Shiroishi-Zaō Station, Railway station in Shiroishi City, Japan.
Shiroishi-Zaō Station is a railway station in Shiroishi with an elevated structure that houses the main building beneath the platforms. The facility features one side platform and one island platform designed to accommodate regional train services.
The station opened on January 1, 1982, and became part of the JR East network following the privatization of Japanese National Railways in 1987. This transition reflected the modernization of regional rail infrastructure.
The station maintains a staffed ticket office called Midori no Madoguchi, following traditional Japanese railway station service standards.
Daily Yamabiko express trains connect the station to Tokyo and Sendai, providing convenient regional access. Tickets are available at staffed counters, so visitors should allow time for purchasing before boarding.
The station recorded an average of 874 daily boarding passengers in fiscal year 2018, serving as a gateway to the Shiroishi Castle area.
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