Hirakida Station

Hirakida Station (平木田駅) is a railway station located in the city of Tainai, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Lines
Hirakida Station is served by the Uetsu Main Line and is 44.7 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Niitsu.

Station layout
The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected by a footbridge. The station is unattended.

History
The station opened on 1 November 1914. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

Surrounding area
The station is mainly used by students who live in the area. Points of interest include:
 * Hirakida Ekimae Post Office
 * Idaten Shrine
 * Idaten-yama Ruins
 * Oppō-ji