Hirata Station (Nagano)
is a train station in the city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines
Hirata Station is served by the Shinonoi Line and is 8.8 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Shiojiri Station.Many trains of the Chūō Main Line continue past the nominal intermediate terminus of the line at  and continue on to  via this station. Station layout
The station consists of two ground-level opposed side platforms, connected by an elevated station building. The station has a  Midori no Madoguchi staffed ticket office. Platforms

History
Hirata Station opened on 18 March 2007. Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 1448 passengers daily (boarding passengers only). Surrounding area

See also
List of railway stations in Japan

References

External links

JR East Hirata Station

Railway stations in Matsumoto City
Railway stations in Japan opened in 2007
Stations of East Japan Railway Company
Shinonoi Line