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Fukubu Line

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located in the city of Sabae,

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Lines

Nishiyama-Kōen Station is served by the

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, and is located 6.0 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .

Station layout

The station consists of one ground-level

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serving a single bi-directional track. The station is unattended. However, during special events (such as Suribachiyaito and the

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Festival during Golden Week) the station is staffed during midday, and some express trains bound for Fukui-Ekimae make stops.

Adjacent stations

History

The station opened on August 13, 1929 as . It was renamed Nishiyama-Kōen Station on April 10, 1987.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 37 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

* Nishiyama Park and the Nishiyama Zoo are a short walk west from the station. *Sabae City Hall and the Citizens' Center are also nearby.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nishiyama-Koen Station Railway stations in Japan opened in 1929 Fukui Railway Fukubu Line Sabae, Fukui