Izukyū Shimoda Station, Railway terminus in Shimoda, Japan
Izukyū Shimoda Station is the terminus of the Izu Kyūkō Line serving the city of Shimoda on the southern Izu Peninsula. The facility has three tracks arranged with a double platform configuration, accommodating both local and limited express trains.
The station opened on December 10, 1961, completing rail access to the southern region of the Izu Peninsula. This connection allowed travelers to reach the area by train for the first time.
The station functions as an integral component of the 100 Stations of Chūbu list, demonstrating its importance within Japanese transportation infrastructure.
The station sits roughly 46 kilometers from Itō Station and provides direct train connections to Yokohama and Shinjuku via the Izu Kyūkō Line. Keep in mind that this is the line's endpoint, so return journeys retrace the same route.
The station records indicate an average of 1,619 daily boarding passengers as of 2017, reflecting its position as a critical transport node in Shizuoka Prefecture.
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