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, Japan, operated by the private railway operator

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Lines

Izukyū-Shimoda Station forms the southern terminus of the

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, and is located 45.7 kilometers from the northern terminus of the line and is 62.6 kilometers from .

Station layout

Izukyū-Shimoda Station has a double

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serving three tracks. Tracks 1 and 3 are used for normal train service, and Track 2 is used by the

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''. The station has a staffed ticket office.

Platforms

Adjacent stations

History

Izukyū-Shimoda Station opened on December 10, 1961.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 1619 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

*Shimoda Elementary School *Shimoda Middle School *Shimoda City Hall * Shimoda Ropeway Shin-shimoda station (1 minute walk)

References

External links

official home page
Railway stations in Shizuoka Prefecture Izu Kyūkō Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1961 Stations of Izu Kyūkō Shimoda, Shizuoka {{Shizuoka-railstation-stub