Arao Station (Kumamoto)

JB  28  Arao Station

荒尾駅
Arao Station in 2016
General information
LocationManda, Arao-shi, Kumamoto-ken 864-0002
Japan
Coordinates32°59′39.4″N 130°26′3.2″E / 32.994278°N 130.434222°E / 32.994278; 130.434222
Operated by JR Kyushu
Line(s)JB Kagoshima Main Line
Distance151.6 km from Mojikō
Platforms2 island platforms
Tracks4 + 3 passing loops
ConnectionsBus stop
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
ParkingAvailable
AccessibleNo - platforms linked by footbridge
Other information
StatusJR Kyushu ticket window (Midori no Madoguchi)
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Opened1 November 1912 (1912-11-01)
Previous namesManda (until 15 June 1943)
Passengers
FY2020776 daily
Rank169rd (among JR Kyushu stations)
Services
Preceding station JR Kyushu Following station
Minami-Arao
towards Kagoshima
Kagoshima Main Line Ōmuta
towards Mojikō
Location
Arao Station
Location within Kumamoto Prefecture
Arao Station
Arao Station (Japan)

Arao Station (荒尾駅, Arao-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Arao, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.