Yamagaru Station

Yamagaru Station was a railway station located in Hamatombetsu, Esashi. It was operated by JR Hokkaidō in the Tempoku Line.

Lines Serviced

 * Hokkaidō Railway Company
 * Tempoku Line (closed in 1989)

Timeline

 * November 1, 1919 - Station is built on the Sōya Main Line.
 * April 1, 1930 - The line from Otoineppu to Wakkanai was renamed Kitami Line
 * June 1, 1949 - Transfer of ownership from Japanese Government Railways to Japanese National Railways
 * April 1, 1961 - Kitami Line renamed Tempoku Line.
 * February 1, 1969 - Freight and baggage operations ceased. Station has become unmanned.
 * April 1, 1987 - JNR privatization. JR Hokkaidō takes operations.
 * May 1, 1989 - Abolition of the Tempoku Line.