Shinano-Asano Station is served by the Iiyama Line, and is 2.2 kilometers from the starting point of the line at Toyono Station.[1]
Station layout
The station consists of one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station formerly had an island platform with a side platform for freight. The station is staffed.[1]
History
Shinano-Asano Station opened on 20 October 1921 as Shinshū-Asano Station (信州浅野駅, Shinshū-Asano-eki). It was renamed to its present name on 1 June 1944 with the nationalization of the Iiyama Railway. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.[1]
Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 158 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).[2]
Surrounding area
The station is located in a rural area, surrounded by apple orchards.