is a

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in the town of

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, Japan, operated by

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(JR East).

Lines

Mogami Station is served by the

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, and is located 65.6 rail kilometers from the terminus of the line at

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Station layout

The station has one

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, connected to the station building by a level crossing. The station is staffed, and the station building incorporates the Mogami Public Hall.

Platforms

History

Mogami Station opened on August 1, 1916 as . The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the

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on April 1, 1987. It was renamed to its present name on December 4, 1999.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2018, the station was used by an average of 143 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

* *Mogami Town Hall *Mogami Post Office

References

External links

JR East Station information
Railway stations in Yamagata Prefecture Rikuu East Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1916 Mogami, Yamagata {{Yamagata-railstation-stub