Otomo Station - History

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 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami

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