title: Furuichibashi Station
text: # Furuichibashi Station
  
  Furuichibashi Station (古市橋駅, Furuichibashi-eki) is a JR West Kabe Line station located in Furuichi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
  
  ## Station layout
  
  Furuichibashi Station features two side platforms serving two tracks. The station building is next to the Hiroshima bound platform. There is no overpass; passengers must use a railway crossing to reach the other platform. A ticket office is available at this station during the daytime.
  
  ### Platforms
  
  | 1 | Kabe Line | for Hiroshima |
  | - | - | - |
  | 2 | Kabe Line | for Kabe, Aki-Kameyama |
  
  ## History
  
  * November 19, 1909: Furuichibashi Station opens
  * April 1, 1987: Japanese National Railways is privatized, and Furuichibashi Station becomes a JR West station
  
  ## Surrounding Area
  
  * Japan National Route 54
  * Asaminami Ward Office
  * Hiroshima Furuichi Post Office
  * Hiroshima Municipal Furuichi Elementary School
  * Hiroshima Municipal Ōmachi Elementary School
  * Hiroshima Municipal Gion Kita High School
  * Hiroshima Bank
  * Iyo Bank
  * Momiji Bank
  * Hesaka Station, on the JR West Geibi Line
  