Matsushima-Kaigan Station
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is a JR East
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 railway station
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 located in Matsushima
Matsushima, Miyagi
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, Miyagi
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, Japan
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History

  • April 18, 1927: Station begins operation as Matsushima Kōen (park) Station
  • May 1, 1944: Station is renamed Matsushima-Kaigan Station.

Adjacent stations

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