is a railway station in the town of Hachirōgata, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East. Lines Hachirōgata Station is served by the Ōu Main Line, and is located 327.5 km from the terminus of the line at Fukushima Station. Station layout The station consists of one side platform and one island platform connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station is staffed. Platforms History Hachirōgata Station opened on August 1, 1902 as on the Japanese Government Railways (JGR). It was renamed on November 1, 1921. The station was renamed to its present name on June 1, 1965, and a new station building was completed in December of the same year. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of JNR on April 1, 1987. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2018, the station was used by an average of 792 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area Hachirōgata town office Hachirōgata post office See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links JR East Station information Railway stations in Japan opened in 1902 Railway stations in Akita Prefecture Ōu Main Line Hachirōgata, Akita