is a train station in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by of JR Kyushu and is on the Nichinan Line. Lines The station is served by the Nichinan Line and is located 56.1 km from the starting point of the line at . Layout The station consists of a side platform serving a single track at grade. There is no station building, only a simple weather shelter on the platform. The platform is located on the other side of the track from the access road. From the station entrance, a level crossing is used to cross the track to the platform. A bike shed has been set up at the station entrance. Adjacent stations History Japanese National Railways (JNR) opened the station on 15 January 1949 as an additional station on the existing track of its then Shibushi Line. On 8 May 1963, the route was redesignated the Nichinan Line. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Kyushu. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 4 passengers (boarding only) per day. See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links Taninokuchi (JR Kyushu) Railway stations in Miyazaki Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1935