Hieizan Sakamoto Station
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West). Lines Hieizan Sakamoto Station is served by the Kosei Line, and is from the starting point of the line at and from . Station layout The station consists of one elevated island platforms with the station building underneath. The station is staffed. Platforms Adjacent Stations History The station opened on 20 July 1974 as on the Japan National Railway (JNR). The station became part of the West Japan Railway Company on 1 April 1987 due to the privatization and dissolution of the JNR. The station's name was changed to its current name on 4 September 1994. Hieizan and Eizan both refer to Mount Hiei, about west of the station. Station numbering was introduced in March 2018 with Hieizan Sakamoto being assigned station number JR-B27. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2019, the station was used by an average of 5,630 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area Saikyoji Temple Otsu City Hall Sakamoto Branch Otsu City Hiyoshi Junior High School Otsu City Sakamoto Elementary School See also List of railway stations in Japan References External links JR West official home page Railway stations in Japan opened in 1974 Kosei Line Railway stations in Shiga Prefecture Railway stations in Ōtsu