Inako Station (Shizuoka)

Inako Station (稲子駅) is a railway station on the Minobu Line of Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) located in the city of Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Lines
Inako Station is served by the Minobu Line and is located 24.0 kilometers from the southern terminus of the line at Fuji Station.

Layout
Inako Station has one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The track is located on a headshunt to permit passage of express trains. The station is unattended and has automated ticket machines and an automated turnstile.

History
Inako Station was opened on August 15, 1929, as part of the original Minobu Line for both passenger and freight services. It came under control of the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) on May 1, 1941. The JGR became the Japan National Railways (JNR) after World War II. Along with the division and privatization of JNR on April 1, 1987, the station came under the control and operation of the Central Japan Railway Company.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 8 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

 * Fuji River