is a passenger railway station located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
Lines Iya Station is served by the JR West San'in Main Line, and is located 342.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .
Station layout The station consists of two opposed side platforms connected to the station building by a footbridge. The station originally had one side and one island platform, but one track has been removed. The station building is unattended.
Platforms
History Iya Station was opened on 8 November 1908 when the line was extended from Matsue Station to Yasugi Station on the Japan Government Railways. With the privatization of the Japan National Railway (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the aegis of the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
Passenger statistics In fiscal 2020, the station was used by an average of 626 passengers daily. Shimane Prefecture Statistical Yearbook
Surrounding area Matsue City Hall Higashi Izumo Branch Matsue City Higashiizumo Junior High School Matsue City Iya Elementary School Iya Shrine
See also List of railway stations in Japan
References
External links
JR West Station Official Site