is a railway station located in the city of Kushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is operated by JR Hokkaido.
Lines The station is served by the Nemuro Main Line, and lies 164.5 km from the starting point of the line at .
Layout Shin-Otanoshike Station has one side platform. The station is unattended.
History The station opened on 3 November 1988 to accommodate the local Fuji Paper (→ Oji Paper) company housing, newly developed residential areas, and Hokkaido Kushiro Nishi High School (which closed in 2009 and became Hokkaido Kushiro Tsuruno Special Needs School in 2014). A waiting room was completed in 2013.
Passenger statistics In fiscal 2014, the station was used by an average of 20 passengers daily.
Surrounding area Originally an industrial area, the area has seen the expansion of suburban residential areas.
Japan National Route 38 Kushiro Driver's License Examination Center Hokkaido Prefectural Kushiro Technical College Arakawa Chemical Industry Kushiro Plant
See also List of railway stations in Japan
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