Kashiwabara Station, railway station in Maibara, Shiga prefecture, Japan
Kashiwabara Station is an above-ground stop on the Tokaido Main Line in Maihara, Shiga Prefecture, operated by JR Central. It has two side platforms linked by a footbridge, along with a small station building that includes a waiting area and basic facilities.
The station opened in 1900 as part of the line linking Tokyo to western Japan, making it one of the older stops along this corridor. When the national railway was reorganized in 1987, JR Central took over and has managed operations there ever since.
The station serves as a daily meeting point for people in Maihara, connecting the village to nearby schools, temples, and markets. Travelers passing through often notice how quiet the platform is compared to larger stops along the same line.
There are no elevators, escalators, or accessible toilets at this station, so it helps to plan ahead if you have mobility needs. Staff are available to answer questions, but there are no luggage lockers or tourist information services on site.
This station is classified as a kan'i itaku station, meaning its day-to-day management is delegated to an outside party rather than handled directly by JR Central. It is also designated as an overtaking station, where faster trains can pass slower ones without stopping.
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