Hikoneguchi Station

Hikoneguchi Station (彦根口駅) is a passenger railway station in located in the city of Hikone,  Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Ohmi Railway.

Lines
Hikoneguchi Station is served by the Ohmi Railway Main Line, and is located 7.8 rail kilometers from the terminus of the line at Maibara Station.

Station layout
The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected to the station building by a level crossing. The station building is unattended.

History
Hikoneguchi Station was opened as Shinmachi Station (新町駅) on June 1, 1911. It was renamed to its present name on January 1, 1917.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 634 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

 * Shiga Prefectural Hikone Shoseikan High School
 * National Printing Bureau Hikone Factory
 * Hikone Driving School