is a JR West San'in Main Line railway station located in Hōhoku, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the stations on the Misuzu Shiosai Experience, which takes place on certain trains during the day between Nagatoshi and Hatabu. Station Layout The station has two platforms, serving two tracks, enabling passengers to change train via a footbridge. The station building has retained its traditional wooden structure for many years. The station is run by the Nagato Railroad Bureau. Agawa Station is a Kan'i itaku station. Though there are no staff members, standard tickets can be purchased from a small shop a short distance from the station. History 9 September 1928 - The extension of the Japanese National Rail Kogushi Line, as it was then known, from Takibe Station, is completed. Agawa Station became the new final stop and began servicing customer as well as freight trains. 7 December 1930 - The extension of the Mine Line, as it was then known, from Nagato-Furuichi Station is completed. Agawa Station becomes the border point between the Mine Line and the Kogushi Line. 24 February 1933 - The Kogushi Line and Mine Line are incorporated into the San'in Main Line. 1 June 1963 - The service of freight trains is cancelled. 1 April 1987 - Under the privatisation of Japan's railways, Agawa Station becomes part of the West Japan Railway Company. Platforms Lines The following lines pass through or terminate at Agawa Station: West Japan Railway Company San'in Main Line Local Area Agawa Beach The Agawamōri Family Graveyard Agawa Post Office Japan National Route 191 Okitagawa User Statistics Below are the average number of people who alight at Takibe Station per day. 1999 - 195 2000 - 176 2001 - 183 2002 - 143 2003 - 146 2004 - 142 2005 - 131 2006 - 143 2007 - 142 2008 - 130 2009 - 117 2010 - 93 2011 - 91 References External links Agawa Station (JR West) Railway stations in Japan opened in 1928 Railway stations in Yamaguchi Prefecture Sanin Main Line Stations of West Japan Railway Company