Katamachi Station

Katamachi Station (潟町駅) is a railway station on the Shinetsu Main Line in the city of Jōetsu, Niigata, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines
Katamachi Station is served by the Shin'etsu Main Line, and is 11.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Naoetsu Station.

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

History
The station opened on 13 May 1897. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 178 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).

Surrounding area

 * former Katamachi town hall
 * Katamachi Post Office
 * Japan National Route 8