is a

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in the town of Watari, Miyagi,

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, operated by the

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(JR East).

Lines

Ōkuma Station is served by the Joban Line, and is located 337.8 km from the official starting point of the line at in Tokyo.

Station layout

The station has one

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connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station is not staffed.

Platforms

File:JREast-Joban-line-Okuma-station-platform-20140812.jpg, The platform in August 2014

History

Ōkuma Station opened on August 2, 1988.

Surrounding area

* Former Ōkuma Town Hall * Watari-Ōkuma Post Office * Sanjūsangendō Kanga ruins

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