History
- 16 August 1925 - The extension of the Japanese National Rail Kogushi Line, as it was then known, from Kogushi Station to Takibe Station is completed. Nagato-Futama Station begins servicing customer as well as freight trains.
- 24 February 1933 - The Kogushi Line is incorporated into the San'in Main Line.
- 1 August 1961 - Freight train service cancelled.
- 1 April 1987 - Under the privatisation of Japan's railways, Takibe Station becomes part of the West Japan Railway Company.
- 7 August 2010 - A fire burns down the platform waiting room.
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