is a Fukui Railway Fukubu Line station located in the city of Fukui, Fukui, Japan.
Lines
Asuwayama-Kōenguchi Station is served by the Fukui Railway Fukubu Line, and is located 18.9 kilometers from the terminus of the line at .
Station layout
The station consists of two ground-level opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing. There is no station building, but rather two raised platforms in the median of Phoenix-dōri (Prefectural Route 30) from which customers board and disembark.
Adjacent stations
History
The station was opened on October 15, 1933 as . On April 1, 1962 Keyamachi Station moved 100 meters towards Kidayotsutsuji Station; renamed to . On March 27, 2016: Kōenguchi Station renamed to Asuwayama-Koenguchi Station; promoted to an express train stop.
Surrounding area
The Asuwa River lies to the north, Mount Asuwa to the west — both are popular urban oases. Lining the banks of the Asuwa River are 600 cherry blossom trees stretching 2.2 kilometers. Mount Asuwa is home to several parks, including a small zoo and athletic fields. Offices, shops, and homes are clustered around the station. Other points of interest include: Fukui Keya Post Office Fukui Municipal Natural History Museum Akemi Tachibana Literature Memorial Museum Fukui City Atagozaka Tea Ceremony Museum Fukui City Water Museum Emori Shōji company headquarters Sanai Park
See also
List of railway stations in Japan
References
External links
Railway stations in Fukui Prefecture
Railway stations in Japan opened in 1933
Fukui Railway Fukubu Line
Fukui (city)