Kotohira Station, Railway station in Kotohira, Japan.
Kotohira Station is a railway station in Kotohira, located in Kagawa Prefecture along the Dosan Line. The facility features two island platforms with four tracks total, providing connections between Tadotsu and Takamatsu stations.
The station opened in 1889 as part of the Sanuki Railway network and was relocated to a new site in 1922. A new building was constructed in 1936 and has shaped the station's appearance since then.
The station serves as a gateway to the nearby Kompira Shrine, where visitors can explore traditional Shinto paths and religious sites. Many travelers use this stop as their starting point for reaching this important sanctuary.
Various train types serve the station, including regular and limited express services. Visitors should note that this marks a boundary for certain Japanese ticketing systems used in other regions.
This is the southernmost point where the ICOCA card system of JR Shikoku functions. Beyond this boundary, mobile payment systems from other regions cannot be used.
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