In December 2015, JR Hokkaido announced that the station would continue to operate in the coming year with financial and manpower support from the town government; the arrangement would be renewed annually after review and consultation with the local authorities. The most recent renewal took place on 28 March 2022.
In December 2015, JR Hokkaido declared that the station would continue to function in the upcoming year with financial and personnel support from the town government; the agreement would be renewed annually after assessment and consultation with local authorities. The most recent renewal occurred on 28 March 2022.