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Echigo-Yuzawa Station is a railway station operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), located in the resort town of Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The station is located 199.2 kilometers from,LinesEchigo-Yuzawa Station is serviced by the following lines: JR East Joetsu Shinkansen Joetsu Line Hokuhoku LineHistoryThe station opened on 1 November 1925. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East. The Joetsu Shinkansen opened on 15 November 1982. The Gala-Yuzawa Line to Gala-Yuzawa Station opened on 20 December 1990.Passenger statisticsIn fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 2,905 passengers daily (boarding passengers only).Surrounding areaYuzawa Town HallYuzawa Post OfficeNational Route 17