It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).This station should not be confused with other stations of similar-sounding name on the Geibi Line: Shimowachi, Shiwachi, and Shiwaguchi.
The station is operated by JR West and needs to be distinguished from other stations with names similar to it on the Geibi line: Shimowachi, Shiwachi, and Shiwaguchi.