Kawarayu-Onsen Station
Kawarayu-Onsen Station (川原湯温泉駅, Kawarayu-Onsen-eki) is a passenger railway station in the town of Naganohara, Gunma, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
Lines
Kawarayu-Onsen Station is served by the Agatsuma Line, and is located 42.0 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Shibukawa Station.
Station layout
The station consists of a single island platform connected to the station building by a footbridge. It is staffed.
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Agatsuma Line | for Manza-Kazawaguchi and Ōmae |
| 2 | ■ Agatsuma Line | for Nakanojō, Shibukawa, and Takasaki |
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The platforms in September 2014
History
The station opened on 20 April 1946, initially named Kawarayu Station (川原湯駅). With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East. It was renamed Kawarayu-Onsen on 1 December 1991.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 18 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).
Surrounding area
- Kawarayu Post Office
- Kawarayu Onsen
National Route 145
