there for supporting the defeated shōgun. The Kikkawa clan ruled ...
,
Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, operated by
West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and
Nishikigawa Railway.
Lines
Kawanishi Station is served by the
Gantoku Line and the
Nishikigawa Seiryū Line.
Surroundings
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Kintai Bridge
The is a historical wooden arch bridge, in the city of Iwakuni, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
The pedestrian bridge was built in 1673, spanning the Nishiki River in a series of five wooden arches. The bridge is located on the foot of Mt.Yo ...
* Birthplace of the
Chiyo Uno
was a Japanese author and kimono designer. She was known for her contributions to Japanese fashion, film, and literature.
Early years
Uno was born in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. In 1915, she was fired from her job as a teacher's assistant due to an ...
Adjacent stations
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See also
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List of railway stations in Japan
External links
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Railway stations in Japan opened in 1960
Railway stations in Yamaguchi Prefecture
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