is a passenger railway station located in the city of Miyakonojō, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.
Lines The station is served by the Kitto Line and is located 4.1 km from the starting point of the line at .
Layout The station consists of a side platform, serving a single track at grade. There is no station building but a shed has been set up at the station entrance as a waiting room. A bike shed is available at the station forecourt.
History Japanese National Railways (JNR) opened Hyūga Shōnai on 15 April 1952 as an additional station on the existing track on the Kitto Line. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, Tanigashira came under the control of JR Kyushu.
Passenger statistics In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 65 passengers (boarding only) per day. See the table for 平成28年度 [fiscal 2016].
Surrounding area Miyakonojo National College of Technology Ōyodo River
See also List of railway stations in Japan
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