Shinano-Asano Station
Lines
Shinano-Asano Station is served by the Iiyama Line, and is 2.2 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Toyono Station.
Station layout
The station consists of one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station formerly had an island platform with a side platform for freight. The station is staffed.
History
Shinano-Asano Station opened on 20 October 1921 as Shinshū-Asano Station (信州浅野駅, Shinshū-Asano-eki). It was renamed to its present name on 1 June 1944 with the nationalization of the Iiyama Railway. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 158 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).
Surrounding area
The station is located in a rural area, surrounded by apple orchards.
- Asano Post Office