Nishi-Ei Station

is a passenger railway station located in the city of Minamikyūshū, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu.

Lines The station is served by the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line and is located 67.7 km from the starting point of the line at .

Layout This above-ground station has one island platform and two tracks, and is capable of switching and turning around trains. A level crossing (without barriers) connects the platform to the station building. Platform 1 is on the station building side. The station has a small concrete station building. This station and Makurazaki Station are the only stations that still have station buildings beyond Yamakawa Station. The station sign has been updated to a unique design, featuring Mount Kaimon and the monster Issie swimming in Lake Ikeda.

History The station was opened on 22 March 1960 as a station on the JNR Ibusuki Line. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR), the successor of JGR, on 1 April 1987, JR Kyushu took over control of the station.

Passenger statistics In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 76 passengers daily.

Surrounding area Minamikyushu City Hall Eiwa Branch (formerly Eiwa Town Hall) Kagoshima Prefectural Eiwa High School Minamikyushu City Eiwa Junior High School

See also List of railway stations in Japan

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Nishi-Ei Station (JR Kyushu)