Takamori Station

Takamori Station (高森駅) is a train station in Takamori, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is on the Takamori Line, operated by the Minamiaso Railway. Takamori Station is the only staffed station on the Takamori Line.

History

 * 12 February, 1928 - Station opened for business.
 * 1 April 1986, - the station was converted from the Takamori Line of the Japanese National Railways to Minamiaso Railway.
 * 6 April 1987, - Use of the second station building begins.
 * 14–16 April 2016, - the Kumamoto earthquakes caused damage to bridges and tunnels on the Takamori line, and operations have since been suspended.
 * 31 July 2016, - Takamori Station resumed operations along with the resumption of operations between Nakamatsu and Takamori.
 * 28 April 2023, - Completion of the 3rd generation station building, use begins the next day (29 April).
 * 15 July 2023, - Minami Aso Railway Takamori Line between Tateno and Nakamatsu has been restored and all lines have resumed operation. Some trains start direct operation to JR Higo-Ōzu.