Sanuki-Saida Station

Sanuki-Saida Station (讃岐財田駅) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D18".

Lines
Sanuki-Saida Station is served by JR Shikoku's Dosan Line and is located 23.9 km from the beginning of the line at Tadotsu.

Layout
The station, which is unstaffed, consists of a side platform and an island platform serving three tracks. A building adjacent to the side platform serves as a passenger waiting room. A pedestrian level crossing spanning two tracks gives access to the island platform. Parking and a bike shed are available.

History
Sanuki-Saida Station opened on 21 May 1923 when the then Sanuki Line (讃岐線), operated by Japanese Government Railways (later becoming Japanese National Railways (JNR) was extended from Kotohira to Sanuki-Saida. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.

Surrounding area

 * An 800-year old tabunoki tree near the station entrance is designated Kagawa Prefectural Protected Tree No. 92.
 * A broadleaf forest with tabunoki trees at the Itsukushima Shinto shrine (厳島神社) is a designated Kagawa Prefectural Natural Monument.