is a passenger railway station in the city of Chikusei, Ibaraki, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Kawashima Station is served by the Mito Line, and is located 10.4 km from the official starting point of the line at Oyama Station. Station layout The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station is staffed. Platforms History Kawashima Station was opened on 16 April 1889 as . It was renamed to its present name 25 May 1889. A new station building was completed in January 2015. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 776 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area Kinugawa River See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links JR East Station Information Railway stations in Ibaraki Prefecture Mito Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1889 Chikusei