is a railway station located in the city of Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Lines Yokokawame Station is served by the Kitakami Line, and is located 18.1 km from the terminus of the line at Kitakami Station. Station layout The station has one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station is unattended. History Yokokawame Station opened on November 18, 1921. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the privatization of the Japan National Railways (JNR) on April 1, 1987. A new station building was completed in 1991. Surrounding area Yokokawame Post Office former Waga Town Hall See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture Kitakami Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1921 Kitakami, Iwate Stations of East Japan Railway Company