is a railway station located in the city of Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan, served by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Jimba Station is served by the Ōu Main Line, and is located 416.5 km from the terminus of the line at . Station layout The station consists of a single island platform and a single side platform serving three tracks, connected to the station building by a footbridge. However, Platform 2 is not in use. The station is unattended. Platforms History Jimba Station was opened on June 21, 1899 a station on the Japanese Government Railways (JGR), serving village of Yatate, Akita. The JGR became the Japan National Railways (JNR) after World War II. The station was relocated to its present location in November 1970. The station has been unattended since October 1971. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the JNR on April 1, 1987. Surrounding area Hikage Onsen Yatate Onsen See also List of Railway Stations in Japan External links JR East Station information Railway stations in Japan opened in 1899 Railway stations in Akita Prefecture Ōu Main Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1889 Ōdate