In the era of the former station house which was built on the ground level, it was well known nationally, having a solemn shape reminiscent of a shrine or a temple, with a VIP room provided as well.
かつての地上駅時代、荘厳な社寺を彷彿とさせる造りで、貴賓室も設置された非常に立派な駅舎で全国的に知られていた。