Hirata Station (Shiga)

Hirata Station (平田駅) is a passenger railway station in located in the city of Higashiōmi, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Ohmi Railway.

Lines
Hirata Station is served by the Ohmi Railway Yōkaichi Line, and is located 5.0 rail kilometers from the terminus of the line at Yōkaichi Station.

Station layout
The station consists of two unnumbered side platforms connected to the station building by a level crossing. The station is staffed and also serves as the local community center.

History
Hirata Station was opened on December 29, 1913. The station building was rebuilt in 2006.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 154 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surroundings

 * Shiga Prefectural Yokaichi School for the Disabled