Midoriko Station みどり湖駅
Entrance to Midoriko Station in December 2005
General information
Location	Saijo-michibata, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken 399-0724 Japan
Coordinates	36°5′39.2″N 137°58′55″E / 36.094222°N 137.98194°E / 36.094222; 137.98194
Elevation	760.7 meters[citation needed]
Operated by	JR East
Line(s)	■ Chūō Main Line
Distance	218.2 km from Tokyo
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Other information
Website	Official website
History
Opened	5 July 1983
Services
Preceding station JR East Following station Shiojiri Terminus Chūō Main Line Rapid Misuzu Okaya Terminus Chūō Main Line Local Okaya towards Tachikawa
Location
Midoriko Station Location within Japan

Midoriko Station (みどり湖駅, Midoriko-eki) is a railway station on the Chuo Main Line in Shiojiri, Nagano, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Lines

Midoriko Station is served by the Chuo Main Line and is 218.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Tokyo Station.

Station layout

The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks, located in a cutting below ground level.

Platforms

History

Midoriko Station opened on 5 July 1983,^[1] coinciding with the opening of the Enrei Tunnel (塩嶺トンネル).^[2]

Surrounding area

• Shiojiri-shuku
• National Route 20
• National Route 153