History
- December 15, 1933: Station begins operation.
- May 23, 1960: A tsunami caused by the Great Chilean Earthquake submerges both this station and neighbouring Wakinosawa Station, making the line temporarily impassable until the water is removed.
- March 2011 Station destroyed by TÅhoku earthquake and tsunami
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