is a passenger railway station located in the city of Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Sangi Railway.
The station is used as a central station for the Sangi Railway, with a rail yard and a control center.
Lines Hobo Station is served by the Sangi Line, and is located 9.5 kilometres from the terminus of the line at Kintetsu-Tomida Station.
Layout The station consists of a single island platform connected to the station building by a level crossing.
Platforms
History Hobo Station was opened on July 23, 1931.
Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 583 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).
Surrounding area Yokkaichi City Hall Hobo District Citizen Center Yokkaichi Municipal Hobo Elementary School Yokkaichi Municipal Hobo Junior High School Mie Prefectural Asahi High School There used to be a Museum of Scales, called "秤乃館", but closed in March 30th 2014.
See also List of railway stations in Japan
References
External links
Sangi Railway official home page