was a railway station in the city of Yokote, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East. The station closed on 12 March 2022. Lines Hiraishi Station is served by local trains of the Kitakami Line, and is located from the terminus of the line at Kitakami Station. The station is closed during the winter months. Station layout The station consists of a single side platform serving bi-directional traffic. The station is unattended. History Hiraishi Station opened on July 15, 1963 as a station on the Japan National Railways (JNR). The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the JNR on April 1, 1987. Starting on December 1, 2016, the station will be closed seasonally during the winter months (December - March). Hiraishi Station closed on March 12, 2022. Surrounding area See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links JR East Station information Railway stations in Japan opened in 1963 Railway stations in Akita Prefecture Railway stations closed in 2022 Kitakami Line Yokote, Akita